AMBULANCE OPERATOR

Full Job Description

Applications are available online beginning Thursday, October 30, 2025.

SALARY INFORMATION:
P26 - $20.658
P27 - $21.008
P29 - $21.852

Requirements

Qualifications

A valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician Certificate; (proof required)*A valid Health Care Provider CPR card or equivalent; (proof required)*A valid California Motor Vehicle License is required (DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection);A valid California Ambulance Driver DMV Certificate (proof required)*.*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing.

Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form.

Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date.

Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Skill to safely and effectively operate an emergency vehicle;• Ability to manage a high volume of emergency calls with tact and good judgment;• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, including moving and transporting patients.Willingness to work any shift assignment including weekends, holidays, overtime, 12-hour shifts, or 24-hour shifts.Successful completion of Incident Command System 100 and 700 is required within six (6) months of appointment.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Khmer and English/Tagalog; work and educational experience directed toward a career in Fire Service; six months of recent experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); successful completion of Incident Command System 100 and 700 certificates.

Additional Information EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:Application and Supplemental Application.............................................

Qualifying Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted.

This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification.

All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list.

Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed.

This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date.

Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period.

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by November 13, 2025, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.Refer to AMBULANCE OPERATOR INFORMATION SHEET for additional information.If you have not received notification within two weeks of submission, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.EQUITY AND INCLUSIONThe City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are.

Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers.

To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners.

We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer.

If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points.

Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences.In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008.

If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. An Equal Opportunity Employer.F63N1-26 HF:AO 10/30/2025