Executive Director- Mountain Counties EMS Agency

JOB PLEASE NOTE

Amador County is posting this position on behalf of: Mountain Counties Emergency Medical Services Agency.

This is not an Amador County position.

This is a full-time position that plans, coordinates, manages, and evaluates the activities and operations of the Agency. This position is responsible for the overall administration of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) charged with ensuring that effective pre-hospital emergency medical services are provided within a four county regional area that addresses diverse needs and is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards.

REPORTS TOJPA

Board of DirectorsClassifications Supervised:

Subordinate Managers

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Plans, organizes and directs the activities and operations of the Joint Powers Authority; provides direction and management for the implementation of approved plans and programs.

Prepares work programs, budget and funding proposals, and staffing plans for the accomplishment of JPA goals and objectives; presents to Board of Directors for approval and adoption.

Meets with and maintains liaison with providers, government agencies, community groups, emergency medical service agencies, and other entities concerned with the provision of effective EMS systems and care; represents, promotes, and communicates the goals and objectives of the JPA while securing involvement and cooperation. Assesses the Agency's fiscal, organizational, and authority capabilities to ensure EMS system requirements are met; develops, evaluates, and monitors methods and procedures to enhance system effectiveness; provides leadership in the development of long-range goals and objectives; develops, negotiates, and maintains contracts and agreements with participating counties, providers, and colleges providing training; defines services to be provided and Agency responsibilities.

Provides for the development and adoption of standards, regulations, procedures, protocols, and agreements to ensure effective pre-hospital services are provided throughout the system.

Assesses and determines area emergency medical care resource capabilities; provides and promotes plans and programs which improve and integrate services participating in the system.

Evaluates the effectiveness and capacity of the system's demands; develops proposals, programs, projects, and funding sources to improve system effectiveness.

Prepares and/or oversees and reviews the preparation of a variety of reports and presentations regarding Agency and system operations, EMS issues and concerns, financial reporting, and request for funds.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Minimum Requirements:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health services administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related field; andThree years progressively responsible experience in an administrative capacity in an EMS agency, hospital or other EMS setting; and Possession of a valid, Class C California Driver's License.

Substitution:

Five years of experience in an EMS agency administrative position can be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Desirable Qualifications:

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health services administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related fieldClinical Experience as a Paramedic or Registered Nurse Mountain-Counties EMS Agency is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPlease disregard the Disaster Service Worker statement below, as it doesn't apply to this position.