Chief
Pay Range: $121,522 - $182,283
Position Summary
The EMS Chief serves as the chief executive officer of the Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority – Central EMS. This position provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all operational, administrative, clinical, and financial functions. The Chief ensures the delivery of high-quality emergency medical services, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and effective collaboration with public agencies and community stakeholders. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Organizational Leadership
- Establishes strategic goals and objectives for the agency.
- Promotes a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
- Leads command staff and fosters organizational effectiveness.
- Oversees day-to-day EMS operations and system readiness.
- Coordinates with hospitals, fire departments, law enforcement, and mutual-aid partners.
- Ensures efficient resource allocation to maintain a rapid and effective response.
- Develops and administers the annual operating and capital budgets.
- Ensures fiscal stewardship, accountability, and transparency.
- Oversees capital planning, procurement, and cost control measures.
- Directs recruitment, hiring, training, and professional development.
- Maintains compliance with labor laws, certifications, and organizational policies.
- Implements performance management and succession planning initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with state, federal, and local EMS regulations.
- Oversees quality assurance and improvement programs.
- Maintains agency readiness for inspections, audits, and accreditation reviews.
- Serves as the agency’s official representative to government, media, hospitals, and community organizations.
- Communicates organizational priorities, operational updates, and public education initiatives.
- Participates in advisory boards, city/county meetings, and regional planning efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in EMS Administration, Healthcare, Public Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive EMS experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Current paramedic certification/licensure.
- Strong knowledge of EMS operations, finance, personnel management, and regulatory compliance.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Residency within forty (40) mile radius of Central EMS Station 1
- Executive experience within a multi-municipality/county ambulance authority
- Regular office work with occasional exposure to emergency scenes.
- Attendance at public meetings and community events.
- Availability for after-hours incidents, operational emergencies, and special projects
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