County Emergency Medical Services Director

2 days ago


Riverside, California, United States Riverside County, CA Full time
About the Position

The Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administrator to join their team. As a key member of the department, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and coordinating the functions of the EMS system programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and coordinate 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.
  • Represent the Department in the areas of policy, planning, and committee participation.
  • Coordinate, prepare, and review budgets for EMS system programs and evaluate legal liability for system management.
  • Participate in the development of service fee rates and policies for the Department.
  • Serve as the Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator and ensure the coordination of a wide range of County and community health and hospital functions during County-wide emergencies.
  • Direct 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provide expertise, consultation, and assistance in the areas of medical disaster planning and Emergency Operations.
  • Serve as the EMS Administrator on behalf of the County as delegated by the Director.
  • 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 as needed.
  • Provide updates and report to the Board of Supervisors on critical EMS system matters as requested by the Director.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in biological science, health science, public health, environmental health, social science, emergency management, or a closely related field to the assignment.
  • Four years working in a supervisory or management capacity in an emergency management, emergency medical services, or public health organization which included a minimum of three years of specific experience directing and administering related programs.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management and 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, cultural and ethnic 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 a wide range of social and ethnic groups, organize, conduct, and actively participate in meetings and training sessions.


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