- Salary
- $66k – $72k/yr
- Location
- Laurinburg, NC, NC, US
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Performs leadership and administrative support in the management and daily operations of the Emergency Management Services Department. Work involves assisting the Emergency Services Director with operational oversight of personnel, resources, and emergency response activities to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality emergency services.
Plans and coordinates all emergency service training programs at the basic and advanced levels, in the use of equipment such as computers, medical supplies.
Reviews reports to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and protocols applicable to types of calls answered, investigating deviations as they are found; reviews time spent on various aspects of calls, such as time on scene, response times, analyzes information to determine inadequacies or need for altering procedures, as appropriate.
Must possess considerable computer skills and ability to use EMS report writing software.
Completes and maintains records documenting completion of various training courses by EMS personnel; prepares and submits documentation for recertification of individual staff members, as necessary.
Requisitions and maintains inventory of supplies, including computer, medications and apparatus; ensures compliance with established inventory control and security procedures; requisitions and maintains inventory of office supplies. Provides purchasing documentation for departmental supplies to the county finance office as required.
Responds to emergency calls, performs necessary work in accordance with established protocol for Basic and Advanced Life Support; administers necessary emergency medical care required.
Serves as Operations Officer, maintaining operations policies, assisting with budget development, ordering supplies and scheduling personnel.
Updates and maintains Scotland County EMS Systems plan compliance with NCOEMS.
High School Diploma, or equivalency and courses in emergency medical care, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in emergency medical service work, and emergency management programs including some supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Nationally Registered Paramedic, and 4 year Academic Degree desired but not mandatory. Type 1 Emergency Management Coordinator certification desired but not mandatory.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services as a Paramedic
possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must attend UNCC EMS Institute for management
Must respond to emergency events within 30 minutes of notification
Physical Requirements: Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually involves walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. On occasion when functioning in the capacity of a field medic, must be physically able to lift a patient and stretcher of a minimum weight of 150 pounds.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
Criminal Records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate;
All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed;
Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable;
High school diploma or college degree must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
