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DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

POSITION: PARAMEDIC (Full-time 24/48 and 12 hour shifts; PRN staff)

JOB SUMMARY: Provides optimal emergency medical service at immediate scene of

injury of medical crisis. Performs under stress and takes charge in

life-threatening situations in order to stabilize a patient or save a life.

Maintains proper records, computes charges, and maintains good working

relationships with hospitals, doctors and fellow employees. Takes care of

equipment, vehicles and EMS stations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Responds to crises in an orderly manner Operates emergency

vehicles Assesses problems & alerts dispatcher if more help is needed Initiates

EMS disaster plan in the event of a major disaster Examines patients &

determines the nature & extend of injuries Implements basic & advanced life

support according to standing orders & state guidelines Stabilizes patient

before transporting to emergency room Monitors patient during transport Assist

in vehicle crash extrication Completes necessary forms, reports, etc. Maintain

unit and EMS station Coordinates efforts with public safety personnel Operates

two-way radios and related equipment Prepares and presents health and safety

education programs for the public

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to: assess accident and emergency scenes to lift 100

pounds operate EMS vehicles and equipment extricate persons from vehicles handle

gurneys Must be able to handle extreme stress in crisis situation bend and lift

and to perform CPR for extended periods

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Works in inclement weather, including extreme heat and

cold Operates emergency vehicles in heavy traffic at high speeds Work schedules

vary from 24 hours on and 48 hours off to 4 consecutive 12-hour shifts. May be

asked to work additional overtime shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED Must be certified or licensed

(licensed preferred) by Texas Department of Health as a Paramedic at time of

employment Valid Texas driver's license Thorough knowledge of principles and

practices of emergency care and ability to provide such care under adverse

conditions Skills in oral and written communication Ability to operate EMS

vehicles and equipment One year of EMS experience as a Paramedic with an

Emergency 911 based service, or graduation from an Nationally Accredited

Paramedic Education Program, or graduates of those programs whose field

internship was with on County EMS required; Two years experience

preferred Pre-employment drug testing required of all applicants

SALARY: approximately $40,000.00 annually

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A on County application must be received by the

Human Resources Department, 710 Main, Second Floor, town, TX 78626, by 5

p.m. December 15, 2000. Phone 943-1625; Resumes alone are not sufficient.

Electronic submission of applications will be accepted by electronic mail to:

jwillingham@... with follow-up of original via mail. Applications may be

picked up at the Human Resources office at the above listed address or they may

be downloaded from the on County Web Page at

www.williamson-county.org/hr. Applicants will need to pick up a hiring process

information packet upon submission of completed application. on County

does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age,

gender or disability.

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DEPARTMENT: ROAD AND BRIDGE

POSITION: DIESEL MECHANIC (MECHANIC II) Pre-employment drug testing required.

JOB SUMMARY: Provides routine service and maintenance on county's fleet of heavy

equipment and medium/heavy trucks. Assists Mechanic I with regular vehicle and

equipment maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Daily routine maintenance and repairs to county fleet and

equipment. Operates diagnostic instruments and hand, electric, and air-driven

tools. Repairs brakes, engines, electrical fuel, hydraulic, hydrostatic drive

transmissions, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies, and related systems on

heavy equipment and trucks, including dump trucks, wheel/track loaders,

vibratory rollers, and excavators. Assists with cleanup; does some paint and

body work as needed. Provides other assistance to fleet manager as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Heavy lifting, climbing, driving, crawling under equipment,

squatting, kneeling, and some extended periods of sitting.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Exposure to inclement weather, dust, fumes, heat, exhaust

gases, gasoline, paint and diesel fumes, and noise.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school or equivalent desired. Two years' experience in

heavy equipment and heavy truck repair. Knowledge of current diesel and

hydraulic systems. Ability to use current diagnostic equipment. Some technical

training in mechanics or related field most preferred. Must be familiar with

hand tools and mechanic's shop tools. Must have Class A CDL with hazardous

endorsement.

SALARY: $14.21 per hour plus excellent benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A on County application must be received by the

Human Resources Dept., 710 Main, Second Floor, town, TX 78626. Position

open until filled. Phone: 943-1625; www.williamson-county.org/hr. on

County is an equal opportunity employer.