Bureau Chief, EMS Training and Development

Orange County Government • Emergency Services, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orange County Emergency Services Department has an opening for a Bureau Chief, EMS Training and Development. The work is primarily responsibility for coordinating, planning and conducting Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training program. The EMS Bureau Chief of Training and Development is responsible for assuring that the necessary skills and knowledge are taught, participants are adequately trained, licenses and certifications are kept current, and records are maintained in accordance with local and State requirements. Work is performed under the general supervision of the EMS Division Chief allowing for with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the guidelines of departmental protocols and guidelines. Supervision or leading others is a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required. This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Fitness for Duty Assessment is required. An SBI background Check is required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in emergency services or emergency management, Homeland Security, Public Administration or related field AND one (1) year of work experience as a certified Paramedic in an EMS system; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in emergency services or emergency management, Homeland Security, Public Administration or related field AND three (3) years of work experience as a certified Paramedic in an EMS system; OR Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency AND seven (7) years of work experience in an EMS system with at least three (3) years as a Certified Paramedic.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of North Carolina certification at the Paramedic level, or National Registry or other State Paramedic Certification with the ability to obtain North Carolina Paramedic Certification within three (3) months through the State OEMS legal recognition process is required.
• Must be able to successfully obtain local practice credentialing through successful completion of the Orange County Field Training Evaluation Process within the first six (6) months of hire.
• Possession of the North Carolina Office of EMS Level 2 Instructor Certification.
• Must have the ability to attend meetings and events outside of regular business hours.
• All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of an SBI background check, Fitness for Duty assessment, and pre-employment drug screen.
• Participation in the County Drug and Alcohol Screening program is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, planning and conducting Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training program.
• Assuring that the necessary skills and knowledge are taught.
• Ensuring participants are adequately trained.
• Ensuring licenses and certifications are kept current.
• Maintaining records in accordance with local and State requirements.
• Supervision or leading others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager