Emergency Medical Technician MACRO

A Few Reasons You Might Love This Job:

• You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.
• You will engage directly with people and create positive change.
• You will thrive in a dynamic fastpaced firstresponse environment.
• You will work beyond the office actively connecting with the community.
• You will play a key role in transforming public safety in Oakland.

A Few Challenges You Might Face in This Job:

• Adjusting to NonTraditional Hours You will work an alternative schedule.
• Handling Stressful Situations You will need to operate effectively in highpressure environments.
• Balancing Work and Community Life You may serve in the same area where you live which can present unique challenges.
• Providing Solo Medical Care You will act as the primary medical responder with limited support.

Competencies Required:

• Adaptability:Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail:Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
• Building & Maintaining Relationships:Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Critical Thinking:Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
• Establishing Credibility:Doing what one commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Handling Stress:Maintaining emotional stability and selfcontrol under pressure challenge or adversity
• Interpersonal Savvy:Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation:Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Oral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Professional Impact:Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Professional Integrity & Ethics:Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
• Safety Focus:Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Teamwork:Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Using Technology:Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Valuing Diversity:Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish Cantonese or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03 if a position requires bilingual language skills only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

None required. Previous experience delivering emergency medical services and/or working for an ambulance company is desirable. Experience working with Oakland community members is highly desirable.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Six months of experience in Alternative Response within a public safety first responder agency in Oakland or comparable cities.
• Bilingual Communication: Speaking reading writing in a second language.
• Trained knowledge of shared Community Health Records data systems withing Alameda County.
• Experience in the principal and techniques of Trauma Informed Care.
• Basic computer systems and software applications electronic equipment and other electronic mobile devices to perform 1:1 communication data entry and record keeping.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements

Individuals who are appointed to this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Individuals must possess and will be required to maintain a valid California Class C issued by DMV throughout the tenure of employment.

Must possess a current Basic Emergency Medical Technician license/certification that meets the standards of the California Emergency Medical Services Authority and be able to obtain and maintain accreditation in the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) District throughout the tenure of employment.

Must possess a current Alameda County EMS Agency approved certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support (BLS for Health Care Provider) throughout the tenure of employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be eighteen 18 years of age or older by the application closing date.

Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.

Must have an acceptable driving record.

Must be physically capable of performing all required tasks including rigorous activities associated with emergency operations and meet California Department of Motor Vehicle visual acuity standards necessary to maintain the required licenses. Fitness will initially be determined by ability to pass a medical evaluation.

Vision must be 20/20 corrected or uncorrected with both eyes with an acceptable level of color vision.

May be required to wear a uniform when on duty and out in the field.

Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Must be willing to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online and HR staff reviews their experience education and training listed on the application against the minimum qualifications listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge skills and abilities in jobrelated areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history education or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam). The tentative date of the structured interview is the week of April 21 2025.

For some recruitments more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiplechoice test structured interview writing exercise performance exam) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame.

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points for example if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If youre applying to a restricted posting and you are eligible as a current City employee you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores so if you do not pass every element of the testing process you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Whats in it for you

• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5 @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2 @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8 of pretax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem Blue Shield United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pretax plan and an aftertax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Workerrelated training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: