Single Role EMS

The Pendleton Fire Department is seeking candidates to fill three new openings for Single Role Paramedics and establish a list of qualified candidates for future openings.  PFD operates two fire stations within its 22 square mile protective boundaries and 1,400 square miles Ambulance Service Area, while serving a population of about 17,000.  The Fire Department provides fire protection, rescue, ALS ambulance transport service and responded to over 4200 calls in 2023.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:  

Paramedics will perform a variety of duties in response to calls for emergency and non-emergency medical services; participate in medical education, disaster preparedness, and training activities.  They also perform fire station and equipment maintenance and other related assignments.  These positions are full time positions assigned to a 48/96 work schedule and are represented under the IAFF Local 2296 collective bargaining unit.  Starting salary ranges from $3,801.97 – $5,687.58/month (for contract year 2024-2025).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (Associate Degree in Paramedicine preferred).
• One year of increasingly responsible emergency medical response experience; and

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must possess a valid, insurable Oregon driver’s license. 
• Must possess a valid Oregon EMT-Basic or Oregon EMT-Paramedic certificate (Paramedic cert preferred).
• Must possess a current CPR card.
• Paramedics must possess a current ACLS card
• Must be able to pass the department’s security clearance standards including review of criminal history and driving record.

Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity must submit a letter of interest, resumé, and City of Pendleton Application to the Human Resources Director at 500 SW Dorion Ave, Pendleton OR 97801 or human.resources@pendletonor.gov no later than 5:00 pm on July 12, 2024. The application package must show how the applicant meets the requirements of the position as listed above. The City of Pendleton is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are available at: HERE.  Veteran’s preference points will be applied in accordance with Oregon State laws to all phases of the testing process.