EMS Deputy Chief

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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.

Salary : $28 - $32