Truck Driver II - Public Works - J01520 - 01200

Examples Of Duties

• Licensing of ambulance companies.
• Monitoring terms of ambulance contracts, including the interpretation of reports and data.
• Developing standards for ambulance and paramedic programs.
• Accreditation, certification, and authorization of EMT-Ps, EMT-Is, and MICNs.
• Medical disaster planning.
• Providing program quality assurance and safety.
• Interpreting and implementing statutes and requirements.
• Securing strong cooperation, participation, and coordination between a variety of EMS system stakeholders.
• Representing Ventura County EMS at the state and local level.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Sciences, Public Administration, or a closely related field; and three (3) years of experience in planning, implementing or monitoring an EMS program, OR
• Five (5) years of professional administrative experience in planning, implementing or monitoring an EMS program (within the last three (3) years).

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of: emergency medical methods and procedures; emergency medical operations and organizations; basic and advanced life support equipment and supplies; training methods and procedures; pre-hospital medical care; program budgeting; EMS management information systems, and QA/UR.
• Comprehensive ability to: plan, develop, implement and evaluate an EMS program; supervise staff effectively; write funding applications and administer grants.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the EMS Medical Director; understand, interpret and explain relevant laws, regulations; strong oral and written communication skills.

Necessary Special Requirement

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Desirable/Preferred

• The possession of or eligibility for certification as an EMT Paramedic in California or possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California and possession of or eligibility for a certificate as a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) is desirable but not required.

Supplemental Questionnaire

Please describe your experience working in Emergency Medical Services. Please include the following for each position:

1. Types of services/programs for which you were responsible.
2. Your areas of accountability for these programs. (e.g. budgeting, planning, etc.)
3. Number of employees supervised.
4. Size of community(s) served.

Required Question

Please list and describe any college course work you feel relates to the position of EMS Administrator.