MOBILE EMERGENCY CARE SPECIALIST I (AM-09) [multiple vacancies]
Salary
$7,363.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Temporary
Job Number
024267
Department
Honolulu Emergency Services Department
Division
Emergency Services Division
Opening Date
08/02/2026
Closing Date
8/8/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Information
THIS RECRUITMENT IS NOT FOR APPLICANTS WITH ONLY A HAWAII EMT-BASIC (EMT-B) CERTIFICATE OR EMT-TRANSPORT LICENSE.
Applicants with an EMT-B Certificate or EMT-Transport License should apply for the Emergency Medical Technician II position (Job #022267).
When Every Moment Matters, Be the Difference!
Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!
The Honolulu Emergency Services Department is seeking licensed Mobile Emergency Care Specialist I (Paramedic) professionals to provide advanced life support pre-hospital emergency medical care throughout Oahu. Respond to emergency calls, assess patients, provide critical care, and coordinate with EMTs, physicians, and public safety partners during emergency response and transport.
What You Will Do
Provide Advanced Life Support by assessing patients, administering medications, and performing advanced medical procedures during emergency response and transport.
Lead Emergency Medical Care by directing on-scene patient care and making medical decisions during emergency incidents.
Coordinate Patient Care with physicians, hospitals, and public safety personnel to ensure appropriate treatment and transport.
Respond to Medical Emergencies by providing emergency care for critically ill or injured patients in a variety of emergency situations.
Supervise and Train Personnel by overseeing Emergency Medical Technicians, evaluating performance, and providing guidance and instruction.
Prepare Medical Reports by accurately documenting patient care, treatment provided, and other required records following each emergency response.
Perform other related duties as required.
Special Working Conditions
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Join the Honolulu Emergency Services Department and make every second count!
Additional Job Information
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your e-mail account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
At Time of Application
Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your State of Hawaii EMT-P Certificate to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your certificate to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Prior to Appointment
Current State Department of Transportation Medical Examination Certificate
NOTE: The State of Hawaii does not have reciprocity with other States or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. You must meet the licensing requirements set by the State of Hawaii. For licensing requirements, please refer to http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/medical/
All licenses and certifications must be valid at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment. Maintenance of these licenses/certifications and a satisfactory driving record is a condition of employment.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY:
Mobile Emergency Care Specialists (Paramedics) must possess sound moral character, integrity, and credibility in addition to the ability to provide emergency medical services. They must have the ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations and must be capable of driving an ambulance safely in response to calls for emergency medical services. If selected, the candidates background and driving record will be reviewed to determine the candidates suitability for employment as a Mobile Emergency Care Specialist I (Paramedic).
To determine employment suitability for the position of Mobile Emergency Care Specialist I (Paramedic), the Department of Human Resources will review criminal convictions, driving records, dismissals from employment, and separations from military service under other than honorable conditions.
DRIVING RECORD: At the time of the selection interview, candidates will be required to submit evidence of a valid motor vehicle license as well as certified copies of official traffic abstracts from each state they have resided in during the last five years.
FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of the position, selectees will be required to be fingerprinted as part of their employment suitability review. The Department of Human Resources will review criminal history record information from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
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LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess a current, valid State of Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) Certificate?
If yes, please attach an electronic copy of your State of Hawaii EMT-P Certificate to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your certificate to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
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STATE OF HAWAII EMT-P CERTIFICATE
Please provide the following information about your State of Hawaii EMT-P Certificate:
Example format:
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DRIVING RECORD
Candidates must have a valid motor vehicle operators license and a satisfactory driving history.
At the time of the selection interview, you must submit certified copies of your official traffic abstract(s) from each state in which you resided during the last five (5) years (i.e., from 2021 to the present). Example: If you resided in California, Oregon, and Hawaii from 2021 to the present, you must submit certified traffic abstracts from all three states.
Failure to submit all required traffic abstracts at the time of the selection interview may delay the selection process.
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FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENT/EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY
Due to the nature of this position, selectees will be required to be fingerprinted as part of the employment suitability review. The Department of Human Resources will review criminal history record information from the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
To determine employment suitability, the Department of Human Resources will also review criminal convictions, driving records, dismissals from employment, and separations from military service under other than honorable conditions.
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ATTACHMENTS
Any attachments you upload with your application will be used by the Department of Human Resources only to verify your Hawaii EMT-B Certification. Your attachments will NOT be forwarded to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department.
Do NOT include sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security number, date of birth, etc.) in your attachments.
Do NOT attach copies of your drivers license or traffic abstracts to your application. These documents must be submitted directly to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, at the time of the selection interview.
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DRIVERS LICENSE
Do you have a valid drivers license (automobile/type 3)?
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STATE OF HAWAII EMT-B CERTIFICATE/EMT-TRANSPORT LICENSE
The Mobile Emergency Care Specialist I (Paramedic) position requires a current, valid Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) Certificate. If you currently hold a State of Hawaii Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Certificate or an Emergency Medical Technician-Transport (EMT-Transport) License, you are encouraged to apply for the Citys Emergency Medical Technician II position (Job #022267).
Required Question
Employer City and County of Honolulu
Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/
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