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Job Summary
Pulaski County Public Safety is seeking a full-time Chief of EMS. The position provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership for all EMS-related activities.
About the Role
The Chief of EMS will lead prehospital care, policy development, mass casualty preparedness, personnel development, and education, ensuring compliance with state and national standards. The position supervises all Public Safety (EMS) departmental staff, manages agency operations, and reports to the County Administrator (or designee).
Responsibilities
- Strategic, financial, and operational leadership for EMS activities
- Supervise all Public Safety (EMS) departmental staff
- Manage agency operations
- Ensure compliance with state and national standards
- Provide clinical excellence and innovative EMS service delivery
- Ensure organizational management of Pulaski County Public Safety
- Report to the County Administrator (or designee)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or extensive comparable experience
- Virginia EMS paramedic certification, EVOC
- Suitable driving record
- ICS certifications (100, 200, 300, 700, 800)
- Prior experience as a Virginia Education Coordinator and EMS instructor certifications
- Ten years of EMS and supervisory experience
- Extensive grant management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Qualifications
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of EMS agency management including budgeting, fleet management, radio systems, training, billing, risk assessment, procurement, and strategic planning
- Evidence of progressive leadership roles, personnel management expertise, and completion of leadership training
- Sound judgment in emergencies
- Executive-level knowledge of laws and regulations governing EMS operations, policies, billing, medical records, and financial practices
Skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage budgets and resources
- Knowledge of EMS agency management
Benefits
Salary scale: $90,000–$119,959, commensurate with education and experience.
Pay
Employment will commence at the full salary; however, the title of Chief will not be conferred until a full transition period with the current Chief has been completed.
Schedule
Work hours are primarily weekdays but occasionally include nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. Some overnight travel may be required.
Special Requirements
- Participate in Pulaski County Leadership Team meetings and training sessions
- Serve on various local and regional committees and boards such as the Emergency Planning Committee, E-911 Board, WVEMS Council, and Paramedic Program Advisory Board
- Oversee departmental continuity of operations and succession planning
Age Requirement
Individual must be at least 18 years of age.
Application
Interested individuals may apply at the appropriate Virginia Employment Commission or download and submit an application to Kristen Rakes, Human Resources Assistant, krakes@pulaskicounty.org.