A veteran Pittsburgh paramedic has resigned from his position following a suspension related to dual-employment rules. John Hill, who served the city for over three decades since his hiring in 1995, faced scrutiny over a second job as an instructor at the county fire academy.
City officials initiated the disciplinary action on July 29, placing Hill on a five-day suspension without pay. The move was labeled as a step pending formal termination. According to union leadership, the conflict arose from Pittsburgh's Home Rule Charter, which mandates that city employees cannot hold compensated positions in other government entities, with limited exceptions such as military service.
The resignation arrived on Wednesday, shortly before the disciplinary process concluded. This departure comes just under one year before Hill would have become eligible to collect his city pension. Records indicate that Hill earned a base salary of $88,473.84 this year in his primary role as a paramedic.
Local authorities, including the office of Mayor Corey O'Connor and the Department of Public Safety, have declined to provide additional commentary on the internal matter. The investigation centered on whether his external work status aligned with established municipal governance protocols.