Scott County approves hiring exception to rehire EMT Benjamin Carpenter at step 2

Jan 2, 2026

Supervisors approved a hiring exception to rehire Benjamin Carpenter as a full‑time EMT with MEDIC, placing him at pay grade step 2 ($21.24/hr) with two weeks vacation and credit for prior service, following staff recommendation.

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The board approved a hiring-exception resolution to rehire Benjamin Carpenter as a full‑time EMT with MEDIC and to credit him for prior service. Staff described a conditional agreement on salary and vacation accrual; the proposal sets Carpenter at pay grade step 2 with two weeks of annual vacation.

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