03/02/2022
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
EMS Director
Jeff Davis County Ambulance
Job Function Summary:
Jeff Davis County Ambulance has an opening for a qualified person to replace our retiring EMS Director. This position is a unique opportunity for the right individual to meet the challenge of leading a volunteer service into the future to keep pace within the ever-changing EMS environment. This is also a great opportunity for someone looking for a slower pace in a rural, sparsely populated area where community means everything.
The EMS Director is responsible for:
● Staff operations, business planning, and budget development
● Ensuring all components of the service are following professional standards and state and federal
regulatory requirements
● Overseeing, supervising, managing, and directing the administration and operation of Jeff Davis County
Ambulance
The EMS Director will be required to respond to emergency calls as needed. The Director must exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment when interpreting established policies, goals, and objectives and when addressing sensitive, political, legal, and otherwise complex system issues. The Director must possess a high level of problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate and direct emergency operations in challenging situations associated with providing emergency medical treatment in the field. The EMS Director reports to, and works closely with, the Jeff Davis County Judge as well as County Commissioners. A brief list of required duties and skills is listed below. A complete job description is available upon request.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ø Responsible for maintaining an adequate staff of certified emergency medical personnel necessary for emergency response.
Ø Supervise staff, evaluate performance and adherence to established policies. Responsible for disciplinary actions as well as the hiring and termination of staff.
Ø Establish and develop short- and long-range goals and objectives to ensure the operational effectiveness of the agency.
Ø Develop, implement, and oversee operations budget to include tracking of income and expenditures.
Ø Manage department resources to include supplies, equipment, vehicles, and training. Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory to meet the needs and projected needs of the service as well as record
keeping of controlled substances according to DEA guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ø Knowledge of modern management principles and practice
Ø Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid policies and procedures
Ø Knowledge of budgeting methods and systems as well as supervisory and management techniques and
principles
Ø Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Required Education & Experience:
Ø Must possess current NREMT-Paramedic certification with a minimum of five (5) years of continuous active service with an accredited EMS 911-based agency licensed for patient care and transport. If needed, must be able to obtain Texas certification within 30 days of hire.
Ø Must possess current CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications.
Ø Bachelor’s degree in business administration, emergency management, emergency services or related field. A combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary skills and abilities to perform required job responsibilities may be considered in lieu of these requirements.
Ø Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the provision of emergency medical care in a 911 EMS transport service, two years of which were in a managerial capacity.
This is an exempt, full-time position. Jeff Davis County offers a competitive salary, a benefits package which includes paid vacation, sick time, and holidays as well as paid health insurance and participation in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS).
Interested candidates should submit their resume, by mail or email, along with three (3) letters of recommendation, and copies of relevant certifications to:
EMS Director Vacancy
Honorable Judge Curtis Evans
Jeff Davis County Judge
PO Box 836
Fort Davis, TX 79734
[email protected]
(432) 426-3968
