Deputy Chief - EMS

Position Title:     Deputy Chief- EMS

Department:       Fire-Rescue

Reports to:          Chief of Department

Classification:     F/T Exempt

Interviews may happen concurrently with the job posting.

General Summary:

This is a skilled senior management position under the general direction of the Chief of Department that performs a variety of technical, administrative and supervisory work to provide support in planning, organizing, directing, implementing and leading a combination Fire-EMS department. Performance is evaluated based on daily observation and results.

Applicants understand that this recruitment is being conducted jointly by the Town of Gorham and the Town of Windham. The selected candidate may be employed by either municipality depending on operational and administrative needs but will be expected to provide services to both communities. Submission of an application constitutes acknowledgment of and consent to consideration for employment by either participating town. Please provide in your cover letter if you have a town employment preference. If no preference is indicated, the town reserves the right to choose.

Essential Functions :

• Reports to an emergency scene and may assume any role in the incident command system, until relieved by the Chief.
• Will participate in the on-call admin rotation.
• Is a leader who possesses the necessary skills to effectively lead a dynamic and diverse organization and affect change to keep the department current and effective.
• Performs fire suppression activities as required including but not limited to assuming incident command, accountability, safety, suppression, ventilation, forcible entry, search & rescue overhaul and rehab.
• Provides primary patient assessment, treatment, and transport at both BLS and ALS level on any call for emergency medical service.
• Performs and/or supervises the job description duties and responsibilities of all Fire and EMS personnel.
• Exercises sound judgement with respect to all matters involving public and responder safety including but not limited to; emergency vehicle operations, scene safety, injury prevention, infection controls, etc.
• Maintains departmental discipline, the conduct and general behavior of personnel.
• Works collaboratively with all department officers and personnel.
• Delegate’s authority to those subject to their command, commensurate with their duties, responsibilities, and abilities.
• Reviews, evaluates, develops and implements programs, policies and procedures for various departmental operations.
• Prepares and submits periodic reports to the Chief of Department.
• Participates in the recruitment and retention process for personnel.
• Assists in the budget process by providing needs assessments and requests for information.
• Attends Officers’ meetings.
• Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses, as the service requires ensuring the right apparatus with the right people and the right training arrive at the right scene.
• Evaluates employee performance and conducts an annual performance review of assigned personnel.
• Assists with local Emergency Management Agency operations
• May act as the Fire-Rescue Chief in there absence as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality and satisfactory working relationships with employees, department officers, public officials, contractors, and the general public.

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of Emergency Medical Services to include but not limited to:
• Maintains EMS treatment and diagnostic equipment
• Oversee supplies inventory and purchasing
• Primary contact and oversight of Control Substance Medications
• Continuing Quality Assurance and Improvement
• EMS Community outreach programs
• Coordinate EMS preceptor/rider/student/observer program
• MEMSRR Service Administrator
• National Registry of EMT’s Service Training Coordinator
• Regional and State level administrative involvement
• Assists with day to day critical EMS calls
• Patient outcomes follow up and feedback
• Ensures maintenance of personnel and service licensing
• Interfaces with local, regional and state medical directors
• Acts as the Local Health Officer
• Serves as the Departments Primary Infection Control Officer
• Performs other work as may be required in support of Fire-Rescue and other Town departments.

Competencies:

• Familiarity with MS Office, Excel, Outlook and Word programs and specialized software including but not limited to Emergency Reporting, Image Trend, and Fire Manager;
• Thorough knowledge of, and proficiency in, modern firefighting methods and equipment;
• Thorough knowledge of, and proficiency in, EMS best practices, methods and equipment;
• Thorough knowledge of, and proficiency in, public education methods and techniques;
• Knowledge and use of department Standard Operating Guidelines;
• Ability to analyze situations correctly and quickly and to adopt effective courses of action, giving regard to surrounding hazards and conditions;
• Ability to effectively plan, assign, and direct the work of subordinate employees in non-emergency and emergency conditions; and
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the operation of all departmental equipment/apparatus.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the geography of the Town of Windham, including the location of streets, fire hydrants, water sources, and major fire hazards.
• Adherence to and with departmental policies, training, general orders and memos, etc.

Required Education/Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent required;
• Six years’ experience as a firefighter/EMT; and
• Three years’ supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Completion of Firefighter I with Firefighter 2 preferred;
• Completion of Fire Instructor 1 & 2 with EMS Instructor Coordinator preferred.
• Completion of Fire Officer I & II or equivalent training as soon as practical;
• Minimum Valid Maine EMS EMT-P;
• Valid State of Maine Driver’s License;
• Experience in training and supervising subordinate personnel;
• Exercises common sense and sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions;
• Effectively gives and receives verbal and written instructions.
• Will reside within a 20-minute response time to town limits.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Strenuous physical effort required; must frequently lift and/or move 30 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.  May work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and may occasionally be exposed to wet and or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Hazards associated with fighting fires and Emergency Medical Operations including; smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents, oils, blood borne and air borne diseases and other potentially infectious materials. May be exposed to loud noises at emergency scenes. Work is performed primarily in the station, vehicles and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, day and night.

Frequently required to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach over head with hands and arms in order to perform the essential functions of the position. Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and the level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

EEO Statement:

The Town of Windham provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Town complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Town has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.