EMS Director

Description

The Dougherty County EMS Department is hiring for an EMS Director. The purpose of this position is to manage and operate the Emergency Medical Services Department.

This class formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.

Essential Tasks

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Manages and directs the operations of the Emergency Medical Services department, including preparing and approving budget, approving expenditures, developing and amending policies and procedures, establishes fee schedule for services and implements effective billing policies.
• Review Daily Budget of Line Items for Requisitions of Supplies, Medical Supplies, Equipment Repair, Fleet Vehicle Expenses, and Fuel Expenses.
• Ensures that the Department of Emergency Medical Services operates under state and federal guidelines; designs and conducts quality assurance meetings.
• Evaluates facilities needs and equipment demands for the department based on calls for service, equipment serviceability, inventory forms, and assigned equipment lists.
• Develops and approves all medical protocols and safety regulations.
• Respond as a Paramedic for patient care when ambulances are not available.
• Investigates citizen complaints and coordinates appropriate action with other personnel and departments.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Medical Services, Public Administration or related major.
• Ten (10) years of emergency medical services experience of which six (6) is in a supervisory or management position or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Supplemental Information

: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

o Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.

o Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

o Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

o Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.

o Traffic; Moving machinery.

o Electrical shock; Heights.

o Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Special Certifications And Licenses:

• Must be a State of Georgia Licensed Paramedic.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW: VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, THREE (3) YEAR MVR DRIVING HISTORY, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, CURRENT LEVEL OF TRAINING LICENSE, STATE CERTIFICATION, CURRENT CPR CARD, CURRENT ACLS, AND ANY OTHER RELATED CERTIFICATE(S) AND/OR DOCUMENT(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Supplemental Information:

Application Deadline: Beginning Thursday, February 20, 2025 through Thursday. March 20, 2025.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

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