#9100-Emergency Medical Services Supervisor *Internal Applicants Only*

The County of Fluvanna, VA has an opening for a full-time Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supervisor.  To succeed in this role the ideal candidate must have a minimum of three years of experience as an EMS lead or EMS shift Supervisor, with The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supervisor performs difficult skilled human support and administrative work coordinating day-to-day activities of the Department, scheduling, supervising, management of the department pharmacy, and overseeing the work of all levels of EMTs, operating an ambulance, responding to calls for emergency medical services, providing emergency medical care, preparing and maintaining appropriate records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Emergency Services.  a preferred five years of experience as an EMS lead or shift supervisor. Will consider other experiences on a case-by-case basis, considering education and experience. Must maintain all required certifications and licenses as noted in the position description. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides supervision for the day-to-day operational efficiency of the department’s EMS activities; coordinates work in the station and on emergency calls, both on-site and in transport; reviews service calls and provides quality improvement feedback to appropriate the authority.
• Supervises the EMS personnel and responds to emergency calls of a possible critical nature, as determined by the Director of Emergency Services, that might require advanced life support (ALS).
• Provides ICS direction and control of EMS personnel on emergency scenes as part of a unified command with fire and law enforcement.
• Maintains the department pharmacy to ensure drug bags are properly stocked, order necessary emergency drugs, maintains records for all, ensures accuracy of stock, and trains personnel in proper storage, handling, record management and exchange of all drugs to include control substances.
• Reviews all EMS calls to ensure quality control and to evaluate areas for additional training and ensures that regular quality improvement committee meetings are held in conjunction with the Department's Operational Medical Director.
• Handles daily scheduling and staffing for the department.
• Precepts new hires or employees progressing to ALS certifications.
• Drives vehicles and transports patients to emergency care facilities.
• Performs a variety of record-keeping and administrative reporting duties. Ensures that service pre-hospital patient care reports are completed promptly.
• Coordinates the ordering of appropriate equipment and supplies for proper functioning and response of the Department to service requests.
• Complies with safety policies ​​​​​​and procedures implemented by the assigned department; encourages and promotes a culture of safety and service.
• Attends continuing education for certification; coordinates training events and opportunities for department staff.
• Works in conjunction with the Department's Operational Medical Director to ensure that appropriate patient assessment, treatment, and disposition, including the selection of transport destination, is provided to patients by the Department by overseeing the quality management program.
• Maintains positive working relationships and coordinates with other County fire, rescue, and law enforcement to provide optimal services.
• Performs the duties of the Department's Designated Infection Control Officer.
• Be an EMT-certified instructor and assist the department training officer with developing and implementing a department CEU program 
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team; considerable skill in performing emergency medical assessments, patient treatment, and procedures.
• Physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, volunteers, other agencies, and the general public.
• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. 
• Serve as duty officer for the department on a rotational basis. 
• This position is also responsible for performing other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The essential function of the position is to provide Fluvanna County Citizens with comprehensive EMS Service. The position must maintain all required certifications and licenses. 

• High School diploma or equivalent
•  Virginia EVOC (Class II or III) as recognized by the Virginia EMS regulations
•  EMT-Paramedic
•  VAOEMS Education Coordinator (within one year of hire)
•  Designated Infection Control Officer Certification (within one year of hire)
•  CPR
•  ACLS, PALS
•  ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 
• ICS 300 and 400 (within two years of hire)

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING:

Minimum 3 years of experience as an EMT-Paramedic and 3 years of progressive leadership experience as an EMS lead, Lieutenant, Captain, or EMS shift supervisor, with a preferred 5 years of progressive leadership. Will consider other experience on a case-by-case basis, considering education and experience.

The below certifications are not required for this position, but could be beneficial for the future:

• VA State Firefighter I & II
• Virginia EVOC (Class III)
• Fire or EMS Officer I and/or II

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Environmental: Work is typically performed in an indoor/outdoor setting

The department Admin is currently open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  

• Physical Effort: Light to moderate work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 
• Hazards: Employee is subject to both inside and outside conditions: activities occur inside and outside in approximately equal amounts.

POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Check
• Possession of and maintaining a driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Fingerprints per VA OEMS
• Vaccination records
• Copy of Certifications.
• Twelve (12) month probationary period.
• Must consent to drug testing consistent with Fluvanna County’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Annual Salary: $75,317 to $86,615 depending on qualifications

Excellent benefits (paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, and VRS retirement).

Submit a cover letter, resume, references, and County application to jobs@fluvannacounty.org.   

Applications are available on the county website at www.fluvannacounty.org

Submit a County application, resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@fluvannacounty.org.

The Position is open until filled.

EOE/EEO