Emergency Medical Services Chief
Highland County
Emergency Medical Services Chief
The County of Highland, Virginia is accepting applications for the position of Emergency Medical Services Chief. This is a full-time position responsible for all administrative and operational aspects of Emergency Medical Services and responding to emergency medical calls as necessary. Requirements include: High School diploma or GED. Released as a Virginia Certified Emergency Medical Technician; ALS or Paramedic level is preferred. Considerable experience in EMS preferred. CPR and EVOC certifications required. Virginia EMS Education Coordinator and Field Training Officer experience preferred. ACLS, ICS certifications of appropriate level and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certifications required within 12 months of employment. Leadership and management training required within 12 months of employment. Valid driver’s license and acceptable criminal and driving records. Successful candidate will have the ability to interface and coordinate with volunteer rescue squads. Complete benefits package including paid holidays/vacation/sick leave and Hazardous Duty Retirement.
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