Position Detail:

Plainfield Fire Department
4010 Clarks Creek Road
Plainfield, IN 46168

Hendricks County

317-839-6939
www.townofplainfield.com

Hiring Information:


Position: Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Last Filing Date:  November 27, 2022
 

Special Instructions:  

 

Requirements

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all operational functions associated with the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) within the Fire Territory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Performs all duties of a licensed Paramedic during patient care and transport.

2. Assumes command at an incident scene, especially those involving EMS, as assigned to include: managing personnel, establishing incident command and coordinating department resources, sizing up the scene, assigning placement of incoming apparatus, and communicating with victims, family members, by-standers, and members of the public.

3. Implements and utilizes the Incident Command System.

4. Assists in the management of the department through the development, administration and implementation of territory polices, rules, regulations, procedures, budget plans, strategic plans and goal setting.

5. Ensures that the fire territory delivers professional and competent patient care through a comprehensive quality improvement and quality assurance process.

6. Maintains EMS supply and equipment inventory.

7. Maintains the appropriate State of Indiana EMS vehicle and provider certifications, the provider affiliation requirements with the sponsoring medical facilities, as well as the provider certification with the State of Indiana.

8. Acts as the liaison to the State of Indiana Department of Homeland Security EMS section and to the Medical Director and the EMS Coordinator(s) of the sponsoring medical facilities.

9. Functions as the HIPAA Privacy Officer for the Fire Territory.

10. Assists the Deputy Chief of Administration to maintain the health and safety records and the EMS training and records for all employees.

11. Coordinates with the EMS Billing Specialist to establish EMS service fees and in the collection of those fees.

12. Participates in training activities; attends classes as appropriate in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials and related subjects.

13. Presents programs to the community on safety, and medical and fire prevention topics.

14. Produces and submits yearly budget requests for training, schools, and supplies and administers the training budget on an ongoing basis.

15. Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency medical care activities.

16. Performs and supervises minor repairs to departmental equipment, when necessary.

17. Completes administrative duties to include: attending meetings, reviewing reports, completing various reports, approving invoices, answering inquiries, etc., as needed.

18. Maintains an effective communication process.19. Serves at the departments Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

REQUIREMENTS
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises all emergency medical services (EMS) employees the Fire Territory. Employee carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization`s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; scheduling and approving time worked; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Town-related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the Town should demonstrate the following competencies:

? Teamwork and Collaboration - Gets along with and maintains positive relationships with coworkers. Is willing to help with all types of work, no matter how big or small the task. Asks for and listens to coworkers? feedback; incorporates feedback into revised processes. Positively reinforces team members for their contributions and accomplishments. Admits mistakes when they occur, learns from them, and enables others to do the same.

? Service to Citizens - Always represents the Town of Plainfield well; maintains personalaccountability and ownership for customer service. Let?s customers know that he/she iswilling to work with them to meet their needs. Follows up to ensure that requests andconcerns are resolved. Understands customer problems and needs; quickly andeffectively solves customer problems. Does more than what is normally required toresolve customer concerns.

? Professionalism - Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and actions. Maintainstimely, personable, and effective communications with citizens and the general public,and local or intergovernmental contacts and neighboring community leaders.Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude when change occurs. Does not participatein conversations or actions that are disrespectful to others. Uses Town resources andassets wisely, efficiently, and according to Town policy.

? Dependability - Attends work as scheduled; follows the attendance policy and informshis/her manager of absences in advance. Accepts assignments willingly and can becounted on to complete tasks on time. Completes tasks accurately and thoroughly,eliminating the need for close review. Timely follow-through on tasks and projects issuedby the Department Head, Town Manager, or Town Council. Does what he/she commitsto doing.

? Interpersonal Communications - Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfullywith coworkers and customers. Keeps the Town Council well-informed of any incidentsor issues; especially regarding offsite incidents. Keeps sensitive and confidential mattersprivate. Listens to others and seeks to understand others? perspectives. Willingly acceptsfeedback and incorporates it into work activities and interactions.

? Job Knowledge and Work Habits - Takes pride in work and coworkers; performs work with a positive attitude that enables others to perform well. Is willing to ask questions when the job or task is not fully understood. Willingly participates in training to maintain or enhance current knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and/or technology. Maintains an optimistic outlook when faced with difficulty or change and makes an effort to overcome obstacles. Retains the expected job knowledge; helps others by sharing knowledge.

Job-related Competencies ? To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

? Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Acceptsfeedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

? Delegation ? Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to theperson; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitorsdelegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

? Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implementscost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

? Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determinesappropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Usesequipment and materials properly.

? Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals;Understands organization`s strengths & weaknesses; Identifies external threats andopportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor`s degree (B.A. /B.S.) from a four-year college or university; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. The following certifications are required: Licensed Paramedic, State of Indiana Primary Instructor certification, and NIMS 300/400. American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor certification is desired. Two Years previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

? Computer software skills required in all applicable PFT computer software programs.

? A working knowledge of structure and function of the Fire Territory, local and county governments, local, state and federal laws affective employment practices, budgeting, funding, and emergency service organizations.

? A working knowledge of business administration, and personnel management and supervision.

? A working knowledge of all Fire Territory policies, procedures, rules, and regulations is required.

? A comprehensive knowledge of the geography of the Town and County is required.

? A working knowledge of the following is required:

o Public education programs.

o Pre-plan procedures.

o How to develop specifications for equipment and facilities.

o Emergency medical procedures.

o Communication systems and procedures.

o Budgeting, purchasing, and planning procedures.

o Department software applications.

o Emergency vehicle operations.

o Response areas.

o Applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the operation of department vehicles.

o Safe use, care and maintenance of all firefighting equipment.

o Current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols.

o Appropriate level of special operations.

o Haz-Mat operations.

? The ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the Fire Territory operations and to institute improvements is required.

? The ability to operate all Fire Territory vehicles is required.

? The ability to use all Fire Territory equipment, tools, personal protective equipment(PPE), and apparatus is required.

? The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required.

? The ability to enforce rules and follow all established protocols and guidelines is required.

? A general understanding of accounting principles and practices and report writing, while paying close attention to detail is required.

? The ability to maintain and cultivate positive relationship with residents, vendors and other Town departments is required.

? The ability to resolve conflicts between employees and between employees and residents is required.

? The ability to remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements is required.

? The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is required.

? The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; usehands to feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee isoccasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Theemployee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. All of the above arerequired with or without the assigned personal protective equipment (PPE).

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is exposed to working in extreme outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); working near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; work in closed or confined spaces: fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to working in hazardous conditions to include: fire, smoke, electrical hazards, unstable structures, traffic hazards, and chemical, biological and radiological hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.

While the offices of the Fire Territory are usually open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, this position may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends. It also requires the ability to drive Fire Territory vehicles. Thus, a valid driver?s license is required.

 
Starting Salary:  $71,074.12 - $84,000.00 Annually
Top Salary:   N/A
 
Contact:   Town Of Plainfield, Human Resources
206 West Main Street

Plainfield, IN 46168
317-754-5391
www.governmentjobs.com

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Annual Budget: N/A
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Number of Firefighters: N/A
 

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