EMT Advanced I / II

This job posting expires at 11 : 59PM on June 29, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11 : 59PM on June 29, 2026.

Job Title : EMT Advanced I / II

Department : Emergency Services

External Hiring Range : $24.08 - $28.10

Posted Internally and Externally

This position will be hired as an EMT Advanced I or II depending on candidate qualifications. The pay rate for EMT Advanced I is $24.08 / hour and the range for EMT Advanced II is $26.48 / hour to $33.39 / hour depending on education and experience above minimum qualifications.

We are hiring for both Full-Time and Part-Time positions. The schedules will be discussed during the interview process.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to submit to a drug test. Please note that CBD or Delta-9 Hemp products may cause a positive drug test.

Purpose of the position :

The primary purpose of these positions will be to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients and respond to emergency rescue situations involving bodily injury or potential loss of life.

Minimum Education, Training and / or Experience (required at time of hire) : Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by required course work in emergency medical techniques or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Additional Training and Experience : Some experience in emergency medical service work preferred.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation :

• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence
• Credentialed as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician by the North Carolina Office of EMS

Essential Functions of the position :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Abilities :

In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.