Emergency Medical Services Coordinator

Overview

Under general direction, the Emergency Medical Services Coordinator assists in coordinating the development of County-wide emergency medical services plans, policies and procedures; assists in administering the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program for the County; provides work direction to others; performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness
• Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of EMS programs and functions
• Practices, procedures, and methods used in the operation of medical transport and non-transport units
• Legal requirements of pre-hospital medical care
• Principles and practices of contract negotiation and monitoring
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
• Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
• Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments
• Analyze and evaluate data and information, and make appropriate recommendations
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Build coalitions among groups with differing needs and objectives
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Influence and persuade others to take a desired action and/or direction
• Collect, interpret and summarize a variety of data and information
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university in Health Care Administration, Public Health Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, Health Science, Life Science, Physical Science or other field closely related to the intent of the class;
AND
Two years of full-time paid experience reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring state or local governmental Emergency Medical Services programs.
AND
One year of full-time paid experience as an EMT, Paramedic, Mobile Intensive Care Nurse, Army Medic, or Navy Corps-person.

Note: A Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Health Care Administration, Public Health Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, Health Science, Life Science, Physical Science, or other field closely related to the intent of the class may substitute for one year of the required experience reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring state or local governmental Emergency Medical Services programs.

Note: Additional full-time paid experience reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring state or local governmental Emergency Medical Services programs may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. (2080 hours = 30 units)

Note: Current licensure as an EMT, Paramedic, or Registered Nurse is desirable.

 

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Go to SacCountyJobs.com to apply.