Battalion Chief EMS

Under general supervision performs responsible administrative supervisory and technical duties related to emergency medical services system leadership community paramedicine EMS education and training and interagency healthcare collaboration. Supports the protection of life and health through effective emergency response systems EMS program development clinical quality improvement and community-based healthcare FUNCTIONS(Performs Some or all of the following)Management Team Administrative & Supervisory Functions: EMS Education Program Manager: Oversees develops implements and evaluates Independence Fire Departments EMS education and training programs. This includes curriculum development competency assessment continuing education management and American Heart Association certification programs. Functions as lead instructor for most internal EMS education offerings. Ensures compliance with applicable federal state local and departmental standards on EMS education. Oversees CQI systems and coordinates with the Medical Director on EMS protocols and education as Program Manager: Serves as Program Manager for Alternative Response for Community Health (ARCH) Community Paramedicine Program. The program manager must perform in a hybrid work environment that includes working ARCH shifts as a Community Paramedic as well as fulfilling administrative leadership roles such as developing and evaluating program operations data collection performance outcomes and system development. The Program Manager has a crucial role in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to improve ARCH operations and community health Medical Operations: Participates in emergency incident response as assigned and functions within the Incident Command System (ICS) as directed by the Incident Commander. Responds to emergency medical incidents to provide clinical leadership and EMS system oversight. May assume command of medically focused emergency incidents when designated or authorized by the Fire other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief or QualificationsEducation and Experience:Graduation from high school or GED; ANDMissouri-licensed Paramedic;Four (4) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in emergency medical services fire service management EMS education healthcare or a closely related equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of:EMS systems fire-based EMS operations Incident Command System (ICS) and EMS clinical standards. EMS system design mobile integrated healthcare (MIH) community paramedicine alternative response models and community-based healthcare education principles including adult learning concepts curriculum development instructional design competency-based training and program systems and reimbursement methodologies including Medicare Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) and value-based care concepts as they relate to EMS and community improvement methodologies data-driven performance management EMS documentation systems and clinical outcome collaboration involving healthcare systems hospitals behavioral health providers public health agencies governmental entities nonprofit organizations and community principles including policy development personnel management and program use and maintenance of EMS-specific medications equipment and disposable in:EMS system development integration and operational coordination across emergency response community paramedicine and alternative response implementing and managing EMS education programs including curriculum design instructional delivery competency evaluation and continuing education operational and clinical data to evaluate performance identify trends and guide system multidisciplinary teams managing complex projects and coordinating initiatives involving multiple internal and external and maintaining effective partnerships with healthcare systems government agencies nonprofit organizations and community and effective communication including preparing reports delivering presentations and representing the department in professional and public tact discretion initiative and independent judgment in both routine and high-pressure to:Plan direct and evaluate comprehensive EMS systems and programs including clinical operations support education community paramedicine and quality improvement and manage EMS education systems that ensure clinical competency regulatory compliance and professional EMS operations with broader healthcare and community-based systems to improve patient outcomes and system as a departmental liaison and representative in interagency healthcare and public safety and apply complex regulations clinical standards and operational mentor and develop personnel while managing performance and organizational effectively within the Incident Command System during emergency complex problems develop practical solutions and implement system-level effectively with employees leadership elected officials and community Qualifications:Valid State Drivers License; HazMat Operations Level Certified; Missouri Paramedic; Missouri Community Paramedic or equivalent (Must complete within 1 year of hire); National Incident Management System (NIMS) (Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire); Missouri State Fire Instructor II Certification (Must complete within first year of hire); American Heart Association Instructor ACLS & BLS (Must complete within first year of hire) The successful candidate must be eligible to participate in federally funded healthcare programs as a condition of 1 & 2 preferred but not Environment:Functions of the position generally performed in a controlled environment but subject to all seasonal and weather extremes. Emergency response travel expected in normal course of performing duties. Many functions of the work pose high degree of hazard uncertainty. Various levels of mental application required i.e.; memory for details emotional stability discriminating thinking creative problem solving. Works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risk of electrical shock and vibration. Continuous use of motor skills. Drug testingPosition open until filled. You may apply online athttp// Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. 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