City of Oceanside
Salary: $18.50 HourlyLocation : City of Oceanside, CAJob Type: Hourly Extra-HelpJob Number: 26-15Department: FireOpening Date: 08/11/2025Closing Date: 8/29/2025 4:00 PM Pacific IntroductionTHE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.The City of Oceanside is accepting applications to fill current and future vacancies for Emergency Medical Technician. The City is seeking to fill part-time, extra-help positions and possibly full-time positions. Part-time positions are limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year and are not eligible to receive benefits. Full-time positions will receive partial benefits. Employment duration for both positions is limited to 36 months. The part-time positions will receive only sick leave hours as per Assembly Bill (AB) 1522. These positions (full-time and part-time) are at-will positions.PAT: Saturday, September 13, 2025EMT Skills and Oral Board: September 16-18, 2025Selection/Hiring Interview: Week of September 22, 2025 Start Date: December 8, 2025Selected candidates are required to attend a mandatory two-week EMS academy, starting December 8, 2025.*Exam dates are posted as a courtesy and may be subject to change Examples of DutiesAn Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to medical emergencies; renders aid to injured parties; operates ambulances and other related medical equipment; participates in station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; attends training classes and drills; diagnoses medical problems and performs first-aid and resuscitator functions; and other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of:First aid methods;A basic understanding of fire based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery system;Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);EMT scope of practice;EMS procedures and equipment;English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;Principles and practices of customer service. Ability to:Perform EMT duties and maintain EMT certification;Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations;Understand and act in accordance with departmental polices, rules, instructions and written material;Retain presence of mind in emergency situations;Understand and carry out oral and written directions;Establish effective working relationships with staff and the general public;Maintain physical endurance and agility;Make accurate observations and rapid judgments.Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Experience and Training Experience: Six months of full-time field experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in a 911 system is highly desirable. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. License, Certificate: Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, the following:A current State of California Class C Driver's License with an ambulance driver's certification must be obtained prior to the completion of the Oceanside Fire Department EMT Academy.A current EMT certification as defined by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA); or an EMT National Registry Certification (NREMT).A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.Possession of San Diego County EMT certification. (As a condition of employment, candidates selected for hire must obtain this certification prior to completion of the Oceanside EMT Academy).Desirable Education: Fire Academy completion is highly desirable.As a condition of continued employment, the incumbent must obtain the following certifications prior to completion of the Oceanside Fire Department EMT Academy: San Diego County EMT certification State of California Class C driver's license with an ambulance driver's certificationIncumbents failing to obtain the San Diego County EMT certification and the State of California Class C driver's license with an ambulance driver's certificate prior to completion of the Oceanside Fire Department EMT Academy will be terminated without right of appeal.Selected candidates who fail to obtain San Diego County EMT certification prior to the completion of the Oceanside EMT Academy will be terminated without right of appeal.NOTE: Candidates must attach copies of the required certifications to the application and submit it by the application deadline. Applications without copies of the required certifications will not be considered.For more information on the EMT program and to view a sample EMT Physical Abilities Test video click here Working Conditions and Selection ProcessEnvironmental Conditions: Exposure to varying inside temperatures, correspondent with seasonal climate outside; exposure to the hazards of emergency medical services, to smoke and hazardous material fumes, to heat from fires, seasonal elements at emergency sites; exposure to communicable diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV, tuberculosis, meningococcal meningitis, various parasites, etc.) Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for minimal to frequent bending, turning, reaching, grasping, kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking; and moderate to heavy pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Physical strength and agility to lift and carry heavy objects, such as a gurney while transporting patients; lift, pull and operate gurney; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl in tight spaces.Selection Process: Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process.The examination process will consist of a Physical Abilities Test, an EMT Skills Test, and an Oral Board Interview. Successful candidates will advance to a selection/hiring interview.Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be eligible for employment consideration.Note: Prospective employee will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED. CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.CITY OF OCEANSIDEEmergency Medical Technician (Full-time)Benefit Summary Retirement Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details. Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit Survivor Continuation optionAdditional Retirement Credit Purchase Options Buy additional Service Retirement Credit prior to membership Service Credit for unused Sick Leave Buy additional Military Service CreditHealth InsuranceMedical, Dental, Vision Coverage:The City contributes a maximum of $500 per month. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City. Available to all members of your household 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident Self-service support online or by phoneDisability and Life InsuranceThe LTD/LIFE and AD&D Voya premiums are paid for by the City. Voluntary BenefitsBenefits are employee paid. Flexible Spending Account: Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment. Participation is voluntary. Funding is based on employee contributions.Deferred Compensation - 457 and Roth IRA through ICMARC: Participation is voluntary. Funding is based solely on employee contributions.Leave Benefits Vacation: A full-time Emergency Medical Technician accrues vacation leave at the accrual rate of 4.62 hours for each 80 hours spent in a pay status. Maximum vacation leave accrual: 300 hours Holidays: New Years' Day Martin Luther King Jr Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Day Christmas DayA full-time EMT accrues holiday leave at the accrual rate of 4.61 hours for each 80 hours spent in a pay status.Sick Leave:A full-time EMT accrues sick leave at the accrual rate of 3.69 hours for each 80 hours spent in a pay status. Max sick leave accrual: Unlimited for a full-time EMT.Tuition ReimbursementUp to $2,000 per fiscal year. This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate agreement and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics. Emergency Medical Technician (Part-time, Hourly, Extra-Help) Hourly and Part-Time Employees(Excluding Retired Annuitants)Accrue Paid Sick Leave Assembly Bill (AB) 1522 - Went into effect July 1, 2015. The bill provides for Hourly Extra Help and Part-Time employees to accrue paid sick leave. Most likely, it will not apply to retirees - PERS has not clarified their direction yet, but retirees cannot receive any benefit beyond pay in order to keep retirement intact. More info to come on this once CalPERS makes their ruling. The law states that, unless exempt, the part-time employee is entitled to receive the minimum requirements for paid sick leave. The City of Oceanside will ensure that part-time employees will accrue paid sick leave pursuant to the minimum requirements stated in the California Labor Code §245 et seq. which provides that an employee: 1. May accrue 1 hour paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked up to 24 hours per year; 2. May request and use up to 3 days or 24 hours of accrued paid sick leave per year; 3. May not be terminated or retaliated against for using or requesting the use of accrued paid sick leave; and 4. Has the right to file a complaint against an employer who retaliates or discriminates against an employee for: a. Requesting or using accrued paid sick days; b. Attempting to exercise the right to use accrued paid sick days; c. Filing a complaint or alleging a violation of Article 1.5 section 245 et seq. of the California Labor Code; d. Cooperating in an investigation or prosecution of an alleged violation of this Article or opposing any policy or practice or act that is prohibited by Article 1.5 section 245 et seq. of the California Labor Code. Sick leave accruals for Hourly Extra Help and Part-Time employees cannot be used in the first 90 days of employment for newly hired employees. If unused, up to 24 hours can roll into next calendar year in the Pay Period containing January 1. A maximum of 48 hours can be retained annually after roll over however only 24 hours can be used per year.01 Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent? Yes No 02 Have you attached your driver license to your application? Select a Driver License category below. California Out of State None 03 Do you possess an Ambulance Driver Certificate? (If, Yes, attach a copy of the certificate to your application). Yes No 04 Have you attached a copy of your EMT certification? Which of the following EMT Certifications do you possess? Attach a copy of the certificate to your application. State of California EMT Certification National Registry EMT Certification 05 Have you attached your CPR certificate? Which of the following CPR certifications do you possess? Attach a copy of your certification. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider American Red Cross 06 Do you possess San Diego County EMT certification? (If Yes, attach a copy of your certification to your application.) Yes No 07 Please select any additional experience, degrees, licensures, certifications or qualifications you have. (Attach degree(s), certifications). EMT experience greater than 6 months Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Paramedic Licensure Fire Academy Military Service Explorer/Reserve Firefighter I certification Other 08 CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside. Yes No Required Question