Kern County

Possession of a valid certificate as a National Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD).. Licensure as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher II (EMD) issued by Kern County Emergency Medical Services Department.. A valid certificate as a National Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD). An Emergency Medical Dispatcher II (EMD) issued by Kern County Emergency Medical Services Department. Full Job Description: Supervising Fire Dispatcher

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Position Information This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Fire Department who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report. Examination : Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted 100%. Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception. Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent; and two (2) years of experience as a dispatcher in a public safety agency. Certificates/Licenses Required Possession of a valid certificate as a National Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD). Licensure as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher II (EMD) issued by Kern County Emergency Medical Services Department. Applicants must submit a copy of the following documents to their application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to ramirezc@kerncounty.com <ul><li> A valid certificate as a National Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) </li><li> An Emergency Medical Dispatcher II (EMD) issued by Kern County Emergency Medical Services Department </li></ul>Full Job Description: Supervising Fire Dispatcher About Kern County Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county. To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us: High Performance Culture Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents. Growth Mindset We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth. Additional Information Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date. A background check may be conducted for this classification. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointments will be made at the Kern County Fire Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page . Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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