Wise County EMS is currently accepting applications for Part-Time PARAMEDICS ONLY. If you are a paramedic interested in part-time status with Wise County EMS, please follow the directions to submit your application. Thank you.
NOTICE OF POSTING AND EXAMINATION
PART-TIME PARAMEDIC
POSTED DATE: MAY 8, 2017 – CLOSING DATE: JUNE 16, 2017
Wise County EMS is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of part-time Paramedic. Carefully review the job summary, qualifications, and instructions before applying for this position. Only applicants meeting the minimum required qualifications listed for this position need apply. If interested, applicant must submit all required documents by the closing date either in person or by mail. A postmarked date does not qualify as the submission date. Emailed applications will NOT be accepted.
Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be kept on file or considered for this posting process.
TO BE ELIGIBLE, THE APPLICANT MUST:
▫ be at least 18 years of age on or before the date of applying;
▫ be a citizen of the United States by birth or by naturalization;
▫ have a high school diploma or GED;
▫ be able to read, write and speak the English language;
▫ pass a thorough criminal background investigation, driving record, and reference check;
▫ successfully complete a Written Competency Examination
▫ successfully complete an Oral Interview Process;
▫ possess at a minimum a Texas Class C driver’s license
▫ be of good moral character
Completed applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope:
▫ by mail to Wise County EMS, ATTN: EMPLOYMENT, 1101 W. Rose Avenue, Decatur, TX 76234, or
▫ in person to the office at, 1101 W. Rose Avenue, Decatur, TX 76234
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement – Wise County EMS does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Sexual Orientation or Parental Status, Age or Disability in employment or the provision of services.
EXAM
▫ Date: June 19th and 20th, 2017
▫ Time: 09:00 A.M. Applicant will NOT be permitted to enter the testing area after 09:00 A.M.
▫ Location: 1101 West Rose Avenue, Decatur, TX 76234
WISE COUNTY BENEFITS – (Full-time employees only)
▫ Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS)
▫ 100% Employee Medical
▫ Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
▫ Life Insurance
PROCESS INCLUDES
▫ Submittal of a completed application and required documents submitted by mail or in person.
▫ Candidate application will be reviewed for completeness by Wise County EMS Administration. A confirmation email will be sent out upon receipt of a completed application.
▫ Successfully complete the Competency Written Exam.
▫ Successfully pass the Oral Interview Process. This step may or may not disqualify an applicant for current and future consideration.
▫ Extensive background and reference check will be conducted. This step may or may not disqualify an applicant for current and future consideration.
▫ Conditional offer of part-time employment given.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
▫ TDSHS Certification-Paramedic
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
▫ National Registry Certification
▫ PEEP, ACLS, BTLS, PALS, CPR Certifications
REFERENCE STUDY MATERIALS
▫ National Registry Curriculum
Wise County EMS part-time employees are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per calendar month, but not to exceed 30 hours in a calendar week. Shifts are available via text notification from the supervisor on a first response basis. Most of the full-time positions are filled from our part-time employees dependent on department needs.
If you have questions regarding this process, please contact a Shift Supervisor at 940-393-9720 or email at supervisors@ems.co.wise.tx.us. Please include your contact information in the email.
Completed applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope:
▫ by mail to Wise County EMS, ATTN: EMPLOYMENT, 1101 W. Rose Avenue, Decatur, TX 76234, or
▫ in person to the office at, 1101 W. Rose Avenue, Decatur, TX 76234
▫ Office hours are 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Monday – Friday
To submit your application, click the link and download the application. You may submit it in person as noted above, or you may save it as a file and email it to supervisors@ems.co.wise.tx.us.
For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) please follow the appropriate link:
English: Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Spanish: DERECHOS Y RESPONSABILIDADES DEL EMPLEADO BAJO LA LEY DE AUSENCIA FAMILIAR Y MÉDICA