Director of EMS

Director of EMS

RECRUITMENT

$27 to $31 per hour DOE

THE FIRE DISTRICT

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD provides fire, emergency medical, ambulance, and rescue services to 1,388 residents living within our District, plus countless seasonal visitors. The Fire District’s office staff supports 53 volunteers, who respond out of four stations, providing services in 165 square miles of Columbia and Clatsop counties. The Fire District responded to 297 emergency incidents in 2024 which included 44 medical transports.

THE DIRECTOR OF EMS SERVICES POSITION

Director of EMS Services is an hourly employee who provides emergency assistance and protective services to citizens. They work under guidelines provided by the Fire Chief to respond to emergency calls, provide rescue, and emergency medical services, and injury/illness prevention duties as assigned. Other responsibilities include maintenance of fire stations, equipment, and apparatus, participating in drills and training activities, and actively involved in public relation events as scheduled, and other duties and assignments associated with the goals and mission of the Fire District.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

· Community Health or Public Health Bachelor of Science (BS) degree preferred

· State of Oregon Emergency Medical Technician license or higher; or a National Registry of EMT's Advanced Emergency Medical Technician card or higher

· Experience working in a healthcare program or setting, or EMS field

· Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skill, and abilities necessary to perform the work

Required Special Qualifications: (to achieve within one year of employment)

· Possess certifications in ICS 100, 200, and IS 700 and 800.

· Must possess and maintain a valid State of Oregon Driver License and a safe driving record

· Be in good physical health as determined by a medical examination

· Must possess and maintain a current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification, or an equivalent

BENEFITS

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD offers a benefits package including flexible work hours, medical/health options, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays, and career development including tuition reimbursement.

HIRING PROCESS

· Apply by April 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.; include only the required documents

· Interviews for selected candidates: April 8-10, 2025

· Chief’s interview (if necessary): 3rd week of April 2025

· Anticipated start date: May 1, 2025

TO APPLY

The Fire District application packet (including all supplemental documents) is available on the Fire District’s website at:

www.mistbirkenfeldrfpd.org/employment-opportunities

Application packets are also available for pick up Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at our Main Station Office located at 12525 Highway 202, Mist, Oregon 97016

Veteran’s preference will be awarded as provided by Oregon Revised Stature (ORS 408.230).

Applications will be accepted in person, electronically via email, or sent through the US Postal Service; faxed applications will be rejected without notification. All applications must be in our office by April 2, 2025 (not postmarked).

A completed application packet should include only the following documents:

· Signed Application

· Official Letter of Interest

· Supplemental Essay Answers

· Application Acknowledgement Form

· Veteran’s Preference Form and DD-214/DD-215 if applicable (Veterans Only)

· Documents showing you meet the minimum requirements of position

Application packets can be e-mailed to marianne@mistbirkenfeldrfpd.org. Emailed applications will receive a confirmation reply of receipt only.

Hard copy applications may be delivered or mailed to:

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD

12525 Highway 202

Mist, OR 97016

The Fire District will make every effort to hold to the published timelines, however, these timelines may be subject to change due to extenuating circumstances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• EMT License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mist, OR 97016 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $31