Title
Approval of Entry Level Firefighter Paramedic Register
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the certification of the Entry Level Firefighter Paramedic Register effective September 15, 2020.
Staff Contact:
Matt Gantenbein, Fire Department, 360.753.8348
Nicole Camus, Sr. HR Analyst, Human Resources 360.753.8213
Background:
Based on Civil Service Rule V, Registers, Initial Eligibility Lists, initial eligibility lists were established with candidates who passed the Thurston County Medic One Exam. These 6 candidates were invited to the Phase 1 suitability assessment. Of those 5 completed the phase one suitability assessment and 4 passed. Three candidates participated in oral interviews and two passed. One candidate has successfully passed the medic one exam, the PST CPAT and written, the phase one suitability assessment and the oral board. One candidate may fulfill additional requirements and be brought forward in future meetings to be added to the register.
Five candidates were male and one was female. Five were White/Caucasian and one was Asian/Pacific Islander. The interview panel consisted of OFD Battalion Chief Dave Haag, OFD Captain Kate McDonald, OFD FF/PM Michael Hughes, OFD Paramedic Lieutenant Kehlen Sachet, and Oscar Hernandez, Parking Services.
Findings:
One candidate passed the Thurston County Medic One Exam, PST Written and CPAT, phase 1 suitability assessment and oral interview and has been placed on the register with a score of 100.46%.
Policy Reference:
□ RCW 41.12.040(9), Organization Commission-Secretary-Powers and Duties of Commission
□ Civil Service Rules, Rule IV Examinations
□ Civil Service Rules, Rule V, Registers