EMS Deputy Chief

Ware County Government•Waycross, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ware County participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. This position supervises the work of departmental personnel involved in emergency medical assistance and clerical work, develops and distributes shift assignments, procures equipment and supplies, maintains job performance records, coordinates departmental responses with other agencies, recommends personnel actions, serves as a communications liaison, coordinates in-service training, oversees office procedures for billing and accounts, prepares payroll records, serves as infection control officer, attends training sessions, and performs paramedic duties as needed. The role requires knowledge of applicable laws, departmental policies, county geography and road systems, budgeting, purchasing, basic accounting, emergency medical techniques, medical terminology, and infection control procedures. Skills in management, supervision, driving, emergency medical techniques, communication, record-keeping, report preparation, and decision-making are essential.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the geography and road system of the county.
Knowledge of county budgeting and purchasing procedures.
Knowledge of basic accounting practices.
Knowledge of basic and advanced emergency medical and life-sustaining techniques, including cardiac care, trauma and shock care, and ventilation and other CPR techniques.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of infection control procedures.
Skill in management and supervision.
Skill in driving, emergency and otherwise.
Skill in the administration of emergency medical techniques.
Skill in written and oral communication.
Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.
Skill in making decisions accurately and rapidly.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/ department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate state EMS certification.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

Supervises the work of departmental personnel involved in emergency medical assistance and clerical work; assigns tasks to personnel.
Develops and distributes shift assignments to personnel.
Procures all equipment and supplies used by the department.
Maintains job performance records on all employees.
Coordinates departmental responses and operating policies and procedures with those of other related agencies.
Recommends all actions relating to the discipline, promotion, demotion and dismissal of personnel.
Serves as departmental communications liaison to other area medical and emergency response systems and services.
Coordinates the provision of in-service training for personnel; maintains all training and certification records.
Oversees office procedures related to the billing and processing of accounts.
Prepares and reviews departmental payroll records.
Serves as infection control officer for the EMS; coordinates the implementation of related procedures.
Attends training sessions and seminars as required.
Performs the duties of a paramedic (see EMS/6) as needed for emergency or disaster calls.
Performs other related duties as assigned.