County Emergency Medical Services Administrator
County Emergency Medical Services Administrator
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$ 95522 - 151605
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD) seeks a County Emergency Medical Services Administrator in Riverside. The incumbent will be responsible for planning organizing directing evaluating and coordinating the functions of the EMS system programs goals objectives policies and procedures. TheCounty Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administratorwill also monitor legislation to determine the impact to and ensure compliance of the department and EMS programs. In addition the incumbent plans and oversees the certification recertification and decertification of EMS personnel and is considered the Ambulance Permit Officer.
Seeking candidates that possess extensive paramedic private EMS provider and/or fire experience. Competitive candidates will have experience as an RN in an acute care or critical care unit and a bachelors degree.Meet the Team!
The Riverside CountyEmergency Management Department (EMD is a public safety department that includes Emergency Planning Division (EPD) the Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency (REMSA) and the Emergency Services Division (ESD). EMD coordinates emergency management and emergency medical services in order to mitigate prevent prepare for respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters.
Who can Apply
This recruitment is open to all applicants
Applicants who are current Riverside County employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plan organize direct evaluate and coordinate the functions of the EMS system programs goals objectives policies and procedures; act as a liaison and advocate in support of EMS programs to various advisory boards and commissions regulatory boards local state and federal agencies patients providers and other concerned individuals; represent the Department in the areas of policy planning and committee participation; coordinate prepare and review budgets for EMS system programs and evaluate legal liability for system management; participate in the development of service fee rates and policies for the Department.Serve as the Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator and ensure the coordination of a wide range of County and community health and hospital functions during Countywide emergencies; direct the enforcement of EMS standards codes and regulations Countywide and serve as an advisor in technical interpretation of applicable standards; direct the development implementation and evaluation of the comprehensive Countywide EMS Strategic Plan; oversee the certification recertification and decertification of EMS personnel and the authorization reauthorization and revocation of authorization for service providing agencies.Evaluate and monitor services and programs including the establishment and oversight of EMS educational standards and training requirements; assist in the coordination of EMS system programs with other counties and agencies to promote a uniform approach; develop procedures and policies for field and office operations ensuring compliance with federal state and Departmental requirements; establish and direct quality assurance procedures.Develop and promote effective working relationships with public and private organizations County departments local state and federal agencies and community organizations; conduct and/or participate in contract negotiations relevant to the EMS system with outside vendors organizations or consultants; serve as a resource to other program managers in planning developing and implementing related components of their respective program.Provide expertise consultation and assistance in the areas of medical disaster planning and Emergency Operations; serve as the EMS Administrator on behalf of the County as delegated by the Director.Monitor legislation to determine the impact to and ensure compliance of the Department and EMS system programs; oversee the acquisition maintenance review analysis and reporting of EMS system data; make presentations and serve as a representative on other organizational boards to represent the County of Riverside and EMD as needed; provide updates and report to the Board of Supervisors on critical EMS system matters as requested by the Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree preferably with a major in biological science health science public health environmental health social science emergency management or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis one year of full time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.Experience: Four years working in a supervisory or management capacity in an emergency management emergency medical services or public health organization which included a minimum of three years of specific experience directing and administering related programs. (Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree preferably with a major in nursing public health public or business administration or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for one year of the nonspecific required experience.Knowledge of: The principles and practices of emergency management and emergency medical services; basic organizational principles and procedures in the field of the emergency medical service system delivery; sociological and economic characteristics of the community and emergency medical service system provision; community resources available for assistance in Department programs; public relations methods including familiarity with local media communications that will be of assistance in carrying out the Department function; proper English construction and grammar; functions and service of local state and federal emergency management or emergency medical service system agencies and related governing boards; cultural and ethnic values and customs and traditions of county populations and provider agencies (target groups).Ability to: Manage coordinate and direct the activities of the Department; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prepare and control budgets; apply pertinent laws regulations and County and department policies as they relate to the emergency medical service system programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff other departments outside agencies and the general public; supervise and coordinate the work of medical professional technical and support staff; prepare and assist others in preparing specialized programs; speak and write effectively including preparation of clear and concise reports; develop and maintain good relationships with a wide range of social and ethnic groups; organize conduct and actively participate in meetings and training sessions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- For more information regarding the position please contact the recruiter Mary Miller ator via email at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
