| Location | WA |
| Salary | $150,015.22–$214,034.70 Per Year |
Medical Services Officer - Promotional List
Salary
$150,015.22 - $214,034.70 Annually
Location
Various Locations throughout King County, WA
Job Type
Career Service (Exec)
Job Number
2026AO27681
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Emergency Medical Svcs
Opening Date
08/04/2026
Closing Date
8/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
O1 : IAFF L2595-Paramedics
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40.85 hours/week
Summary
These promotional opportunities are for current IAFF Local 2595 Paramedics, internal King County Medic One Harborview trained, University of Washington certified Paramedics.
This recruitment will be used to build an eligible list of candidates for future Medical Services Officers (MSOs) vacancies.
Who may apply: Current career service King County Medic One Paramedics with a minimum 5 years of service at King County Medic One.
Application process: The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
Cover letter and resume are not required.
Please provide your work history that shows the required minimum 5 years' experience at KC Medic One.
Job Duties
This competitive recruitment will test for the Operations Paramedic Supervisor category and the Administrative Paramedic Supervisor category.
Testing Information:
Testing is scheduled to occur at the Medic One Office beginning on Monday, September 14th, through Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. Candidates will be assigned to test on one of the dates.
Testing format:
The scenario-based assessment labs will test for leadership, interpersonal, tactical and administrative competencies.
This is a single test for both career pathways. In the supplemental questionnaire, you are required to select one or both for which you wish to be considered.
Upon completion of the MSO Test, participants will be ranked on either the Operations Paramedic Supervisor Promotional list or the Administrative Paramedic Supervisor Promotional List or both based on their score.
Study Materials:
King County Multiple Casualty Incident Plan
Tri-County CCTA Model Procedure - Scenes of Violence
King County Rehab Guide
King County Paramedics 2025 Patient Care Guidelines - Plans
MSO Resource Guide - Selected Areas Include:
Fire Rehab
Medic One Apparatus Repair and Towing Procedures
Peer Support/Mental Health Resources
OJI/Exposure/Reasonable Suspicion
On the Job Serious Injury/Illness or Fatality
Vehicle Accidents Involving KCM1 Vehicles
Helo Activation
Snow Operations
Task Force/Strike Team
Controlled Substances Discrepancy
CHEMPACK
Emergency Fueling Options
Fueling Issues
KCM1 Mission Statement
KCM1 SOGs, Directives, etc.
SOG 17-002 Callback and Mandatory Overtime
SOG 18-001 ASU Operations
SOG 18-007 Rotating Medic Units at Prolonged Incidents
KCM1 Field Transfusion Quick Reference
KCM1 EMS Exposure Guidelines
Z3 EMS Exposure Guidelines
Call Cancellation Directive
Chart Completion Directive
Controlled Medication Policy
Interhospital Transfers
KC QI Airway Directive
Book: Crucial Conversations (Third Edition): Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, et al.
The study materials have been provided in in the KCM1 Home Team, Administration channel and can be found using the link below.?
MSO Testing Material 2026
The book Crucial Conversations (Third Edition): Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, et al. Is available at the KCM1 office and by request E-book or audiobook versions are available.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Required:
Supplemental Information
Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live, work and play.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Alexis Owens: Alowens@kingcounty.gov
King Countys Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.
King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the persons sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.
Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Additional Information:
Applicants who do not arrive on time will not be eligible to take the test.
Business casual attire. No work uniform or clothing.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Union Affiliation: Positions in these classifications are represented by IAFF, Local 2595.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Are you a current King County Medic One Employee?
02
Are you currently certified through Harborview - University of Washington as a Paramedic?
03
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver License?
04
Do you have 5 years of King County Medic 1 Paramedic experience?
05
Please select the MSO category that you will test for. This is a single test for both career pathways. Please select one or both that you wish to be considered for.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/