Description:

Job posted until filled.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to provide emergency medical instruction to the entire Oconee County Emergency Services Organization. This could include assisting with a comprehensive EMS training program related to safe and effective patient care and emergency services for the employees and volunteers in Oconee County Emergency Services. In addition, the ideal candidate would support the EMS and Rescue Office in providing training for first responders and EMT's. The candidate should be comfortable in both an office environment and in the field. They must be flexible to rapidly changing situations and organizational needs.

This position will support the County Training Officer or Rescue Chief in various training to include; medical care in search and rescue operations; medical and hazardous materials responses; various medical scenarios, and initial EMS classes (EMR/EMT). Responds to emergency medical calls for service, conducts quality assurance and training, and assists in training medically credentialed providers affiliated with Oconee County Emergency Services.

The primary focus of this position is training instruction for the organization/department needs, BLS classes, continuing education, and initial EMS classes as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Assist with design, implement, deliver and maintain a comprehensive EMS training program.
Attend meetings, trainings, and work group activities.
Assist with training exercises and public education programs.
Assist with quality assurance and improvement.
Assist EMS/Rescue Division as needed.
Assist in maintaining EMS training equipment and supplies.
Assist with a comprehensive life safety education program.
Ability to obtain and maintain an OSHA Fire Brigade Clearance.
Respond to an array of emergency incidents as needed.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include:

Any duties as required to support the mission and vision of the Oconee County Emergency Services organization.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of County ordinances related to the departmental policies and procedures, consensus standards related to emergency services, and state training standards.
Knowledge of current studies in emergency medical care, SC EMS Portal, National Registry, patient care report writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using correct grammar
Knowledge of basic human resources policies and procedures;
Knowledge of basic procurement policies and procedures;
Moderate to advanced computer and typing skills;
Ability to mentor and train others;
Emergency Medical skills;
Rescue skills;
Strong Public Relations skills;
Strong Inventory and Accountability skills;
Leadership skills;
Public Education experience;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The educational requirement for this position is: High School Diploma. A National Registry of EMT Credential (see required qualifications below).
Education may be substituted for experience.
Related-experience required: 3 years.
Experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

Medical: National Registry EMT
SC Level 3 Instructor (EMT)
BLS/CPR Instructor
Driver/Operator: Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Hazardous Materials: Hazardous Materials Awareness
FEMA Independent Study and Classroom Courses: IS-100 (Introduction to Incident Command System), IS-200 (ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents), ICS-300 (Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents), IS-700 (NIMS, An Introduction), and IS-800 (National Response Framework, An Introduction)

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

National Registry Advanced EMT
National Registry Paramedic
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
SC Firefighter 1 or higher
SC Technical Rescue or higher
Swiftwater Rescue or higher
Hazardous Materials Operations or higher

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

The physical activities required for this position involve:

Standing: up to 2/3 of the time; walking: up to 2/3 of the time; sitting: up to 2/3 of the time; using hands: up to 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: up to 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: up to 2/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: up to 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: up to 2/3 of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: up to 2/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: up to 2/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time.

Vision Requirements:

This position has the following special vision requirements:

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 or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

Indoor environment
Outdoor environment
Noise
Odors
Extreme temperatures
Vibration
Moisture and/or humidity
Dust
Fumes
Gases
Poor ventilation
Electrical hazards
Mechanical hazards
Chemical hazards
Burn hazards
Bio hazardous waste
Moving mechanical parts
Working in high places

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.

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