Working Title: Emergency Medical Technician
Job Class: Emergency Medical Technician
Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden
Job ID : 90307
Location : Apple Valley
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/20/2025
Closing Date : 12/11/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoological Gardens-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Operations / Health & Security
Work Shift/Work Hours : Labor Day to Memorial Day 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.; Memorial Day to Labor Day 8:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Days of Work : Varies; will include at least 1 weekend shift per week
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $22.40 - $30.89 / hourly; $46,771 - $64,498 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : Health & Security
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position is responsible for delivering emergency medical care and support to guests, staff, volunteers, interns, and contractors at the Minnesota Zoo in accordance with established medical protocols and under the direction of the Zoo's Medical Director. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) ensures medical readiness by maintaining fully stocked and operational medical supplies, equipment, and response bags. EMTs may be the first responders to a wide range of incidents and are expected to serve as the initial Incident Commander until relieved by a designated Security Officer or other authorized personnel. While EMTs are not responsible for routine security enforcement, they collaborate closely with the Zoo's Health & Security team to support emergency preparedness, facility safety, and public health objectives.
Provide emergency first aid care to level of training for guests, staff, volunteers, interns, externs, and contractors so that medical emergencies are effectively handled according to appropriate medical protocol, resolved promptly and professionally or escalated to the appropriate resource.
Provide visibility and monitor Zoo grounds and facilities campus-wide for emergency, security and safety incidents ensuring issues are responded to in a courteous and professional manner, resolved promptly or escalated to the appropriate resource.
Perform recordkeeping and reporting of safety, health, and security access, inspections, concerns and/or incidents ensuring details and data are accurately captured in a timely manner or within required timeframes and easily accessible.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas. For each job, include whether it was full-time, part-time, or intermittent/on-call; how many hours per week you worked; and the month and year you started and ended.
Current Emergency Medical Technician certification AND six (6) months post-certification experience as an emergency medical technician
Valid current driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Right to Know, Occupation Safety (OSHA), hazardous materials and waste safety procedures
Written and oral communications skills sufficient to defuse conflicts and violent situations
Experience dealing with diverse populations responding with sensitivity to their needs and concerns
Experience solving problems and making comprehensive decisions quickly and effectively
Ability to complete certification in ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700 Incident Command courses within 6 months
Physical Requirements
Physical ability sufficient to apprehend suspects and restrain uncooperative individuals
Ability to walk grounds, run, bend, kneel, stoop, reach upward, climb ladders and stairs, move heavy objects
Ability to lift children and adults using appropriate body mechanics to chairs, cots, ambulances, etc.
Ability to push/pull up to 150 pounds
Ability to lift carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
It is policy of the Minnesota Zoo that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check including fingerprinting
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
