Division Chief - EMS

The purpose of this position is to serve as the Wausau Fire Department’s EMS Director and assume responsibility for planning, coordinating, evaluating EMS operations and compliance. Subject matter expert for EMS and ambulance billing.  The Division Chief- EMS is responsible for administering and performing professional level work in planning, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and overseeing the operations of emergency medical care while ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and administrative rules.

1. Maintain the professional standards for all fire department personnel. This includes reviewing the applicable standards, regulations and requirements and identifying the need for compliance and work place development.
2. Manages EMS staff including Crew Leaders and QA Coordinators and leads the departments CQI programs. 
3. In coordination with the Deputy Chief, Battalion Chiefs and EMS Division Chief, plan and/or conduct regularly scheduled company and multi-company drills/training exercises in fire service and rescue disciplines.
4. Develop and maintain job performance requirements for individual and company-level knowledge and skills.
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6. Responsible for properly tracking employee EMS training. Maintain electronic training files for all members and all training programs. Upon request, develop and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of training performance.
7. Coordinates EMS training, credentialing, and licensure. Presents EMS educational programs to ensure compliance.
8. Maintain thorough knowledge of the agency’s apparatus and the tools and equipment carried on them.
9. Identify and apply for grant opportunities to enhance the training program.
10. Continually evaluate best practices to refine, revise, enhance, improve, and update training programs and related content.
11. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, national standards, and best practices such as (but not limited to) OSHA, ISO, NFPA, DSPS, and the City’s Insurance carrier.
12. Develop and manage task books for Recruit Firefighter/Paramedics, Driver Operators, Lieutenants and Battalion Chief positions.
13. Upon request, attend MABAS meetings.
14. Maintain memberships in professional associations. Attend conferences and seminars which support the training officer activities.
15. Provides direction to fire personnel in the administration of the EMS Program. Mentors and directs the activities and work of Emergency Medical Service Crew Leader and Emergency Medical Service Quality Assurance Coordinators. 
16. Advances the Department through appropriate training by planning, preparing and presenting EMS educational programs with objectives and content which ensures compliance with State and Department programs and requirements. Oversees and/or records all completed training.
17. Assists in researching and developing policies, protocols, and procedures, to include analyzing, drafting, coordinating preparation and implementation.
18. Supervises and assists the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and station as necessary.
19. Ensures all medical equipment on ambulances and fire apparatus are appropriate and in good working order and that medical supplies are at an appropriate inventory level.
20. Staffs an ambulance at the Paramedic level to conduct periodic evaluations of personnel, to assess proficiency, or as needed in staff shortages.
21. Integrates health and safety plans, policies, and procedures into daily work activities; ability to conduct initial accident and incident investigations.
22. Participates on appropriate committees as a representative for the Wausau Fire Department to ensure the Departments interests are represented or to advance the Department.
23. Assists with vehicle and equipment procurement within budgetary guidelines.
24. Monitors and evaluates section expenditures, which includes recommendation of budget items; evaluating past fiscal spending; anticipating future spending; and performing other budget related activities.
25. Oversees medical equipment readiness, ambulance licensure, patient care reporting, infection control, billing liaison, CQI/QA with Medical Director. 
26. Researches and identifies grant opportunities in EMS/Fire and be able to persuasively communicate the Wausau Fire Department’s mission in developing, writing, and submitting grant proposals to third-party entities.
27. Assists in preparing plans that outline operating procedures to be used in response to disasters/emergencies.
28. Serves as liaison with state/local agencies, hospitals, vendors. Represents WFD in public education and specialty transports.

This position requires a minimum of five years of full-time firefighting and or EMS experience supplemented by an associate’s degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, regionally accredited institution in Emergency Medical Services, or related field. Consideration will be given to persons with a combination of education and experience which demonstrates an equal level of competency.

Certifications

• State of Wisconsin Paramedic License, or ability to obtain licensure prior to hire.
• Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
• Possession of a valid Driver's License with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle within the State of Wisconsin
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• Pediatric Life Support Certification (PALS)

Required within 2 Years

• State of Wisconsin Firefighter or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) II Certification
• Emergency Services Instructor I
• State of Wisconsin Fire Officer or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) I Certification
• Emergency Service Instructor II
• Incident Safety Officer
• State of Wisconsin Fire Officer or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) II Certification
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400,700 800 certificates
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor
• American Heart Association ACLS Instructor

Additional educational and experience qualifications desired include:

• Substantial experience as a trainer or teacher within the EMS discipline and in a fire service setting.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Instructor.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Experience Provider (ACLS-EP) Instructor.
• Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations or comparable.
• Fire Inspector I.
• Hazardous Materials Technician certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor
• Supervisory experience within leadership positions.
• Any combination of training and/or education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in fire science, emergency medical services, education, public safety administration or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods and procedures of managing Emergency Medical Services
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the operations of Emergency Medical Services
• Knowledge of the principles of personnel management including recruiting, retention, training, and discipline
• Strong focus on EMS system evaluation, billing, HIPAA, policy/protocol development, reporting, and quality improvement
• Knowledge of effective methods of supervision
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System
• Knowledge of basic and Advanced Life Support practices and procedures, and HIPAA regulations and procedures
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products and tools
• Ability to manage staff effectively.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of diverse audiences to include subordinates, peers, superiors, elected officials, members of the media, and the public.
• Ability to work under extremely stressful situations.
• Ability to analyze and categorize data and information using established criteria, to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives.
• Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
• Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information such as training reports, training materials, personnel records, equipment test records, maintenance schedules, EMS licenses, personnel evaluations, training forms, State statutes, ordinances, computer software manuals, labor contract, policy manuals, safety standards and manuals and educational curricula.
• Ability to use functional reasoning in performing influence functions such as supervising, managing, leading, teaching, directing, and controlling.
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery, with some requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as fire suppression equipment and related tools, computer keyboard, VCR, slide/overhead projector, video tape recorder.
• Ability to exert physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to evaluate, plan and execute emergency and non-emergency operations.
• Ability to wear respirators to include a self-contained breathing apparatus. 

Physical and Working Environment

Ability to work under conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations and extremes, odors, toxic agents, potential violence, noise, vibrations, machinery, electrical current, explosives, wetness, disease and/or dust, may cause discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.

Moderate exposure to environmental conditions that impact physical comfort such as poor ventilation and temperature extremes. May require specialized clothing or wearing personal protective equipment as well self- contained breathing apparatus. Damage to clothing is possible.

Close mental and visual attention is continuously required. Moderate physical demands typically found in trades work with moderate exposure to workplace hazards. Requires regular lifting, bending, twisting, turning, and use of power equipment.

IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application.  Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered.

When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses.  References will not be contacted unless a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone (715) 261-6630 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the City not provide access to this information.

If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act

The City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $66,976 - $94,702