SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
San Ramon, California, United States
ABOUT THE POSITION ***This is a continuous recruitment*** Recruitment can close at any time. DEFINITION Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief of EMS the direct supervision of the District’s Interim EMS Division Chief, the EMS Specialist is responsible for supporting and assisting the District’s maintenance of EMS service quality through; periodic review of EMS field operations; needs analysis planning and implementation; facilitating compliance with District, Local EMS Agency (LEMSA), State (EMSA) and Federal reporting and standards of care requirements; including but not limited to: capturing and documenting system performance metrics; attending regular meetings with other EMS Division personnel and District staff, CQI stakeholders, and the District’s EMS Committee; supporting the maintenance of Continued Education (CE) units and managing the documentation of required EMS licensing and certifications for all District personnel; in conjunction with Human Resources and other stakeholders, developing, monitoring and evaluating EMS related performance metrics; developing and delivering the District’s American Heart Association and NAEMT required training programs and activities; as appropriate, supporting Suppression Division operations during large scale incidents; oversees all aspects of the EMS Division’s new hire academy and orientation process for Firefighter/Paramedics and Single- Role Paramedics; and performing other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Deputy Chief of EMS and direct supervision of the Interim EMS Division Chief. There will be no direct reports assigned to the EMS Specialist. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS The EMS Specialist is a professional, non-safety position responsible for supporting and ensuring that the highest level of emergency care services are delivered by the District. The EMS Specialist will utilize a team/oriented approach to develop and maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities of EMS personnel in a practical and appropriate manner. This person must also possess the ability to assist with EMS quality improvement, risk evaluation and overall EMS operational initiatives and duties. This is an exempt, non-represented and non-safety position. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below, to address District needs and changing business practices. Assesses EMS training needs and requirements for development, delivery, and/or coordination of delivery. This will be accomplished through standard instructional techniques. Instruct and/or coordinate EMS Continuing Education (CE) courses and facilitates compliance with State CE Provider requirements as defined in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Chapter 11, Article 6. Instruct, develop, and/or coordinate the development and delivery of the curriculum for the EMS Modules of the Recruit Firefighter Academy, Single-Role Paramedics, Reserve/Volunteer EMS training, and Contra Costa County EMS Training programs. Facilitate and provide administrative support to the District’s Paramedic Provisional Assignment Program, and assist with the development, training, and evaluation of Provisional Paramedic personnel. Instruct, develop, and/or coordinate required annual EMS training, such as Cal OSHA Blood- borne Pathogen and Infection control update training, and EMT-1 and Paramedic skills verification. In conjunction with the Deputy Chief of EMS, the Training Division Battalion Chief, and the EMS Coordinator, facilitate the placement of Paramedic Interns with Paramedic Preceptors, and act as a liaison between District Preceptors and the paramedic training institutions. Accompany Suppression crews to EMS incidents on a periodic basis to directly observe EMS field operations and to evaluate training, technique and equipment needs. Understand NEMSIS and CEMSIS centralized data in conjunction with Image Trend documentation and standards of care for continuous quality improvement and risk evaluation. Proficient in Target Solutions training management and CheckIT systems as a superuser. Facilitate the tracking and management of employees’ EMS certifications. Research and write reports, analyze data, and correspond with regulatory, governmental, and business entities as required. Assist in the development of EMS policies and procedures as required. Participate in establishing and updating standards of patient care, patient care documentation and District policies and procedures for the EMS Division. Perform other related EMS duties as directed. QUALIFICATIONS The EMS Specialist will need to possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities: Knowledge and comprehension of: Various District and legally required accountability systems. Principles and practices in the development of EMS training processes. Principles and practices related to the instructional methods/delivery of effective employee education and training. Principles and practices of education and public speaking, including the planning, preparation, and evaluation of educational materials and outreach tools. Principles and practices of project management. Basic human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, techniques, and established analytical processes used in the description and assessment of patient status. Contra Costa County Pre-Hospital Care Policies, and Field Treatment Guidelines. Contra Costa County EMS Administrative Policies. Contra Costa County Licensing and Accreditation Processes. County, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Appropriate District policies and procedures. Administrative methods and procedures including material and equipment procurement and acquisition. Ability to: Identify potential problems and/or issues and develop and recommend practical solutions for the Interim EMS Division Chief and EMS Coordinator. Facilitate compliance with District and legally required accountability systems to accommodate timely, consistent, complete, and effective documentation and reporting, as required. Evaluate EMS practices and conduct comparative analysis against industry standards and alternative and/or progressive practices. Observe EMS operations in a field setting, provide constructive verbal or written feedback in order to facilitate supportive employee development. Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate EMS education and training modules. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate written reports and curriculum plans. Represent the District in meetings with the public, and government bodies to promote the District’s EMS program goals. Proficient in data and information retrieval, analysis and planning, records management, status tracking, report and memo writing, time management, and the setting of priorities. Utilize well-developed communication skills, including presentation skills and ability to effectively facilitate training sessions, meetings, and projects. Utilize written skills, including exercising professional use of grammar. Utilize organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and to multi-task. Maintain strict confidentiality relating to compliance standards, patient medical records, employee performance documentation, and testing/evaluation processes. ABOUT THE DISTRICT The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The District's service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE Five (5) years of full-time employment as an EMT-P. Minimum three (3) years of uninterrupted service within the last five (5) years, working within an EMS delivery organization. EDUCATION Possession of an Associate of Arts/Science Degree from an accredited college or university required; a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree from an accredited college or university is desirable. CERTIFICATIONS/ACCREDITATION The following certificates are required at the time of appointment: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). Employees in this classification are required to keep these certifications current as a condition of employment and will remain compliant with all future requirements set forth by the District and/or county, state, and federal regulations. Within six (6) months of appointment, the incumbent will acquire AHA Instructor Certifications for Healthcare Provider Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), in addition to instructor certification for Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). Within thirty (30) days of employment will attend the CCC EMS Orientation class and obtain accreditation status to function as an EMT-P in Contra Costa County. REQUIRED LICENSE Possession of a valid California State Paramedic license as an EMT-P with the State of California. Employees in this classification are required to maintain uninterrupted licensure as a condition of employment. Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License, including the medical clearance, is required as a condition of employment. HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Valid registered Nurse License Work Experience with EMS transport agency Work Experience with Fire Department or Fire District WORK SCHEDULE This position is an administrative assignment ,40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Alternate schedules of either four (4) 10-hour days per week (4/10 schedule), or nine (9) 9-hour days over two (2) weeks (9/80 schedule) may be available and would require the approval of the Deputy Chief of EMS. Flexibility with schedule and occasional evening, weekend, and/or holiday work assignments may be necessary. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, jog or run. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to: drive vehicles, operate a personal computer, read small print on documents and maps, detect subtle shades of color, hear, and speak well enough to communicate over the telephone, radio and in person. The employee must be physically fit enough to carry EMS equipment as needed, load and unload vehicles, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions; and possess the stamina to perform administrative functions and meet physical and mental demands of the position. OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: Must be willing and have the ability to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements. May be required to attend meetings, seminars, and conferences during or after scheduled work hours and regularly scheduled days off; travel out-of-town or out-of-state for several days at a time; consistently follow through with duties/assignments and work harmoniously with co-workers, the public, and superiors; wear approved uniform; wear appropriate personal protective clothing; report for work on a regular and consistent basis, and maintain an acceptable attendance record in accordance with District policies. APPLICATION PROCESS The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract or offer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire . The application and required certification documents must be completed and submitted together. Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation, including polygraph, Team test, a psychological evaluation, a thorough medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 838-5150. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paid compensation is supplemented with an excellent benefitspackage including: Hours: Flexible work schedule. Vacation : Accumulation rate increases with length of service. The initial rate is 10 hours per month. Sick Leave : Accumulated at the rate of 8 hours per month indefinitely during tenure of career. Pension benefits are provided by Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA).Eligibility and classificationinto the retirement system will be determined by CCCERA pursuant to the Public Employee's PensionReform Act (PEPRA) guidelines. Should reciprocity with CCCERA be established and entry classifiedas Classic, the retirement benefit will be 2% @ 55. Should entry into the retirement system beclassified as PEPRA, the retirement benefit will be 2.5% @ 67. Medical benefits are provided through CalPERS and include several PPO or HMO options. TheDistrict currently contributes 92% of monthly premiums for employee and dependent medical upto an established cap, and 100% for employee and dependent dental, vision, and EAP insurance, aswell as 100% for life insurance for the employee only. Click HERE for More Information on Benefits available for employees of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
ABOUT THE POSITION ***This is a continuous recruitment*** Recruitment can close at any time. DEFINITION Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief of EMS the direct supervision of the District’s Interim EMS Division Chief, the EMS Specialist is responsible for supporting and assisting the District’s maintenance of EMS service quality through; periodic review of EMS field operations; needs analysis planning and implementation; facilitating compliance with District, Local EMS Agency (LEMSA), State (EMSA) and Federal reporting and standards of care requirements; including but not limited to: capturing and documenting system performance metrics; attending regular meetings with other EMS Division personnel and District staff, CQI stakeholders, and the District’s EMS Committee; supporting the maintenance of Continued Education (CE) units and managing the documentation of required EMS licensing and certifications for all District personnel; in conjunction with Human Resources and other stakeholders, developing, monitoring and evaluating EMS related performance metrics; developing and delivering the District’s American Heart Association and NAEMT required training programs and activities; as appropriate, supporting Suppression Division operations during large scale incidents; oversees all aspects of the EMS Division’s new hire academy and orientation process for Firefighter/Paramedics and Single- Role Paramedics; and performing other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Deputy Chief of EMS and direct supervision of the Interim EMS Division Chief. There will be no direct reports assigned to the EMS Specialist. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS The EMS Specialist is a professional, non-safety position responsible for supporting and ensuring that the highest level of emergency care services are delivered by the District. The EMS Specialist will utilize a team/oriented approach to develop and maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities of EMS personnel in a practical and appropriate manner. This person must also possess the ability to assist with EMS quality improvement, risk evaluation and overall EMS operational initiatives and duties. This is an exempt, non-represented and non-safety position. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below, to address District needs and changing business practices. Assesses EMS training needs and requirements for development, delivery, and/or coordination of delivery. This will be accomplished through standard instructional techniques. Instruct and/or coordinate EMS Continuing Education (CE) courses and facilitates compliance with State CE Provider requirements as defined in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Chapter 11, Article 6. Instruct, develop, and/or coordinate the development and delivery of the curriculum for the EMS Modules of the Recruit Firefighter Academy, Single-Role Paramedics, Reserve/Volunteer EMS training, and Contra Costa County EMS Training programs. Facilitate and provide administrative support to the District’s Paramedic Provisional Assignment Program, and assist with the development, training, and evaluation of Provisional Paramedic personnel. Instruct, develop, and/or coordinate required annual EMS training, such as Cal OSHA Blood- borne Pathogen and Infection control update training, and EMT-1 and Paramedic skills verification. In conjunction with the Deputy Chief of EMS, the Training Division Battalion Chief, and the EMS Coordinator, facilitate the placement of Paramedic Interns with Paramedic Preceptors, and act as a liaison between District Preceptors and the paramedic training institutions. Accompany Suppression crews to EMS incidents on a periodic basis to directly observe EMS field operations and to evaluate training, technique and equipment needs. Understand NEMSIS and CEMSIS centralized data in conjunction with Image Trend documentation and standards of care for continuous quality improvement and risk evaluation. Proficient in Target Solutions training management and CheckIT systems as a superuser. Facilitate the tracking and management of employees’ EMS certifications. Research and write reports, analyze data, and correspond with regulatory, governmental, and business entities as required. Assist in the development of EMS policies and procedures as required. Participate in establishing and updating standards of patient care, patient care documentation and District policies and procedures for the EMS Division. Perform other related EMS duties as directed. QUALIFICATIONS The EMS Specialist will need to possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities: Knowledge and comprehension of: Various District and legally required accountability systems. Principles and practices in the development of EMS training processes. Principles and practices related to the instructional methods/delivery of effective employee education and training. Principles and practices of education and public speaking, including the planning, preparation, and evaluation of educational materials and outreach tools. Principles and practices of project management. Basic human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, techniques, and established analytical processes used in the description and assessment of patient status. Contra Costa County Pre-Hospital Care Policies, and Field Treatment Guidelines. Contra Costa County EMS Administrative Policies. Contra Costa County Licensing and Accreditation Processes. County, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Appropriate District policies and procedures. Administrative methods and procedures including material and equipment procurement and acquisition. Ability to: Identify potential problems and/or issues and develop and recommend practical solutions for the Interim EMS Division Chief and EMS Coordinator. Facilitate compliance with District and legally required accountability systems to accommodate timely, consistent, complete, and effective documentation and reporting, as required. Evaluate EMS practices and conduct comparative analysis against industry standards and alternative and/or progressive practices. Observe EMS operations in a field setting, provide constructive verbal or written feedback in order to facilitate supportive employee development. Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate EMS education and training modules. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate written reports and curriculum plans. Represent the District in meetings with the public, and government bodies to promote the District’s EMS program goals. Proficient in data and information retrieval, analysis and planning, records management, status tracking, report and memo writing, time management, and the setting of priorities. Utilize well-developed communication skills, including presentation skills and ability to effectively facilitate training sessions, meetings, and projects. Utilize written skills, including exercising professional use of grammar. Utilize organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and to multi-task. Maintain strict confidentiality relating to compliance standards, patient medical records, employee performance documentation, and testing/evaluation processes. ABOUT THE DISTRICT The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The District's service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE Five (5) years of full-time employment as an EMT-P. Minimum three (3) years of uninterrupted service within the last five (5) years, working within an EMS delivery organization. EDUCATION Possession of an Associate of Arts/Science Degree from an accredited college or university required; a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree from an accredited college or university is desirable. CERTIFICATIONS/ACCREDITATION The following certificates are required at the time of appointment: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). Employees in this classification are required to keep these certifications current as a condition of employment and will remain compliant with all future requirements set forth by the District and/or county, state, and federal regulations. Within six (6) months of appointment, the incumbent will acquire AHA Instructor Certifications for Healthcare Provider Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), in addition to instructor certification for Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). Within thirty (30) days of employment will attend the CCC EMS Orientation class and obtain accreditation status to function as an EMT-P in Contra Costa County. REQUIRED LICENSE Possession of a valid California State Paramedic license as an EMT-P with the State of California. Employees in this classification are required to maintain uninterrupted licensure as a condition of employment. Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License, including the medical clearance, is required as a condition of employment. HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Valid registered Nurse License Work Experience with EMS transport agency Work Experience with Fire Department or Fire District WORK SCHEDULE This position is an administrative assignment ,40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Alternate schedules of either four (4) 10-hour days per week (4/10 schedule), or nine (9) 9-hour days over two (2) weeks (9/80 schedule) may be available and would require the approval of the Deputy Chief of EMS. Flexibility with schedule and occasional evening, weekend, and/or holiday work assignments may be necessary. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, jog or run. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to: drive vehicles, operate a personal computer, read small print on documents and maps, detect subtle shades of color, hear, and speak well enough to communicate over the telephone, radio and in person. The employee must be physically fit enough to carry EMS equipment as needed, load and unload vehicles, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions; and possess the stamina to perform administrative functions and meet physical and mental demands of the position. OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: Must be willing and have the ability to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements. May be required to attend meetings, seminars, and conferences during or after scheduled work hours and regularly scheduled days off; travel out-of-town or out-of-state for several days at a time; consistently follow through with duties/assignments and work harmoniously with co-workers, the public, and superiors; wear approved uniform; wear appropriate personal protective clothing; report for work on a regular and consistent basis, and maintain an acceptable attendance record in accordance with District policies. APPLICATION PROCESS The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract or offer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire . The application and required certification documents must be completed and submitted together. Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation, including polygraph, Team test, a psychological evaluation, a thorough medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 838-5150. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paid compensation is supplemented with an excellent benefitspackage including: Hours: Flexible work schedule. Vacation : Accumulation rate increases with length of service. The initial rate is 10 hours per month. Sick Leave : Accumulated at the rate of 8 hours per month indefinitely during tenure of career. Pension benefits are provided by Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA).Eligibility and classificationinto the retirement system will be determined by CCCERA pursuant to the Public Employee's PensionReform Act (PEPRA) guidelines. Should reciprocity with CCCERA be established and entry classifiedas Classic, the retirement benefit will be 2% @ 55. Should entry into the retirement system beclassified as PEPRA, the retirement benefit will be 2.5% @ 67. Medical benefits are provided through CalPERS and include several PPO or HMO options. TheDistrict currently contributes 92% of monthly premiums for employee and dependent medical upto an established cap, and 100% for employee and dependent dental, vision, and EAP insurance, aswell as 100% for life insurance for the employee only. Click HERE for More Information on Benefits available for employees of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
CITY OF EL PASO, TX
El Paso, Texas, United States
Requirements MOS Code: 82A0M (Air Force), 82A0N (Air Force) Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Relations, Public Health, Education, Behavioral Sciences or related field and four (4) years medical or allied health education, training, and experience, to include a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) documented hours of instructing medical or allied health education students and one (1) year field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care; or Bachelor's Degree (as listed above) and six (6) years of experience as a Texas Commission on Fire Protection ( TCFP) certified Structural Firefighter and EMT- Basic Level or higher. Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "B" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment. Depending on assignment - a current Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Instructor must have been certified for a minimum of four (4) years at the time of application. Current Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-Paramedic Certification. Depending on assignment - Structural Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) prior to appointment. Fire Instructor Level II certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) prior to appointment. Texas State and/or NREMT certification or credentialing at the EMT- Basic level or higher. All licenses and certificates must be maintained during the course of employment, including Department and Division requirements for continuing education credits. General Purpose Direct operations and provide management, administration, organization, and supervision of the El Paso Fire Department Structural Firefighter Educational Program or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Educational Program, up to paramedic. Responsible for program assessment, research, planning, development, monitoring, conducting training or education program courses, and evaluation including long-range planning and ongoing development. Typical Duties Oversee and perform managerial, consultative, technical, and high-level administrative duties. Develop and recommend strategic plans, policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and new program initiatives. Represent the organization and collaborate with governmental and public agency representatives. Schedule and attend meetings related to the initiative. Provide technical assistance and maintain documentation for contract management, including; assisting with management of contracts for compliance, reporting requirements, timelines, and auditing paperwork. Provide budget forecasting support by monitoring budget expense accounts and inventory. Direct the day-to-day operations of the Educational Program; plan, organize, develop, implement, oversee, and review programs and activities. Provide continuous quality review and improvement of the program. Direct and participate in the planning, developing, and establishing of goals and objectives in training and education programs. Direct the establishing of processes and priorities, and monitor activities and assignments to achieve desired results. Evaluate effectiveness of program and operations, and develop new and modified initiatives to improve effectiveness including having systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness. Coordinate and participate in psychomotor and cognitive instruction of students. Cooperative involvement with the medical director and training chief. Assess training program effectiveness. Involves: Implement procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of current courses. Evaluate training sessions through approved methods. Modify training content as necessary. Maintain files of relevant training courses available from outside sources. Evaluate and update instructional methods. Perform preproduction, and production work on computer and video training materials that use computer and streaming audio-visual technologies for on-demand use. Supervise assigned personnel, as assigned. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide, and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. General Information For complete job specification click here . Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Please note: This is an unclassified contract position. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Determined by agreement Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Requirements MOS Code: 82A0M (Air Force), 82A0N (Air Force) Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Relations, Public Health, Education, Behavioral Sciences or related field and four (4) years medical or allied health education, training, and experience, to include a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) documented hours of instructing medical or allied health education students and one (1) year field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care; or Bachelor's Degree (as listed above) and six (6) years of experience as a Texas Commission on Fire Protection ( TCFP) certified Structural Firefighter and EMT- Basic Level or higher. Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "B" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment. Depending on assignment - a current Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Instructor must have been certified for a minimum of four (4) years at the time of application. Current Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-Paramedic Certification. Depending on assignment - Structural Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) prior to appointment. Fire Instructor Level II certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) prior to appointment. Texas State and/or NREMT certification or credentialing at the EMT- Basic level or higher. All licenses and certificates must be maintained during the course of employment, including Department and Division requirements for continuing education credits. General Purpose Direct operations and provide management, administration, organization, and supervision of the El Paso Fire Department Structural Firefighter Educational Program or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Educational Program, up to paramedic. Responsible for program assessment, research, planning, development, monitoring, conducting training or education program courses, and evaluation including long-range planning and ongoing development. Typical Duties Oversee and perform managerial, consultative, technical, and high-level administrative duties. Develop and recommend strategic plans, policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and new program initiatives. Represent the organization and collaborate with governmental and public agency representatives. Schedule and attend meetings related to the initiative. Provide technical assistance and maintain documentation for contract management, including; assisting with management of contracts for compliance, reporting requirements, timelines, and auditing paperwork. Provide budget forecasting support by monitoring budget expense accounts and inventory. Direct the day-to-day operations of the Educational Program; plan, organize, develop, implement, oversee, and review programs and activities. Provide continuous quality review and improvement of the program. Direct and participate in the planning, developing, and establishing of goals and objectives in training and education programs. Direct the establishing of processes and priorities, and monitor activities and assignments to achieve desired results. Evaluate effectiveness of program and operations, and develop new and modified initiatives to improve effectiveness including having systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness. Coordinate and participate in psychomotor and cognitive instruction of students. Cooperative involvement with the medical director and training chief. Assess training program effectiveness. Involves: Implement procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of current courses. Evaluate training sessions through approved methods. Modify training content as necessary. Maintain files of relevant training courses available from outside sources. Evaluate and update instructional methods. Perform preproduction, and production work on computer and video training materials that use computer and streaming audio-visual technologies for on-demand use. Supervise assigned personnel, as assigned. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide, and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. General Information For complete job specification click here . Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Please note: This is an unclassified contract position. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Determined by agreement Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: May 5, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M. (PT) - Continuous This exam will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: 34597G TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY THIS REPOSTING IS TO REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with the MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Has overall administrative responsibility for the supervision of employees engaged in planning, analyzing, coordinating, developing and implementing policies and procedures for County-wide emergency medical and disaster services program. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class are distinguished by having responsibility for assisting the Emergency Medical Systems Manager or a Battalion Chief or other higher management position in the Fire Department in directing the development, coordination and evaluation of the County-wide emergency medical system. This system is a coordinated composite of the sub-elements of medical care, paramedic services and training, emergency medical training, communications, emergency medical transportation, public education and information, and disaster services. Essential Job Functions Oversees the coordination, development, and approval of emergency medical technician, paramedic and mobile intensive care nurse training, testing, and certifications. Develops prehospital care guidelines and standards according to the regulations of state and local EMS agencies and in conjunction with specialized medical associations such as American Heart Association. Oversees the medical monitoring of department-wide prehospital care system including policy development, training needs, quality improvement activities, equipment, and skills testing. Acts as a liaison with paramedic provider agencies, paramedic base hospitals, and other prehospital care professionals. Consults with departmental, federal, state, local governments, and provider agencies to ensure the delivery of quality prehospital care. Manages administrative functions such as internal audits of programs, budgetary preparation, and analysis of organizational structure for the EMS Program. Acts as a liaison relating to department participation in public education functions such as health fairs, community programs, and primary and secondary school programs; distributes EMS related audio-visual materials and bilingual educational materials to community groups and other public agencies. Leads a group of senior nurse instructors in the development of quality improvement indicators and educational modules designed to achieve predetermined objectives. Conducts formal classroom and clinical instruction in EMS policies and procedures. Serves as a member or a leader of internal and external committees related to EMS. Prepares compliance reports, annual summaries, trending and analysis reports, and memorandums; maintains and manages various internal databases. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Four years of responsible administrative* or staff experience analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, programs, budget, or curriculum, one year of which must have been in an emergency medical services program specializing in education and/or quality management. *Administrative Experience is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. Responsible Staff Experience is defined as experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines to program area assigned. OPTION II: Two years of experience as a registered nurse responsible for planning and designing educational programs and quality improvement indicators and methods, designed to monitor and measure the implementation and maintenance of quality improvement standards -AND- a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.** License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS**: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an Accredited college*** in a specific field Verifiable experience as an instructor for at least two years in one of the following areas: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ALS) American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Prehospital Care Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Upper division credit in educational materials and methods and curriculum development Adult teaching methodology certification Supervisory experience Pre-hospital care experience Emergency department setting experience SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: **In order to receive credit for any certificate(s), license(s), or college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the certificate(s), license(s), or either the Official Degree, Official Transcript(s)****, or Official Letter from the accredited institution (which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded) with the Registrar's signature and school seal at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting an online application. If you are unable to attach your documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax them to (323) 264-7159. Failure to provide any required documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the submitted documents. **Note : Applicants for this position must provide this information at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application online. ***Accreditation: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluator s, Inc. (AICE ) . ****Note: "Official Transcript" is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and therefore, will not be accepted and will result in your application being incomplete and rejected. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light - Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Additional Information This exam will consist of TWO (2) parts: PART I: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted 30% , assessing education, certification(s), knowledge and understanding of emergency medical service principles, and experience in pre-hospital care, emergency settings, and staff development. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I in order to advance to Part II. PART II: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 70% , assessing: Deductive Reasoning Leading and Supervising Deciding and Initiating Action Adhering to Principles Delivering Results Relating and Networking Achieving Work Goals Entrepreneurial Thinking Persuading and Influencing Adapting and Responding to Change Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Formulating Strategies and Concepts Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part in order to be placed on the eligible register. MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19 . Note: Candidates are responsible for providing a valid e-mail address on their County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources profile and application. This e-mail address must be able to receive e-mail notifications from fire.lacounty.gov. Candidates must review their inbox and junk/spam mail to verify if e-mail notification was received. All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. Please add alexander.javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov , AOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS : Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION : Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests / . ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation . Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The register list resulting from this examination will be used to fill Senior Emergency Medical Systems Program Head vacancies in the County of Los Angeles Fire Department as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift- Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. HOW TO APPLY : Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application from 02/14/2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.go v or fax the documents to (213) 264-7159 , at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. TESTING ACCOMMODATION : If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov . You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING : SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on a computers at public libraries throughout the County of Los Angeles. LA County Public Library has announced they have reopened some libraries with limited hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Please visit the following link at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password will erase the original application record. Testing Accommodation Coordinator : (213) 466-5500 Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922 California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone : (213) 466-5500 Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov Department Contact FAX : (213) 264-7159 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Position/Program Information FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: May 5, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M. (PT) - Continuous This exam will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: 34597G TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY THIS REPOSTING IS TO REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with the MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Has overall administrative responsibility for the supervision of employees engaged in planning, analyzing, coordinating, developing and implementing policies and procedures for County-wide emergency medical and disaster services program. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class are distinguished by having responsibility for assisting the Emergency Medical Systems Manager or a Battalion Chief or other higher management position in the Fire Department in directing the development, coordination and evaluation of the County-wide emergency medical system. This system is a coordinated composite of the sub-elements of medical care, paramedic services and training, emergency medical training, communications, emergency medical transportation, public education and information, and disaster services. Essential Job Functions Oversees the coordination, development, and approval of emergency medical technician, paramedic and mobile intensive care nurse training, testing, and certifications. Develops prehospital care guidelines and standards according to the regulations of state and local EMS agencies and in conjunction with specialized medical associations such as American Heart Association. Oversees the medical monitoring of department-wide prehospital care system including policy development, training needs, quality improvement activities, equipment, and skills testing. Acts as a liaison with paramedic provider agencies, paramedic base hospitals, and other prehospital care professionals. Consults with departmental, federal, state, local governments, and provider agencies to ensure the delivery of quality prehospital care. Manages administrative functions such as internal audits of programs, budgetary preparation, and analysis of organizational structure for the EMS Program. Acts as a liaison relating to department participation in public education functions such as health fairs, community programs, and primary and secondary school programs; distributes EMS related audio-visual materials and bilingual educational materials to community groups and other public agencies. Leads a group of senior nurse instructors in the development of quality improvement indicators and educational modules designed to achieve predetermined objectives. Conducts formal classroom and clinical instruction in EMS policies and procedures. Serves as a member or a leader of internal and external committees related to EMS. Prepares compliance reports, annual summaries, trending and analysis reports, and memorandums; maintains and manages various internal databases. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Four years of responsible administrative* or staff experience analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, programs, budget, or curriculum, one year of which must have been in an emergency medical services program specializing in education and/or quality management. *Administrative Experience is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. Responsible Staff Experience is defined as experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines to program area assigned. OPTION II: Two years of experience as a registered nurse responsible for planning and designing educational programs and quality improvement indicators and methods, designed to monitor and measure the implementation and maintenance of quality improvement standards -AND- a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.** License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS**: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an Accredited college*** in a specific field Verifiable experience as an instructor for at least two years in one of the following areas: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ALS) American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Prehospital Care Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Upper division credit in educational materials and methods and curriculum development Adult teaching methodology certification Supervisory experience Pre-hospital care experience Emergency department setting experience SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: **In order to receive credit for any certificate(s), license(s), or college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the certificate(s), license(s), or either the Official Degree, Official Transcript(s)****, or Official Letter from the accredited institution (which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded) with the Registrar's signature and school seal at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting an online application. If you are unable to attach your documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax them to (323) 264-7159. Failure to provide any required documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the submitted documents. **Note : Applicants for this position must provide this information at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application online. ***Accreditation: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluator s, Inc. (AICE ) . ****Note: "Official Transcript" is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and therefore, will not be accepted and will result in your application being incomplete and rejected. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light - Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Additional Information This exam will consist of TWO (2) parts: PART I: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted 30% , assessing education, certification(s), knowledge and understanding of emergency medical service principles, and experience in pre-hospital care, emergency settings, and staff development. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I in order to advance to Part II. PART II: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 70% , assessing: Deductive Reasoning Leading and Supervising Deciding and Initiating Action Adhering to Principles Delivering Results Relating and Networking Achieving Work Goals Entrepreneurial Thinking Persuading and Influencing Adapting and Responding to Change Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Formulating Strategies and Concepts Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part in order to be placed on the eligible register. MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19 . Note: Candidates are responsible for providing a valid e-mail address on their County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources profile and application. This e-mail address must be able to receive e-mail notifications from fire.lacounty.gov. Candidates must review their inbox and junk/spam mail to verify if e-mail notification was received. All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. Please add alexander.javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov , AOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS : Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION : Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests / . ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation . Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The register list resulting from this examination will be used to fill Senior Emergency Medical Systems Program Head vacancies in the County of Los Angeles Fire Department as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift- Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. HOW TO APPLY : Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application from 02/14/2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.go v or fax the documents to (213) 264-7159 , at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. TESTING ACCOMMODATION : If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov . You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING : SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on a computers at public libraries throughout the County of Los Angeles. LA County Public Library has announced they have reopened some libraries with limited hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Please visit the following link at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password will erase the original application record. Testing Accommodation Coordinator : (213) 466-5500 Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922 California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section Department Contact Phone : (213) 466-5500 Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov Department Contact FAX : (213) 264-7159 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous