EMS Instructor

Full Time, 12 Months

Non-Exempt, Paygrade 32

Benefits Eligible, VRS Eligible

Job Summary/ Objective

Under the general direction of the EMS Education Coordinator, responsible for assisting with developing, coordinating, and providing initial certification and continuing education for EMS training for career and volunteer personnel in the Albemarle County Fire Rescue System.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Essential Functions

• Provides direct support to the EMS Education Coordinator, Training Battalion Chief, and Deputy Chief of Member Services.
• Assist with the scheduling and coordination of existing training programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Plans, manages, and coordinates the general operations of the EMS education programs and course offerings, including initial certification and continuing education, for both career and volunteer personnel.
• May serve as lead instructor for volunteer EMT classes. [LM1]
• Provides continuing education for career and volunteer personnel.
• Assists with Department Recruit Academy
• May serve as lead instructor for Paramedic Academy [LM2]
• Assist career and volunteer EMS providers with the recertification process as needed.
• Maintains appropriate course instructor/coordinator certification as required.
• Evaluates and measures the effectiveness of EMS training and development programs
• Serves as a Field Training Officer
• Assists with the Continuous Quality Improvement Program
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• Outstanding oral communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of all national and Virginia EMS training programs offered.
• Ability to analyze the Department’s EMS training and development needs.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Ability to make effective presentations.
• Thorough knowledge of departmental objectives, procedures, and organization.
• Ability to devise detailed procedures and methodology.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with career and volunteer personnel.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited two-year college, three years field experience as an EMS provider or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Virginia Paramedic certification
• Education Coordinator through Virginia Office of EMS
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications

• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
• ACLS, PALS, BLS, PHTLS Provider and Instructor (Must obtain within 12 months of hiring)
• Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course, Level II (VDFP preferred)
  
  

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Work is performed in both office and field settings.
• Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in mobile work.
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials of weight (up to 100 lbs).
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and manual dexterity.
• May be required to work nights and weekends
  
  

Remote Work

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is compliant with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia

Deadline to apply: Position will be posted until April 7, 2026.

Albemarle County Core Values

Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through

Community: We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.

Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.

Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.

Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human, and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.

Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.