Posting number: #36519-0923
Department: City of Mobile
Division: Public Safety - Fire
Job classification: PARAMEDIC
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Safety, Miscellaneous, Safety, Dispatch
This is responsible technical work involving the protection of life through the performance of emergency medical and rescue services.
JurisdictionAnnual Salary RangeCity of Mobile$46,568 - $74,446**Effective 10/05/24
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and completion of emergency medical technician paramedic coursework; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Ability to exert physical effort in light to strenuous work, which may involve some standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects and materials, crawling, stooping, squatting, digging, or bending.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid license as a credentialed Paramedic in the state of residence and must be eligible for reciprocity from the State of Alabama Division of Emergency Medical Services, if not licensed by this agency. Must possess current Board Certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must obtain certification as a Firefighter in the State of Alabama within one year of employment. Must pass a Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within 12 months prior to Firefighter training and pass the NFPA 1582 physical examination prior to employment.
For details, please see Class Specifications | PARAMEDIC | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)
All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.
Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.
Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.
Adam Bourne, Personnel Director
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We are Mobile's civil service office. We protect taxpayers' rights to apply for publicly-funded jobs, while ensuring due process for police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, nurses, and others who serve our community. Operated by the Mobile County Personnel Board.
Protecting first responders since 1939.
Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director
