Cumberland Executive Position Specification

CUMBERLAND EXECUTIVE POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position Title: DIRECTOR OF RESCUE SERVICES Department: Cumberland Rescue Department Report to: Mayor- Town of Cumberland FLSA Status: Exempt- Appointed- Salaried Grade/ Union/ Hours: TBA/ Non-Union/Full-time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

The Director of Rescue Services is responsible for directing and implementing all Emergency Medical Services for the Town of Cumberland, as well as managing the Cumberland Rescue Department. Will perform a variety of technical – clinical- administrative and supervisory tasks to work, plan and organize all services of the Town’s Rescue Department.

 Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates EMS operations.  Recommend policies and procedures for the EMS Department to implement as directives from the Mayor;  Plans and implements the EMS program for the Town in order to better carry out the polices and goals set forth; reviews Departmental performance and effectiveness; formulates programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies;  Develops and coordinates the departmental annual budget; plans for and reviews specifications for new or replaced equipment;  Operates a motor vehicle, medical equipment, and tools.  Responds to and may direct activities at the scene of major emergencies, as required;  Directs the operation of departmental in-service training activities;  Controls the expenditure of departmental appropriations;  Handles grievances, maintains Departmental discipline and conduct of assigned personnel;  Prepares a variety of reports as required including the annual report of activities;  Plans departmental operation with respect to equipment, apparatus and personnel; supervises the implementation of such plans;  Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses as the service requires; evaluates the need for and recommends the purchase of new equipment and supplies;  Meets with elected or appointed officials, other EMS officials, community and business representatives and the public on all aspects of the Department’s activities;  Performs other duties as assigned and which are consistent with the position.  May be required to attend conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in emergency management.  Will represents the Town’s EMS interests in a variety of Local, State government meetings and conferences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management Services (EMS), Administration or closely related field preferred.  Minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience providing emergency medical services as a certified PARAMEDIC in the pre-hospital environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity.

KNOWLEDGE- SKILLS-CAPABILITIES:

 Knowledge of current standards of care in emergency medicine through applicable EMS Laws, Ordinances, and departmental standard operating procedures and regulations, as well as Statewide EMS organizations.  Knowledge and training in the management of large events and the incident command systems.  Ability to exercise and evaluate sound judgment in a variety of situations and give effective verbal and written instructions.  Knowledge of budget and oversight preparation.  Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel.  Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.  Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, Town officials and the general public.  Must be able to drive emergency response vehicle(s).  Two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.  Must possess a valid driver’s license without a history of suspensions or revocations.  Requires a current State of Rhode Island Department of Health Paramedic license; current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification.  Must have satisfactory criminal records check.  Must have satisfactorily passed the Occupational Fitness Examination specific to EMS.

COMPENSATION: $70,000-$75,000- Annual salary based on Education and Experience. Applications and resumes should be forwarded by June 8, 2017 to Kathleen Taraian-Human Resource Director-Town of Cumberland, 45 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864, or can be emailed to [email protected].

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