Ambulance Director

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Commissioners, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Ambulance Dept., emergency medical response, disaster preparedness, and related programs, services, and operations; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies, and provides highly responsible administrative support to the Commissioners. The position is full‑time, exempt, with a six‑month probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Plans and/or organize activities of the department regarding utilization of personnel, facilities and equipment, prevention, public education, and training.
• Prepare and oversee the annual budget for the department.
• Prepares and submits grant applications.
• Oversee equipment specifications and recommends the purchase of major equipment.
• Respond to emergencies involving medical, fire and environmental concerns within the ambulance geographical area at own discretion as indicated by their seriousness or by request from other entities.
• May assume command of field operations; performs a management role in the direction of assigned personnel and equipment at the scene of emergencies.
• Hire, motivate, evaluate, discipline, promote, and provide direction to employees.
• Manages the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Oversees facilities planning for the Ambulance Department to meet current and future needs of the community.
• Provides staff assistance to the Commission; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Represents the Ambulance Department to other elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Attends and participates in emergency medical services