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WESTCHESTER COUNTY
CIVIL SERVICE CAREER
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Applications Continuously Accepted
Effective Date: 5/10/06
JBCL: 0824

Revised: 1/2/15

 

Exam #: 06-100

Exam Date: Continuous
Evaluation of Training and Experience Only

 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (BASIC)

 

Town of Greenburgh

 

A NON-REFUNDABLE $40.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY.  SEE APPLICATION FILING FEE STATEMENT ON LAST SECTION OF ANNOUNCEMENT.

 

TO APPLY ONLINE VISIT WWW.WESTCHESTERGOV.COM/HR

 

Continuous Recruitment Examinations are examinations for which applications are accepted continuously and for which eligibles are continuously interfiled according to the grade received, regardless of the date on which the application was rated.

 

A candidate’s eligibility for appointment will commence on the date the application is rated and will remain in effect for one year from that date.

 

SALARY

 

Varies

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Possession of one of the following certificates issued by the New York State Department of Health: (a) Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certificate; (b) Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Certificate; (c) Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care Certificate; (d) Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State, appropriate for the vehicle to be operated.

 

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST HAVE COPIES OF THE APPROPRIATE LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, OR REGISTRATION.

 

RESIDENCE

 

There are no residence requirements to participate in the examination, but preference in appointment may be given to eligibles who have been residents of the appointing jurisdiction at least 30 days prior to the effective date of appointment.


DUTIES

 

Under general supervision of higher level personnel, an incumbent of this position provides the initial first-aid treatment or emergency medical care, either through an ambulance or a non-ambulance service, at the site of the occurrence.  Diagnoses the patient’s medical conditions caused by either disease or injury and renders the appropriate emergency treatment to same.  Treatment is performed in accordance with protocols established by New York State and the Westchester Regional Emergency Medical Service Advisory Committee.  Supervision is not a requirement of the position.  Does related work as required.

 

VACANCIES

 

The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be utilized, where appropriate, for filling any current or future vacancies in all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.

 

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION

 

There will be no written or oral test for this examination.  Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an evaluation of their training and experience against the background of the duties of the position.

 

Attach to your application a summary of your training and experience.  Be as concrete and specific as possible; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor.

 

In your summary of training indicate all training including any formal course work which was not a part of the degree program or which has not yet resulted in a degree.  Indicate your participation in any continuing education programs including any convocations, seminars, workshops, etc., which you have participated over the past five years.  Show the approximate dates and length of such programs and the nature of your participation.

 

In your summary of experience, you must include a comprehensive description of each relevant position you have held and the dates of your position.  Also where applicable, indicate the percentage of time spent in performing specific duties.

 

CANDIDATES RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of candidates to provide all necessary documentation and to complete all relevant parts of the application.  To receive credit for experience--either qualifying or against a rating scale--they must show basic information such as employer name and address, name and title of supervisor, hours worked per week, dates of employment to include month and year started and ended, etc.  A copy of a verifiable transcript for required education and a copy of the required license or professional certificate must be submitted.

 

Candidates who submit incomplete applications and documentation may be disqualified.

 

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES

1.     ELIGIBLE LISTS - Successful candidates in this examination will have their names interfiled (placed) on the continuous recruitment eligible list in the order of final scores, regardless of the date on which they filed for or took the examination.  The names of candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of one (1) year, unless permanently appointed.

2.     This examination will be prepared and rated in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law.  The provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law, rules and regulations dealing with the preparation and rating of examinations will apply to this examination.

3.     Veterans and Veterans with Disabilities, who meet the criteria set forth in the Application for Examination, may be eligible for additional credits added to their earned scores if successful in examination. CREDITS MUST BE CLAIMED AT THE TIME OF FILING YOUR APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION AND YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DD214 SEPARATION PAPERS. If claiming credit as a Veteran with a disability, attach form 102.  If these documents are not submitted within sixty days of filing your application, your claim will be denied. "Active duty members of the Armed Forces have the right to request veteran credits prior to discharge. If you are currently on active duty you should check the appropriate box on the application and attach a letter requesting the use of credits with documentation verifying your active duty status: i.e. copy of military ID, military orders, official documents indicating current service, etc."  See our website section "Special Rights for Veterans" for details regarding the use of these credits.


Veterans who previously used non-disabled veteran credits for appointment to a position in New York State or local government AND, after his/her appointment, was subsequently classified by the Veterans Administration as a disabled veteran, are now eligible for an award of additional veteran credits.  If you are claiming additional disabled veteran credits as a result of the Amendment to Section Six of Article Five of the New York State Constitution effective January 1, 2014, Form 102 Authorization for Disability Record and Form 102S Authorization for Verification of Non-Disabled Veterans Credits Use must be submitted.  Completed forms must be received by the Westchester County Department of Human Resources before an eligible list is established in order to be granted credits on that eligible list.

4.     In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty are entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served.  If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office when you submit your application for examination.  A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility.  However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

APPLICATION FILING FEE

 

A $40.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY.  THE FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION (S) AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS NOTED BELOW.

 

SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES WITH YOUR APPLICATION.  WRITE THE EXAMINATION NUMBER (S) AND THE APPLICANT’S NAME ON THE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 

APPLICATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.  IF YOU ARE DISQUALIFIED FROM OR FAIL TO APPEAR FOR THE EXAMINATION, YOUR FEE IS NOT REFUNDED.  THEREFORE, WE URGE YOU TO COMPARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS CAREFULLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION AND FILE ONLY FOR THOSE EXAMINATIONS FOR WHICH YOU ARE CLEARLY QUALIFIED.

 

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FEE, IT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU.  SHOULD YOU WISH TO REFILE WITH THE REQUIRED FEE, YOUR APPLICATION WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEES MUST BE RETURNED TO THIS OFFICE.

 

THE APPLICATION FILING FEE IS SUBJECT TO BEING INCREASED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

 

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER:  A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.  In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.  The fee may also be waived for those who are serving active military duty.  Documentation proving eligibility must be submitted with each application.  All claims for application fee waivers are subject to verification.

 

You may obtain blank application forms in person and submit completed exam application forms to the:

 

WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SUITE 100, MICHAELIAN OFFICE BUILDING
148 MARTINE AVENUE
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10601

 

Candidates are responsible for reporting in writing, all changes in name and/or address directly to the “Recruitment and Selection Unit” at the above address.  Please include examination number on all correspondence.

 

Candidates, who receive disqualification notices and wish to appeal such disqualification, must do so in writing.


WESTCHESTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  It is the policy of Westchester County to provide for and promote the equal opportunity of employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

 

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