Supervising Emergency Medical Services Coordinator

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.

The department is seeking candidates who have a California paramedic license or higher and possess a current American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor e-card (CPR, ACLS, and/or PALS).

Candidates with previous experience as a faculty member of any EMT/AHA training center, current or previous (within 5 years) REMSA accreditation as a paramedic or higher, and/or EMS-related committees will be given priority.

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 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.• 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.
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