Description

EMS Education Supervisor

Fire & EMS

Hiring Range: $65,101 - $88,134

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. October 3, 2021

Great Service Provided by Great People
Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services is seeking qualified applicants for the NEW full-time, position of EMS Education Supervisor, in the Training and Education Division. Chesterfield Fire & EMS is known as a leader in the region for cutting edge technology and innovative pre-hospital care. Chesterfield Fire and EMS places great importance on our accredited primary programs and ALS and BLS continuing education programs. Providing a safe and secure community in which to live and work starts with providing quality innovative training.

Here's What You Will Do:

As the EMS Education Supervisor your essential function is to provide overall management of our Primary EMS education programs, Continuing Education Programs, and ALS and BLS accreditation processes. This position will directly supervise and manage the EMS educators for Chesterfield Fire and EMS and, in coordination with the Operational Medical Director, provide direction and oversight for these programs.

As the EMS Education Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
Managing the operations of EMS Education

• Applying sound fiscal practices to manage the division’s resources
• Following standards that address curriculum development and updates, instructor certifications, and development of division staff and part-time instructors
• Designing, coordinating, and facilitating educational programs that support the mission of Chesterfield Fire and EMS in cooperation with the EMS Division
• Internally consulting on education/certification/accreditation issues with the EMS Division and externally with hospitals, colleges, universities, and national, state, and local regulating agencies
• Administering and monitoring the division’s budget as it relates to EMS education

Administration of EMS Training and Education

• Administering and maintaining the processes associated with ALS and BLS accreditation, and other EMS educational credentials held by the division such as but not limited to AHA Training Center designation.
• Designing, developing, and conducting regular learning/organizational needs analyses as it relates to EMS education
• Responding to inquires/problems/complaints/requests, internally and externally, relating to EMS education.
• Developing, purchasing, and modifying learning programs/resources
• Maintaining learning resources
• Directing and performing formative and summary evaluations of learning by:
  • Creating models for measuring learning and impact
  • Improving delivery related to those models
  • Reporting results to the appropriate program manager or regulating body
  • Coordinating the preparation of an annual report to the Chief of Training
• Tracking and interpreting evaluation data on programs and participants and making recommendations based on that data
• Researching and recommending new learning modules, programs, and delivery methods
• Addressing training gaps/needs

Managing EMS education staff

• Achieve results by motivating, inspiring, developing, and coaching a successful team of learning professionals, including volunteer rescue squad instructors
• Conducting performance evaluations
• Creating development plans
• Coaching and mentoring instructional staff in personal development areas such as project management and performance improvement to empower staff to determine needs, set goals, and deliver results on time
• Setting, promoting, and modeling standards for excellence in performance.

Perform other work as required

Requirements

Here's What You Need:
At the time of application, bachelor’s degree in organization development, education, emergency services, health care administration, or related field is required per the regulating body for ALS accreditation; five years of professional experience in Fire and Emergency Medical Services, or other relevant experience, including five years of field experience with three years of supervisory experience at the Advanced Life Support Level; minimum of one year as an EMS training officer; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Current instructor certifications in ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, and AMLS and Virginia Education Coordinator are preferred. Experience with accrediting activities in EMS programs in cooperation with CoAEMSP preferred. Must be certified as a Virginia or Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic. Must possess current provider certifications or, be able to obtain within six months of employment, the following: Virginia Education Coordinator, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. 

Real Talk:
The desired candidate will have the ability to motivate a team of education professionals toward a common goal while successfully managing the administrative duties of the position to include ALS and BLS accreditation processes. This position requires someone with vision and the ability to forecast needs, create opportunities, and carry that vision and opportunity through to a successful outcome. The ability to manage multiple resources and direct multiple efforts will be paramount.

A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online by deadline. Visit chesterfield.gov/careers to view instructions and to complete and submit an application. (804) 748-1551.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity