Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  Assists the EMS Administrator in the overall administration of the EMS and public health programs.
  
• Develop, evaluate and monitor public health program budgets and ensure proper administrative and financial controls.
  
• Coordinates the countywide two-tiered Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Prehospital Care System.
  
• Monitors EMS program operation and personnel for compliance with State and local laws, regulations, and local contracts; develops EMS Agency objectives and recommends and implements policies, procedures and operating standards.
  
• Reviews counseling reports involving disputes between base hospital and field personnel; facilitates resolution of disputes.
  
• Investigates citizen and public safety agency complaints and inquiries relating to the prehospital EMS system and recommends corrective action.
  
• Develops effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
  
• May serve as program representative to advisory groups or committees.
  
• Monitors and evaluates the EMT, Paramedic and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse training programs for adherence to State and local standards.
  
• Participates in the designation and recertification of, designated specialty centers that include Trauma Centers, Neurosurgical Centers and Prehospital Receiving Centers; conducts on-site visits for evaluation and field review to ensure adherence to State and local standards.
  
• Maintains the Annual Trauma System, EMS Quality Improvement and Annual EMS Plans.
  
• Conducts other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in an EMS setting or Acute Care Setting.

License:
Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

OR

Completion of an approved Paramedic Training Program and possess a current and valid State of California Paramedic License issued by the California EMS Authority.

Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.

Desirable Qualifications:
Three (3) years of previous work experience in a California Local EMS Agency is desirable.

SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions:

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  Develop, direct and implement community public health education tools and programs in accordance with department and State mandated requirements.
  
• Make oral presentations/training before groups.
  
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in oral and written correspondence.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate responses.
  
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with medical, legal and County regulations.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Purposes, goals and responsibilities of an Advanced Life Support Program.
  
• Purposes, goals and responsibilities of a Basic Life Support Program.
  
• California Prehospital Care Systems and emergency health care practices and procedures.
  
• State and local laws and regulation relating to emergency medical services.
  
• Principles and techniques of supervision.
  
• Civilian and governmental agency emergency preparedness objectives.

Ability to:

• Analyze program needs and develop, recommend and implement policies and procedures to achieve effective long-range program operation.
  
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and files.
  
• Interpret, explain, apply, and enforce applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and requirements.
  
• Define problem areas, collect, interpret and evaluate program operation data, validate conclusions; define, select and recommend alternatives; project consequences of decisions.
  
• Effectively prepare and present oral and written reports and research projects.
  
• Oversee data collection and reporting and conduct statistical analysis on that data.
  
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to multiple groups.
  
• Evaluate and monitor the coordination of a County-administered Emergency Medical Services program and operation for a two-tiered Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support EMS system.
  
• Develop and recommend medical procedures and treatment protocols.
  
• Understand, interpret and apply pertinent provisions of federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations and standards.

Working Conditions:
Frequent intra-regional/county travel; occasional travel to out-of-county meetings, seminars and conferences; occasional evening and weekend work is required.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE

May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).

VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).

SICK LEAVE

.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Three (3) regularly scheduled consecutive work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 200 EPO
• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

• Calendar Year Maximums
• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE

LIFE INSURANCE

$50,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee.

RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.


For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.