Vacancy Announcement

Job Title: EMS (Emergency Medical Services)Operations Chief

Posting Dates: January 27 through February 27, 2017

Work Location: LaBelle, Florida

Purpose of Job: Responsible for the administration, direction, planning, daily operations, and personnel management of all functions and employees within the EMS department and County Volunteer Fire departments and responsibilities. This position requires 24/7/365 availability. This position also covers all training of the EMS personnel and the First Response Program.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Serves as supervisor of field personnel directly involved with emergency operations of various types.
  2. Ensure continuity of daily operations.
  3. Coordinates initial response with available resources and expands organizational structure to meet the needs of the incident.
  4. Ensures that the safety of field personnel and operations are conducted using accepted techniques.
  5. Demonstrates sound leadership and judgment during emergency operations.
  6. Applies appropriate resources based upon urgency of the incident.
  7. Ensures efficient emergency management services.
  8. Identifies environmental hazards for subordinate personnel and provides proper safety equipment.
  9. Provides training to the EMS and First Responder personnel.
  10. Maintains proper leadership role with County and City agencies.
  11. Maintains Medical Quality Assurance per Medical Director.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Assists the Company in any necessary duties to achieve Company goals.

2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Vacancy Announcement

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety, Management or related equivalent experience required.
  • Must be a Florida State certified Paramedic.
  • Must be certified in the State of Florida as a Fire Fighter. (preferred)

Hours of Work

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required

Starting Range:Salary to be determined by candidate’s qualifications/experience.

This is a full-time position that includes County medical benefits and State Retirement.

To Apply:

Submit a completed Hendry County BOCC Application, Applicant Survey, and Veteran’s Preference Form to:

Audelia Bustamante

Hendry County BOCC

PO Box 2340

LaBelle, FL 33975

(Physical address: 640 S. Main Street)

Telephone: 863-675-5352

Fax: 863-674-4195

HENDRY COUNTY B.O.C.C. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN HIRING OR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

HENDRY COUNTY B.O.C.C. IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

PREFERENCE IN APPOINTMENT WILL BE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

HENDRY COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN THE E-VERIFY PROGRAM

HENDRY COUNTY WILL GENERALLY, UPON REQUEST, PROVIDES APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES FOR QUALIFIED PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SO THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS. CONTACT THE HR DIRECTOR AT THE NUMBER AND ADDRESS ABOVE FOR ASSISTANCE