EMS Lead Dispatcher (Promotional Only)

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Full-Time (Permanent)%3Co:p%3EExamination Number: EX1146%3Co:p%3ELocation: Downtown

• St. Louis, MOPromotional

• Open to Permanent City Employees Only.Incumbents in this position receive and evaluate telephone calls for emergency medical assistance and dispatch appropriate emergency response personnel. Incumbents are also responsible for making assignments to dispatchers and monitoring and training dispatchers.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3EKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:%3Co:p%3ESalary:Position Grade:Department:
  
  Fire DepartmentJob Type:
  
  Full-Time (Permanent)%3Co:p%3EExamination Number: EX1146%3Co:p%3ELocation: Downtown

• St. Louis, MOPromotional

• Open to Permanent City Employees Only.Incumbents in this position receive and evaluate telephone calls for emergency medical assistance and dispatch appropriate emergency response personnel. Incumbents are also responsible for making assignments to dispatchers and monitoring and training dispatchers.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3EKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:%3Co:p%3ETwo years of experience as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher; plus a current Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) Certification issued by the National Academies of Emergency Medical Dispatch.
  
  EMS Lead Dispatchers must maintain their EMD Certification while employed by the City of St. Louis. %3Co:p%3EScoring Components and Their WeightsExperience and Training: 100%Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon RequestWhen completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application.
  
  Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Veterans Preference PointsTo be eligible for veteran%27s preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.City Residence Preference PointsCity residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points.AccommodationsIf assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information.