Paramedic (Non-Suppression)

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The Reno Fire Department Paramedic will operate as a non-fire suppression position under the departments Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Division. The ideal candidate in this position will provide EMS services including medical assessments, primary and advanced life support (ALS) treatment, and transportation of patients who are ill, injured, and/or need other medical services. Treatment, transportation and transfer of patients will be based upon established policies, procedures and protocols. This position will report to the Chief of the Emergency Medical Service Division.

Work Schedule/Salary Adjustment:
As members of the Reno Fire Department, Paramedics are assigned to a rotating schedule of 48 hours on and 96 hours off. The stated annual salary is based on a 2,080-hour work year and does not include compensation associated with the regularly scheduled overtime required by the assigned schedule. Actual annual earnings are therefore expected to exceed the published salary amount.

We currently have three vacancies in the Reno Fire Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

• Participate in the delivery of emergency and non-emergency medical and health care.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency medical calls for service and provides life support functions as indicated.
• Drives and operates ambulances and other department vehicles safely, in accordance with established department and emergency driving guidelines.
• Provides an exemplary, safe, professional demeanor at all times.
• Becomes familiar with and maintains medical information in a confidential manner subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as per policy.
• Maintain currency of all required certifications and licenses.
• Provide feedback to management for improvement of working conditions, patient care, and system performance.
• Documents and completes all reports, such as: pre-hospital care reports, incident reports, travel information and training and continuing education records as per policy.
• Lifts, carries, and/or pushes patients as needed to move or transfer them to wheelchairs, stretchers, ambulances, or other assistive devices.
• Participates in the transportation of patients to appropriate treatment facility as needed; assists the receiving facility by obtaining, recording, and communicating patients vital statistics and circumstances of the emergency.
• Participates in vehicle, station, and equipment maintenance and cleanup activities; checks assigned vehicle(s) and equipment to ensure response readiness; maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment, and routine vehicle parts.
• Assists staff/employees/others in delivering medical care.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Age and Education:

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Possession of current, valid Nevada Paramedic certification or National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification.
• Must possess a current AHA BLS Provider certification.
• Must possess a current AHA ACLS Provider certification.
• Must possess a current AHA PALS Provider certification.
• Must possess a current ITLS/PHTLS or equivalent certification, or have the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Ability to obtain a Nevada Ambulance Attendant license.

Additional Information:

• All licenses, certifications, and/or qualifications are required to be kept current and maintained for continued employment.
• Applicants will be required to pass a medical evaluation prior to employment.

**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**

To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by June 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

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Application Preparation:
A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP : It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

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Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Contact Information:
Reports (Rule XV, Section 2)
Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information including phone number, email, and mailing address.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:
Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):
In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:
1. City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
2. City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
3. City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans
This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):
If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points:
Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):
Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:
The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Certification from a Fire Department promotional list is as follows: if the list contains fifteen (15) names or less, the ten (10) highest scoring eligibles; if the list contains more than fifteen (15) names, the eleven (11) highest scoring available eligibles; if the list contains fewer than ten (10) eligibles, all eligible names shall be submitted. If there is more than one vacancy, one (1) additional name shall be submitted for each vacancy.

Probationary Period:
Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)
Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at ... or ... .

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.