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Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS); and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-007 relating to ATCEMS classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of ATCEMS.
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Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of ATCEMS.
Prior Council Action:
August 13, 2025 - Council adopted Classification Ordinance 20250813-007 establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of ATCEMS.
For More Information:
Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, ATCEMS, 512-972-7204; Carlos Ledesma, Assistant Director, ATCEMS, 512-972-7211.
Additional Backup Information:
This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 20250813-007, establishes authorized strength at 714 positions and the number of positions at each rank of ATCEMS, and takes effect on October 1, 2026.
The civil service classifications of the Emergency Medical Services Department and the number of positions in each classification are established as follows:
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Field Division: |
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(A) Commander - Field |
40 |
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(B) Captain - Field |
83 |
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(C) Clinical Specialist - Field |
302 |
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(D) Medic - Field |
211 |
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Communications Division: |
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(A) Commander - Communications |
5 |
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(B) Captain - Communications |
11 |
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(C) Clinical Specialist - Communications |
35 |
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(D) Medic - Communications |
8 |
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Operations Division: |
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(A) Assistant Chief |
4 |
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(B) Division Chief |
10 |
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Clinical Services Division: |
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(A) Chief Paramedic Practitioner |
1 |
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(B) Paramedic Practitioner |
4 |