| EMS/DISASTER PROGRAM MANAGER |
Job Code: 4150
Pay Grade: 022
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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Manages the Emergency Medical Services office to ensure program operations and administration of EMS quality assurance, medical direction, health education and coordination of health and medical functions during a disaster. Manages the coordination and regulation of Orange County’s EMS system that includes all public and private EMS providers, all non-emergency transport providers and hospitals that receive emergency medical patients. |
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Administers the EMS Quality Assurance, Health Education, Medical Direction and the Comprehensive Health Related Information System for the countywide Emergency Medical Services system.
- Supports and directs EMS Advisory Council and associated committees.
- Coordinates and plans for Orange County Health and Medical Disaster response (ESF 8).
- Manages and directs EMS/Disaster Health program staff.
- Prepares, administers and monitors compliance of numerous contracts, including Medical Director and countywide ambulance Services.
- Manages EMS Awards Grant funding and reporting.
- Participates in State and County EMS/Disaster Planning.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety, Public Health and Business or Public Administration and five years of experience in the management of an EMS agency, pre-hospital patient care, disaster planning, quality management planning and implementation or health information management; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training or experience. |
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| Preferences |
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Current Paramedic License. Experience in database management, disaster response coordination, or health planning. |
