Create new non-represented classification of Community Health Paramedic and establish a compensation range for this classification
The City of Portland ordains:
Section 1. The Council finds:
- In accordance with the policies established by the City Council and based on a classification and compensation review, the Bureau of Human Resources is creating one (1) new non-represented classification and establishing a compensation rate, effective 30 days after final passage.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:
The following classification is being created:
Job Class Pay Range Community Health Paramedic $74,334 to $102,219 annual full time
Official Record (Efiles)
An ordinance when passed by the Council shall be signed by the Auditor. It shall be carefully filed and preserved in the custody of the Auditor (City Charter Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 2-122)
Passed by Council
Auditor of the City of Portland
Simone Rede
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
The Community Health Paramedic will render medical care, including providing buprenorphine treatment for patients in withdrawal, in the Portland Fire and Rescue Community Health Section in the Medical Services and Training division.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
There is no direct cost to create the new classifications. The Community Health paramedic will have a pay range of $74,334 to $102,219 annual full time. Initial positions are part of pilot programs created in collaboration with CareOregon and Multnomah County.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
This action is largely internal to City government processes.
100% Renewable Goal
This action is largely internal to City government processes.
Financial and Budget Analysis
This ordinance authorizes BHR to create the Community health Paramedic classification. The pay range is set for $74.3k to $102.2k. These positions are expected to be part of pilot programs in collaboration with CareOregon and Multnomah County.