Purpose & Job Related Requirements IN HOUSE ONLY:  You must be a current employee with the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County to be eligible for this position.
REPORTS TO: Battalion Chief or Division Fire Chief
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of 12-month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: FD6
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes - Subject to random drug & alcohol testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to manage the day-to-day Medical First Response program within the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department. This assignment is intended to function primarily as an administrative role focused on EMS program oversight, quality improvement, and operational support. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to prioritizing and responding to routine and emergency situations, providing EMS training, performing quality improvement, ePCR review, and EMS oversight. Assists with policy development and implementation regarding emergency medical care, fostering partnerships with community partners, completing assigned administrative tasks, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Subject to work holidays, weekends, and on-call after hours.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
Emergency Position
This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager. Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions High school diploma or equivalent with eight years of fire and rescue experience or any combination of training, education, and experience that meets the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Minimum rank of Fire Sergeant.
Must be a certified firefighter II with Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training or equivalent.
Current EMT or higher with two years of experience.
Blue Card Incident Command Certification.
PICO/STICO
Possess a minimum of a valid Georgia Class C Non-commercial Driver's License.
Must obtain AEMT within 12 months of promotion/hire.
Must obtain Incident Safety Officer within 12 months of promotion/hire.
Must obtain Fire Instructor I or EMS Instructor within 18 months of promotion/hire.
Preferred Certifications include the following:
Leadership I and II
Georgia EMS Instructor/Coordinator
Fire Officer I and II
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Associates degree or higher in the field of Fire Science, EMS Technology, or related course work is preferred.
Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Assists with the development, administration, and delivery of EMS services. Coordinates with EMS provider agencies, law enforcement, health care and state agencies and institutions. Represents the Department at a variety of community meetings regarding pre-hospital emergency medical care.
Collects, analyzes, and reports EMS data. Develops, monitors, and evaluates performance measures related to patient care, response performance, training, and program effectiveness. Prepares reports and recommendations to support quality improvement, compliance, and operational decision-making.
Assumes command and directs activities of personnel at the scene of an emergency until relieved by a superior officer or command is transferred.
Assists the Training Division in the coordination of the Department’s EMS training programs, including the training of new EMTs and the ongoing training of certified EMTs and other personnel.
Evaluates the field performance of Department EMS personnel to ensure compliance with Department policies, medical protocols and standards. Recommends corrective action and resolves problems. Initiates disciplinary action when necessary.
Evaluates and makes recommendations for changes to improve the quality of EMS programs and services. Works to ensure that program objectives are met.
Participates in the development, administration and delivery of EMS and public information/education programs.
Monitors the quality and appropriateness of patient care and documents the effectiveness of protocols, policies, and procedures.
Conducts research and provides recommendations for changes in policies, procedures, protocols and standards to the Fire Chief and Medical Director.
Provides coordination and liaison between National EMS and area hospitals, area fire departments, and other pre-hospital EMS agencies.
Works to enhance EMS skills and remains informed of changes in pre-hospital emergency medical technology and practices.
Manages EMS equipment and supplies. Recommends and purchases equipment, books, and materials for EMS purposes.
Works closely with Fire Captains, operations Battalion Chiefs, and the Training Division, scheduling personnel for training, addressing performance problems and ensuring that apparatus maintain a complete inventory of supplies.
Responds to emergency incidents and functions in Command or General staff positions.
Performs the duties of Firefighter as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies, practices and procedures of the County and the operations and functions of the Fire Department.
Knowledge of management and human resource principles, firefighting and rescue practices and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
Knowledge of medical care practices including but not limited to first aid, CPR and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols.
Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and rules and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment, fire prevention, suppression and rescue/extrication operations, including fire behavior, fire ground tactics, and salvage/overhaul techniques for reducing damage and loss of property.
Skill in the use of hydraulic rescue tools, calculators, monitors, fire hoses/nozzles, axes, shovels, mechanics tools, hand tools, power tools, electric generators, medical equipment, and all types of fire/rescue equipment including but not limited to, SCBAs and other related systems.
Skill in use of computers and various software programs utilized by the department and county including but not limited to Microsoft Word® and Excel® or other similar programs.
Ability to read, understand and apply laws, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations to departmental activities and personnel matters.
Ability to listen effectively and to comprehend oral instructions and information.
Ability to administer policies, procedures, plans and activities by prioritizing duties and tasks, exercising leadership and sound judgment resulting in logical conclusions and clear decisions.
Ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner either verbally or in writing with subordinates and management utilizing two-way radios, computers, phones and other similar devices.
Ability to communicate and interact with the public in order to provide information or direction and respond to inquiries.
Ability to gather and assemble information, anticipate obstacles and determine courses of action under stressful and non-stressful situations and to see potential consequences and implication of actions; avoids emotional decision-making.
Ability to organize large amounts of information or data (multi-tasking) during emergencies or non-emergencies resulting in prioritization and allocation of resources, evaluation of potential risks and mitigate outcomes.
Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and other similar documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Ability to work as part of a team and supervise individuals and/or group towards successful task completion or goal attainment.
Utilizes discretion in managing EMS field operations during emergency and non-emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, establishing priorities, maintaining standards and resolving issues, problems or concerns.
Ability to supervise conduct, or participate in various training activities.
Attends seminars and participates in training opportunities to maintain an awareness of changing methods, techniques, equipment and materials to be used in fire suppression and rescue operations.
Ensures/conducts training of division staff members and ensures staff maintains required certifications.
Ability to recognize community diversity, identify and react to the needs of others, and show empathy as appropriate.
Ability to interact, foster and maintain positive relationships with individuals of a diverse community.
Ability to present a positive image for the Department, the public and allied agencies.
Ability to work effectively and contribute to the mission of the Department.
Supplemental Information PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including calculators, fire hoses/nozzles, axes, shovels, mechanics tools, hand tools, power tools, electric generators, medical equipment, and all types of fire and rescue equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of heavy work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants / from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of inspection, casualty, and maintenance reports, manuals such as ACCFD operations, IFSTA, NPQ, NFDRS, Hazardous Materials, Vehicle Maintenance and other informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare various reports and inspections such as vehicle maintenance, activities, injury, civilian casualty, supply requisitions, fire loss, inventory, and personnel reports using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including personnel, medical, engineering, mechanics, electrical, fire, and radio signal terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; interpret graphs; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials; perform statistical calculations; and apply a variety of theoretical mathematical concepts and make original applications of mathematical procedures.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using fire and rescue, office, mechanics, electrical and medical equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Requires skilled movements coordinating eyes, hands and fingers accurately and making precise movements with speed.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as calculators, fire hoses/nozzles, axes, shovels, mechanics tools, hand tools, power tools, electric generators, medical equipment and all types of fire and rescue equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR/VISUAL DISCRIMINATION: Position requires binocular vision with good depth perception and peripheral vision, motion detection, high acuity, and light adaptation, as well as the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.