Paramedic
Salary
$56,833.92 - $88,088.00 Annually
Location
EMS 535 Morris Road, Brevard, NC 28712, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
00476
Department
Emergency Medical Services
Division
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Opening Date
08/03/2026
Closing Date
10/31/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
About
Join Our Team at Transylvania County EMS - Full-Time Paramedic Positions Available!
Are you a North Carolina Paramedic looking for a rewarding EMS career in the mountains of Western North Carolina? Transylvania County EMS is seeking dedicated, patient-focused professionals to join our team as full-time Paramedics providing emergency medical services to residents and visitors throughout Transylvania County.
Located in Brevard, NC, Transylvania County offers an exceptional benefit plan and quality of life with access to Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, and Gorges State Park, making it an ideal destination for Paramedics who enjoy outdoor recreation.
Why Join Transylvania County EMS?
- Primary 911 EMS provider for Transylvania County
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) service
- Three ALS ambulances during daytime operations
- Two ALS ambulances during nighttime operations
- Dedicated on-duty EMS Supervisor for enhanced response capabilities
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
- Supportive team environment focused on high-quality patient care
The Paramedic provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) and emergency medical care to patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. This position responds to 911 calls, assesses patient conditions, administers advanced medical treatment, transports patients, and documents patient care in accordance with North Carolina EMS regulations and medical protocols. Applicants must hold a current North Carolina Paramedic credential.
Essential Functions
- Respond to 911 emergency medical calls and provide ALS care if needed.
- Assess injuries and illnesses and determine appropriate treatment priorities
- Provide various treatment techniques including airway management, intravenous therapy, drug administration, cardiac monitoring and defibrillation and electrocardiogram strip interpretation. Provides appropriate medical care and procedures at the necessary ALS and/or BLS level.
- Operate EMS fleet vehicles in a safe and efficient manner while traveling in and out of the County in emergency and non-emergency modes.
- Transport patients safely to healthcare facilities.
- Communicate patient information and telemetry data to receiving hospitals
- Complete patient care reports and required documentation
- Perform interfacility and palliative care transports
- Inspect, maintain, and prepare EMS vehicles and equipment
- Participate in continuing education and certification maintenance
- Represent EMS at community events and special assignments as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates with experience in 911 EMS, Advanced Life Support (ALS), emergency medicine, ambulance operations, critical care transport, patient assessment, emergency response, or public safety are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and ability:
- Knowledge of the principles of anatomy and physiology.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and transportation.
- Knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents.
- Knowledge of the street and road system and physical layout of the County.
- Knowledge of ESO Data software.
- Skill in assessing a victims condition and applying emergency medical care.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with other emergency services agencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the general public.
- Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, associates, patients and their families.
Education and Experience
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or its equivalent and required licenses or certifications. Starting salary will be determined by Transylvania County Human Resources based on experience and education submitted with your application, so please list all applicable education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- BCLS, ACLS, PHTLS/ITLS Provider Certifications, Instructor certifications preferred, NCOEMS Paramedic credential, NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 Certifications, CEVO Certification, HazMat Level I Responder Certification, Valid Drivers License.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of SBI background check with required fingerprinting by Sheriff Office.
- Successful completion Transylvania County standard background check
- Successful completion drug screening
Medical Insurance
- $50 per month premium paid by the employee / county pay remaining portion
- Employee can cover children/spouse/family at their own cost for medical coverage $77.56/$265.92/ $426.28 per month. In addition to the $50 per month for the employee.
- Employees may qualify for a $50 per month discount. Beginning in 2016, employees must participate in the employee health screening including a base line physical and meet 2 of the 4 accountability standards set forth by the Board of Commissioners to receive the discount.
- Waist circumference abdomen cir < 40" male or <35" female; or improve 5%
- Blood Pressure <140/90 mmhg; or improve 10/5 mmh; or improve 5%
- Cholesterol Ratio <5.5; or improve by 10; or improve 5%
- Hemoglobin A1c < = 6.8; or improve 5%
- Premiums may be pre-taxed which is a savings to your taxes, but if you pre-tax premiums you cant take the costs off of your taxes.
- Blue Options PPO /Administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Employee has choice of 2 Health Plans.
- Plan 1 - Co-Pay Plan for In-Network- $40 Copays for Primary Care Visit, $80 Specialist Visit, Urgent Care and RX. All other services apply to $1,500 deductible, then 80/20 co-insurance up to $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum. See Plan 1 document for more detailed information.
- Plan 2 - Deductible Plan for In-Network except $25 co-pay for Primary Care Visit and RX. All other services apply to $1,000 deductible, then 80/20 co-insurance up to $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum. See Plan 2 document for more detailed information.
- Routine eye examinations only are covered annually for a BCBSNC network provider.
- Prescription Drugs - 4 Tiers - $5 generic/ $45 preferred / $60.00 non preferred /4th Tier is 25% up to a max of $100.00./ Mail order is available @ 2.5 co-pays for a 90 day supply. 90 day supply at pharmacy.
- Verify network participation, RX tiers, and obtain information at www.bcbsnc.com.
- Self Funded Health Insurance Plan - Deductible of $75,000.
Dental Insurance- Can choose different level of coverage than Medical
- Administered by Ameritas
- Employee is covered under the dental coverage at no cost. An employee can cover children/spouse/family for $57.26/ $22.52/ $72.38 per month, respectively.
- No Network of Dentists, may choose any provider
- Provides 2 routine cleanings and exams with no deductible
- For other services a $50 plan year deductible
- 80% for root canals, fillings - 50% for crowns, bridgework, dentures
- $1000 maximum for braces/ $1000 maximum per covered individual per year which includes preventative care costs
- Obtain information & replacement cards at www.ameritasgroup.com.
Term Life Insurance- Provided for the Employee - Dearborn National
- $10,000 Life and $10,000 Accidental Death
- Employee may purchase additional amounts. Up to $100,000 Guaranteed Issue for employee;$20,000 for spouse and $10,000 or $5,000 for children (at original eligibility). Otherwise late enrollees are subject to Underwriting guidelines.
Supplemental Insurance Products -
Mark III Brokerage assists the county to provide a full-array of supplemental products such as Health and Dependent Care FSA accounts, Cancer Policy, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Term Life, Universal Life, Accident or Illness Policy, Hospital Indemnity, and a Vision Plan. The Supplemental Products are available during original employment or open enrollment in May/June of each year to employees at group rates and premiums are paid through payroll deduction. Policies will be effective on July 1.
If you are interested in knowing more about these benefits view the following website for details. www.markiiibrokerage.com/transylvaniacountync or a link is available on the county Intranet. Then sign up during your original enrollment window by contacting Human Resources. Some of the products qualify as pre-tax benefits. Website for information is: www.markiiieb.com.
Electronic Payroll Deposit -
County Employees are paid bi-weekly, 26 times per year. We deposit your payroll check. Deposits are available to all banks and credit unions. Deposits are made, so you can have access to your funds by Friday morning (payday). You can divide your payroll into two accounts, one you must specify the amount to go into and the second account would receive the balance.
Retirement -
NC Local Government Employees Retirement System - All full-time employees contribute 6% of their gross earnings and the County matches the contribution. Employees are vested in the program after 5 years of service. Transferable within the state system. The website for more information is: www.nctreasurer.com.
401K - Empower Retirement - 2% Employer Contribution, Voluntary Contributions, Rollovers, etc. (Info Available). The website is: https://www.myncretirement.com/nc-401k-nc-457-plans.
457 - Nationwide Retirement Solutions - After 5 years of full-time service the County will provide a contribution of $57.69 per payroll / $1500 per year for employees. At 5 years of service, eligible employees must complete an enrollment form. The website is www.nrsforu.com.
Credit Union -
County Employees may be a member in the NC Local Government Employees Credit Union which is affiliated with the State Employees Credit Union. Local office is in Pisgah Forest. Payroll deduction and drafts are available. The website is www.lgfcu.org.
Paid Holidays - (12)
New Years Day, Martin Luther Kings Birthday, Easter Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and the day after Christmas.
Paid Vacation/Annual Leave-
- 1-2 years = 10 days; 3-5 years = 12 days, 5-10 years = 15 days, 10-15 years = 18 days, 15-20 years = 20 days; 20 + years = 24 days. Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, therefore you receive 1/26th each payroll.
- You may accrue vacation and carry over up to 30 days. Thereafter, at the end of the calendar year, if you have more than the 30 days, the excess converts to sick leave.
- You may cash in up to one week of vacation annually, in lieu of time away from work.
- In extreme situations employees may request to transfer vacation leave to other employees. Requests must be in writing to the County Manager and must be approved in advance.
- Vacation should be scheduled in advance as requested by your supervisor. Complete proper leave sheets.
- If you have prior active service in the NC Retirement System, Transylvania County will give you credit for those years of service toward accrual of vacation/annual leave.
Paid Sick Leave-
- Paid sick leave is always equivalent to 12 days per year. It is accrued bi-weekly. Employees accrue 1/26th of the annual amount per payroll.
- You may accrue sick leave with no maximum accrual. At retirement for every 20 days of accrued sick leave you will get one additional month of service time.
- Sick leave may be used for doctors appointments, personal illness or the illness of an immediate family member.
- If you have prior active service in the NC Retirement System, Transylvania County will transfer in your sick leave balance from your most recent employer.
Wellness Center- Phone Number (828)884-3115
- The Wellness Center is open M-W-F 8am -12pm and 1pm to 4pm and T-TH 8am-12pm.
- The Wellness Center is a partnership between Transylvania County and the City of Brevard.
- County Employees may use the Wellness Center for all services at no cost.
- Dependents over the age of 7 who are on your Medical plan may also use the Wellness Center.
- Appointments are encouraged to help minimize any wait and to make the Center Services flow easier.
- Time away from your work location to visit the Wellness Center is not changed to leave.
- Services include: Routine bloodwork monitoring, allergy injections, monitoring chronic illnesses, manage and authorize prescriptions, coordinate referrals, school physicals and testing for flu, mono and strep.
Employer Transylvania County
Address 101 South Broad St.
Brevard, North Carolina, 28712
Phone (828) 884-1940
Website https://www.transylvaniacounty.org