Deputy Sheriff

About the role

The Chief of EMS will lead all EMS-related activities in Pulaski County Public Safety, including prehospital care, policy development, mass casualty preparedness, personnel development, and education, while ensuring compliance with state and national standards.

Responsibilities

• Strategic, financial, and operational leadership for all EMS-related activities
• Supervise all Public Safety (EMS) departmental staff
• Manage agency operations
• 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 and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Skills

• 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
• 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

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.