Emergency Medical Services Program Manager

We are excited in your interest to join DC Health (The District of Columbia Department of Health), a nationally accredited public health department (https://phaboard.org/). Where our Vision is for Washington, D.C. to be the healthiest city in America. We believe that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies).

Role

Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values:

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health (DOH). DOH promotes health, wellness, and equity across the district, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DOH believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Manager will have broad responsibilities for guiding, maintaining, and advising EMS system and time-sensitive systems of care strategy, emergency management, and regulations. The incumbent will serve as the principal advisor to leadership on issues related to EMS and time-sensitive conditions. The incumbent will also support public health resilience, preparedness, and response activities with DC Health.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as the Program Manager of the Emergency Medical Services Program with duties and responsibilities encompassing a variety matters of significant level of difficulty and responsibility. The incumbent manages, plans, and coordinates activities within the EMS Program and with other colleagues as necessary. The incumbent works within the broad policies, plans, and objectives regarding EMS regulation and oversight and healthcare system response as established by the Department. The incumbent supervises the EMS Program and its constituent components, prepares reports, and proposes policy, regulatory, and statutory changes to effectuate DC Health’s mission. The Program includes the DC Health EMS Data Repository and the DC Health Trauma Data Repository.

The Program provides regulatory oversight of EMS agencies, educational institutions, clinicians, educators, and vehicles. It is responsible for the licensure of healthcare professionals within this space. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high degree of initiative, responsibility, and discretion in performing duties and assignments. Additionally, this role is instrumental in supporting opportunities for collaboration and facilitating the integration of EMS into the public health systems that support the District of Columbia. This role will support cross-agency collaboration efforts to strengthen the District’s healthcare system with increased resiliency, response capabilities, and accountability by advising on public health programming, planning, and public health preparedness projects related to EMS. They will participate in and support training, exercise, and educational activities to enhance the District’s emergency medical and public health emergency response capabilities. They will champion the expansion of DC Health’s specialty care designation program with guidance, support, and leadership. They will represent DC Health at local, regional, and federal meetings.

Qualifications And Education

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Preferred skill, experience & education: Bachelor’s degree received from an accredited four-year college or University or Master’s degree. Two (2) to five (5) years of emergency medical services experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Incumbent must possess a valid National Registry Paramedic (NRP) Certification.

Working Conditions / Environment

The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.

Agency Wide Consideration: Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: MSS At-Will - This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) appointment. Persons appointed to MSS positions do not acquire permanent status, but serve at the pleasure of the appointing personnel authority and may be terminated at any time.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0340-14

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• (a) Criminal background check;
• (b) Traffic record check (as applicable);
• (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable);
• (d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
• (e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
  
  

This Position Has Been Designated As Essential.

Employees occupying positions designated as Essential are required to:

• Report to work, and/or remain at work, in order to carry out responsibilities outlined in the “Critical Operations – Essential and Emergency Designations” section shown above.
• Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor) when a situation or condition arises and results in the declaration or announcement of an early dismissal for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
• Report to their duty station on time and as required when a situation or condition occurs which results in a declared emergency resulting in a late arrival or unexpected closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
• Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency.
• The work is usually performed in an office setting, however in emergency situations extensive fieldwork will be required.
  
  

Residency Requirement:(if applicable) If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.