Department Services Aide (Experienced) - Emergency Medical Services Office
Updated: June 26
Huntington Beach
74.1
8.8mi
Job Abstract
CURRENT VACANCY: The Fire Department is searching for an EMS office aide to support the EMS Battalion Chief with administrative work related to providing 911 emergency medical services, a public ambulance service, and continuing education to Fire Department EMTs and paramedics. The IDEAL CANDIDATE has strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, is very detail-oriented, works well in a busy environment, and has familiarity with both EMS records/systems and various office software applic... more details
Description
CURRENT VACANCY: The Fire Department is searching for an EMS office aide to support the EMS Battalion Chief with administrative work related to providing 911 emergency medical services, a public ambulance service, and continuing education to Fire Department EMTs and paramedics.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE has strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, is very detail-oriented, works well in a busy environment, and has familiarity with both EMS records/systems and various office software applications. Prior EMT or similar experience is preferred. This recruitment will close when the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received, but will close no sooner than 7/12/24.
This is a Non-Perm, Part-Time position.
Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 – June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.
Examples of Essential Duties
Responds to requests for information and distributes appropriate forms; receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence; maintains accurate and up-to-date logs, files, calendars and records for assigned area; sorts, cross-indexes, codes and files various materials using established procedures; copies, collates, and binds documents; enters data into computer from various sources; inputs corrections and updates; verifies data for accuracy and completeness; operates a variety of office equipment including computer keyboard, calculator, copier, facsimile or scanning machine; may perform some of the more routine specific functional duties relative to the area of assignment; performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of works performed within this job assignment. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Modern office procedures, methods, computer equipment and software; methods and techniques of proper telephone etiquette; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic mathematical principles; customer service principles and practices.
Ability to: Learn to correctly interpret and apply City policies and procedures; perform general clerical work including maintaining files and compiling information for reports; type and/or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance; effectively respond to requests and inquiries from the general public and City staff; operate and use modern office equipment including computer; learn to use various software packages including Microsoft Office Suite; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; deliver quality customer service.
Education and Experience: Equivalent to a high school diploma and three years' directly related experience performing similar clerical duties in an office environment.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE
An official City of Huntington Beach on-line job application must be filled out in its entirety.
Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
Applicants best meeting the City's needs will be invited to a department interview.
Upon a conditional offer of employment a pre-placement drug screen (select positions), TB Screening and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan fingerprinting, must be completed with acceptable results.
Other background reports may also be conducted depending on the position.
Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
Please Note: Based on candidate pool, only the applicants best meeting the department's needs will be invited to interview. The hiring department will contact applicants if further screening is desired.
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
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