Supervising Emergency Medical Services Coordinator

Supervising Emergency Medical Services Coordinator (Finance) The Riverside County Fire Department is seeking a Supervising Emergency Management Services (EMS) Coordinator to support operations in Riverside. The incumbent will manage and coordinate the overall administration of the Riverside County Fire EMS program. The Supervising EMS Coordinator will also be tasked with interfacing with Fire staff, public safety agencies, educational institutions, medical community, advisory boards and commissions, and regulatory bodies as needed to ensure that EMS system goals and objectives are implemented. Additionally, the incumbent will perform the full range of supervisory duties and other work as assigned. Meet the Team The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service. Who May Apply This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current Fire Department employees will be considered before other applicants. Responsibilities Evaluate and monitor services and programs including the establishment and oversight of EMS educational standards and training requirements; assist in the coordination of EMS system programs with other counties and agencies to promote a uniform approach; develop procedures and policies for field and office operations ensuring compliance with federal, state and Departmental requirements; establish and direct quality assurance procedures. Administer the enforcement of EMS standards, codes and regulations County-wide and serve as an advisor in technical interpretation of applicable standards; direct the development, implementation and evaluation of the comprehensive County-wide EMS Strategic Plan; oversee the certification, recertification and decertification of EMS personnel and the authorization, reauthorization and revocation of authorization for service providing agencies. Assist the County EMS Administrator or a Fire Deputy Director in planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and coordinating the functions of the EMS system programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures; act as a liaison and advocate in support of EMS programs to various advisory boards and commissions, regulatory boards, local, state and federal agencies, patients, providers, and other concerned individuals. Develop and promote effective working relationships with public and private organizations, County departments, local, state and federal agencies, and community organizations; conduct and/or participate in contract negotiations relevant to the EMS system with outside vendors, organizations or consultants; serve as a resource to other program managers in planning, developing and implementing related components of their respective program. Monitor legislation to determine the impact to and ensure compliance of the Department and EMS system programs; oversee the acquisition, maintenance, review, analysis, and reporting of EMS system data; make presentations and serve as a representative on other organizational boards to represent the County of Riverside and EMD or Fire; provide updates and report to the Board of Supervisors on critical EMS system matters as requested by the Director. Support the Medical and Health Operational Area Coordination Program and disaster medical planning to ensure effective and integrated medical/health and emergency management response operations. Prepare and monitor budgets, grant applications, and monitor grant compliance. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in public health, health science, emergency management, emergency medicine, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.) Experience: Three years working in a lead capacity in emergency management or emergency medical services which includes specific experience administering related programs. Knowledge of: The principles and practices of emergency medical services; basic organizational principles and procedures in the field of the emergency medical service system delivery; sociological and economic characteristics of the community and emergency medical service system provision; community resources available for assistance in Department programs; public relations methods, including familiarity with local media communications, that will be of assistance in carrying out the Department function; proper English construction and grammar; functions and service of local, state and federal emergency management or emergency medical service system agencies and related governing boards; community values and customs and traditions of county populations and provider agencies (target groups). Ability to: Manage, coordinate and direct the activities of the Department; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prepare and control budgets; apply pertinent laws, regulations and County and department policies as they relate to the emergency medical service system programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, outside agencies, and the general public; supervise and coordinate the work of medical professional, technical and support staff; prepare and assist others in preparing specialized programs; speak and write effectively, including preparation of clear and concise reports; develop and maintain good relationships with the community; organize, conduct and actively participate in meetings and training sessions. Other Requirements License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Contact Information: For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter, Mary Miller, at 951‑955‑3454 or via email at mmiller@rivco.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr