Working Title: Emergency Medical Technician
Job Class: Emergency Medical Technician
Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden
Job ID : 93238
Location : Apple Valley
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Intermittent
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/02/2026
Closing Date : 04/15/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoo Gardens-Insuff Wk Tm
Division/Unit : Operations/Guest Experience/Emergency Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Varies
Days of Work : Varies
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $22.40 - $30.89 / hourly
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
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 posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Work hours vary based on program needs and may include weekdays, weekends, daytime or evenings.
Memorial Day to Labor Day, hours between 8:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Labor Day to Memorial Day, hours between 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Night events, hours between 5:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. (midnight)
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.
This position supports operations across a large campus environment and requires the employee to travel between multiple buildings and work sites located throughout the campus to perform assigned duties and respond to operational needs. The incumbent must be able to travel between campus locations in a timely and reliable manner to carry out essential job functions. When job duties require the operation of a motor vehicle to access work sites, transport equipment, or respond to service needs, the employee must be able to safely operate a vehicle and possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
Duties include but are not limited to:
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.
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
Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to complete incident forms and other department related documents, and to verbally communicate with staff in an effective manner.
Ability to work with individuals in a respectful manner and to accurately identify needs and effectively address needs and establish rapport
Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to complete certification in ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700 Incident Command courses within 3 months.
Ability to complete DEAI, Implicit Bias, and De-escalation training within the first year.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified instructor in first aid/CPR/AED or related training.
Physical Requirements
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.
