The Application Fee for this announcement has been waived.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications are available on the Concourse Level of the Municipal Services Building, 15th & J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

When applying by U.S. Mail, the application should be sent to:

City of Philadelphia
Personnel Department
1401 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard, Room 1640
Philadelphia, PA 19102

To apply in person, please visit the Employment Application Center on the Concourse Level of the Municipal Services Building, 1401 J. F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City Philadelphia.

U.S. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTE:
Ten points for veteran’s preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination (for concurrent examinations, this applies only to applicants who are not currently employed by the City in a civil service position). You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a DD214, member 4, to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered.

1. Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade;

   AND

2. Completion of training in Advanced Life Support Practices and techniques necessary to qualify for Pennsylvania State Certification.

NOTE: You must submit documentation of Pennsylvania State Certification as a Paramedic with your application. Applications received without documentation cannot be processed until documentation is received. All applicants must submit a resume outlining their paid paramedic experience, including dates (month and year) of employment and total hours worked per week. Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

NOTE:
Successful candidates will be required to have been bona fide residents of the City of Philadelphia at the time of and for one year prior to appointment.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

1. Possession of a Pennsylvania State certification as a Paramedic prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Fire Service Paramedic.

AND
2. Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license, issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Fire Service Paramedic.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:

OPEN COMPETITIVE
Only an open competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees who compete will receive no promotional preference in this examination.