Assistant Director of Public Safety – Emergency Medical Services Division

GRADE 2128
Pay Range $91,957 - $134,202

General Description

The purpose of this position is to manage the daily operations and long-term strategic plans of the EMS division of the Department. This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through regular meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Manages the daily operations of the EMS division.
• Interprets data to evaluate current practices and form a comprehensive plan for future development of the Division.
• Manages quality assurance and improvement processes.
• Coordinates the provision of advanced life support services from paramedic stations.
• Assists in development and administration of emergency medicals service budget (State and County).
• Develops and enforces general orders, standard operating procedures, and policies.
• Prepares specifications for equipment and vehicles, and place orders for such items.
• Plans and develops training programs.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services (EMS), health care, emergency management, or related field, supplemented by ten (10) years of emergency medical care management experience or supervisory experience at the EMS Administrative or Operations Manager/Supervisor level; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the modern principles, methods, and procedures of highly technical emergency medical services activities; knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures of public administration; knowledge of Federal and State laws, related ordinances, and codes; thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations; ability to plan, direct, and review the work of subordinates; ability to command under emergency conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, other agencies, and the public; command of the English language and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; good judgment; integrity; tact; operational knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, Up to 20 pounds of force frequently, Up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Physical attendance at work sites is required to perform manual tasks, provide immediate service to onsite customers, and supervise or interact with work groups.
• Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm’s length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
• The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Essential Functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

• May be required to pass standardized examination to determine basic and supervisory knowledge, skills & abilities or participate in a panel interview.
• Must possess and retain State of Delaware Paramedic certification, National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification, and current BCLS, ACLS, CPR, BTLS Advanced and/or PHTLS certification, and others as required.
• Must pass testing for infectious diseases.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.