COORDINATOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 2639

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for the overall administrative and supervisory functions for the Department of Health Services’ Division of Emergency Medical Services. The incumbent is responsible for the fiscal operations of the Division and for overseeing the implementation of training, quality improvement, and emergency preparedness programs. Work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner, and is reviewed through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises staff involved in planning and implementing NY State EMS Provider Certification; Recertification; and Continuing Medical Education training programs for ambulance services and special operations team providers;

Oversees the review of volunteer ambulance service operations;

Ensures proper certification of training staff and course instruction within the guidelines of applicable national, state and local organizations;

Prepares and administers the annual budget;

Represents the Division at various regional and local emergency medical services meetings;

Prepares insurance policy applications, contract renewals for per diem employees, and various reports as required;

Determines the level of emergency medical services coverage to be provided at various events and the level of response to major emergencies;

Oversees the regional Emergency Support Function (ESF) 8 Health and Medical Branch as the liaison to the county’s Office of Emergency Management, and interface with various regional and state agencies;

Represents the Division in collaboration with other officials to prepare for, respond to, and recover from naturally occurring or man-made large-scale events;

Prepares and administers applicable federal, state, or local emergency preparedness grant budgets;

Serves as the Commissioner’s Designee to oversee the contract with the Department’s On-Line Medical Control Facility.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of emergency treatment procedures; thorough knowledge of office management, organization and supervision; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of financial administration and budgeting; thorough knowledge of literature, equipment and other materials needed in the instruction of emergency medical treatment procedures; thorough knowledge of the long-term needs of the County with regard to emergency medical treatment facilities; thorough knowledge of emergency management practices and principles; thorough knowledge of recent developments in the field of emergency medical treatment and public health emergency preparedness; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with people; ability to prepare and write clear and concise reports; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; possess excellent oral communication skills; possess leadership & management skills, such as time management and conflict resolution; and be in physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Emergency Management, or Homeland Security and six (6) years of experience as a NYS Certified EMS Provider at the EMT-Paramedic level including four (4) years of experience in managing, organizing and training ambulance or healthcare personnel, which includes or is supplemented by two (2) years of responsibility for fiscal operations.

(b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) years of experience as a NYS Certified EMS Provider at the EMT-Paramedic level including six (6) years of experience in managing, organizing and training ambulance or healthcare personnel, which includes or is supplemented by two (2) years of responsibility for fiscal operations.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Candidates must possess an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate issued by the State of New York at the time of appointment and maintain said certification throughout employment in this title.

At time of appointment, must possess certificate of completion of training for Incident Command System (ICS) / National Incident Management System (NIMS) at the ICS 100, 200, 300, 700 and 800 levels.

R10/19/18

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive