DIRECTOR OF AMBULANCE SERVICES

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The Director of Ambulance Services is responsible for the 24-hour provision of ambulance services in assigned areas of Erie County. This position involves managerial, administrative, supervisory, and specialized work functions associated with overseeing and operating the Erie County Ambulance program. Responsible for general administration, budgeting, personnel management, capital improvement plans, and policies and procedures development. The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Commissioner for Emergency Medical Services or higher-level Health staff. Supervision is exercised over Paramedic and EMT staff. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of the ambulance services program, including personnel, budgeting, general administration, and capital needs assessment
• Develops, recommends, implements department policies and procedures, internal controls, and goals and objectives in accordance with department needs, County policies and legal requirements
• Recruits and recommends the hiring of Paramedics and EMTs
• Assigns work, supervises personnel, evaluates performance, and oversees training and professional development
• Develops and assesses contracts with municipalities for ambulance services
• May be required to perform paramedic or EMT duties

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience as a paramedic, of which two (2) years shall have been in administrative capacity; or
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school general equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of experience as a Paramedic, including two (2) years shall have been in administrative capacity; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B)

Special Requirements

• Must possess NYS Department of Health Paramedic certification at the time of application and maintain such certification for the duration of employment
• Must possess a valid CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification at the time of application and maintain such certification for the duration of employment
• Must successfully comply with annual skill and didactic credentialing, training and/or review as outlined by the Western Regional Medical Advisory Committee and maintain certifications for the duration of employment
• Must possess a valid Class D New York State Driver's License at the time of appointment and maintain such license for the duration of employment

Salary

$76,076

To Apply

PLEASE REPLY IN WRITING (RESUME/TRANSCRIPT) TO: Laura Roeder, 95 Franklin St. Room 604, Buffalo, NY 14202 OR EMAIL Laura.Roeder@erie.gov