Emergency Services Instructor Advanced Life Support Grade 20
Emergency Services Instructor Advanced Life Support Grade 20
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$ 65701 - 104197
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About the Position
Anticipated salary range upon hire:$65701 $100154 The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA)is a premier training facility dedicated to preparing firefighters emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics for the challenges of modern emergency response. We providecuttingedgeeducation in the discipline of Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedic training that blends rigorous classroom instruction with handson simulations and realworld clinical experience. Our program ensures that paramedics are equipped with the critical skills needed to make lifesaving decisions in highpressure situations. Withstateoftheartfacilities expert instructors and a commitment to innovation MCFRS PSTA offers an exciting and rewarding environment for those passionate about emergency medicine and public service.
Join Our Team at MCFRS!
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS)is seeking a dedicated Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Services Instructor to join our team! We are looking for a skilled paramedic who is not only experienced in emergency medical care but also exemplifies dependability a strong work ethic adaptability and problemsolving ability. Teamwork is essentialatMCFRSand we value individuals who communicate effectively collaborate with others and contribute to a positive and professional work environment. A great teammember isinclusivereliable respectful accountable andalways ready to support their colleagues and share knowledge.
MCFRS is an exciting place to work because we invest inequity inclusionmentorship career development and leadership growth. We are looking for individuals with vision motivation and integrity who can inspire others and make sound decisions under pressure. If you are ready to be part of a progressive teamdriven organization where you can make a real difference advance your career and help shape the future of emergency medical services MCFRS is the place for you! Join us and be part of something greater.
What Youll Be Doing
As an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Services Instructor at MCFRS youwillplay a vital role in shaping the future of emergency medical care by training and mentoring paramedics ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to provide lifesaving care and uphold the highest standards of service to our community.
Curriculum Development & Instruction
Workboth independently andon teams tocreate new ALS Professional Development content ensuring alignment with current industry standards and best practicesas wellasunique organizational needs.
Develop and deliver lessons and evaluation tools based on curriculum learningobjectives.
Provide didactic and laboratory instruction for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Training Academys Paramedic and EMT programs.
Plan and coordinate the training and educational activities for approximately350 career and volunteerlicensed ALS professionals.
Instructional Delivery & Student Engagement
Independently prepare and deliver ALS Continuing Education courses at the Training Academy and offsite locations.
Guide evaluate and mentor students during classroom and handson training sessions.
Develop and implement learner remediation plans in collaboration with EMS instructional staff.
Content Curation & Multimedia Integration
Curate and incorporate multimedia content (videos interactive tools simulations etc) to enhance training programs.
Adapt instructional methods to engage diverse learning styles and improve student comprehension and retention.
Additional Expectations
Workskillfullyunder routine deadlines managing multiple projects and instructional schedules efficiently.
Collaborate with EMS instructional staff (both uniformed and civilian) to develop and enhance course offerings.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge ofMarylandemergency medical services (EMS) delivery within an allhazards Fire/Rescue department setting.
Apply adult learning methodologies and competencybased education principles to EMS instruction.
Maintain strong interpersonal skills flexibility and teamwork working closely with colleagues and stakeholders.
This position may require offsite work evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
Age: Twentyone 21 years or older.
Experience: Three 3 years of experience in either a paid or volunteer capacity in performing duties and responsibilities associated with fire suppression and/or emergency medical services (EMS).
Education:Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland or a high school equivalency diploma
Training and/or Certification:
Emergency Medical Services Instructor Basic Life Support (BLS):
American Heart Association CPR Instructor
State of Maryland Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)*
Obtain and maintain Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board (MICRB) certification as an Emergency Services Instructor in the appropriate discipline assigned
*Equivalency:
EMT certification with another jurisdiction that has reciprocity with Maryland or National Registry EMT in accordance with State of Maryland Executive Order No..
Emergency Medical Services Instructor Advanced Life Support (ALS):
State of Maryland Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic
Obtain and maintain instructor permissions via the Montgomery County EMS Operational Program
Equivalency:None except as stated above.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
License:
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) drivers license from the applicants state of residence appropriate to the equipment operated by an employee in the discipline assigned.Preferred Criteria Interview Preferences
Education and Certification
Bachelors degree from an accredited fouryear university (preferably in EMS Fire Science Education Healthcare Administration or a related field).
Masters degree in a relevant discipline (Education Emergency Management Public Health Healthcare Administration or similar) is highly desirable.
National EMS (NAEMSE) Instructor.
TechnicalInstructional and OperationalSkills
Five 5 years of experience in the ALS instructor field.
Experience developing curriculum lesson plans and instructional materials for adult learners.
Experience in filming and editing training videos using professional digital media tools includingproficiencywith video production software to create highquality instructional content.
Strong understanding of competencybased education and adult learning methodologies in EMS instruction.
Prior experience in classroom simulation and skillsbased EMS instruction.
Experience working within an allhazards Fire/Rescue department setting.
Knowledge of state and national EMS education standards and certification requirements (e.g. Maryland MIEMSS National Registry CoAEMSP).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly as it relates to employment opportunities the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference refer to the Careers webpage onHiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education relevant experience knowledge skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a Lateral Transfer candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge skills and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation the Countys Public Employees (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employmentand the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Employment Type
Full-Time
