Solano County is seeking a dynamic, results oriented Administrator to plan, organize and evaluate the Countywide Emergency Medical Services system. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and implementing the Countywide Emergency Medical Services system, including integration of public and private emergency health care services.  The Emergency Medical Services Administrator provides staff support to the County Health Officer, who is responsible for approval of medical protocols and clinical aspects of service delivery.

The Solano Emergency Medical Services Agency serves as staff to the Solano Emergency Medical Services Cooperative.  This a Joint Powers agency comprised of cities and districts in Solano County.  The Cooperative establishes policy and serves as the regulatory agency.  There are seven members of the Cooperative: one city manager, one fire chief, two medical professionals, one emergency room physician, one health care consumer and the county Administrator, who serves as the Chairperson.  The Cooperative meets on a quarterly basis.  The Cooperative does not appoint the Agency Administrator.  He/She is appointed by the Public Health Officer of the county. 

Receives general direction from the County Health Officer/Emergency Medical Services Medical Director.
 
Exercises supervision over technical and clerical staff.

Plans, administers and coordinates Emergency Medical Services system; develops and recommends program objectives, policies and procedures for public and private agency emergency service providers; analyzes systems performance and quality improvement data; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identifies opportunities for improvement; implements of change;
 
Directs the development of new programs, services and operational processes; creates experimental/pilot programs; provides for quality assurance and safety of the Emergency Medical Services system.
 
Develops Countywide EMS plan; develops agenda items for the Board of Directors.
 
Implements, monitors and evaluates regulatory responsibilities of the local Emergency Medical Services system as provided for in statute; develops and reviews policies, procedures, regulations and ordinances to meet assigned statutory responsibilities.
 
Supervises and trains EMS division staff, establishes standards for training, certifying and authorizing emergency pre-hospital care personnel. Investigates and resolves complaints and unusual occurrences.
 
Negotiates, administers and monitors contracts and agreements with public and private health care providers participating in the emergency medical services system.
 
Develops and implements, in conjunction with the County Health Officer, the medical components of disaster preparedness; develops long-range planning for current and future operations; acts as support staff to the County Health Officer in the event of a local or general disaster.
 
Coordinates and implements public information programs on emergency medical services; collects, analyses and evaluates data to insure adequate Emergency Medical Services System performance; coordinates the operational components of the County emergency medical services system.
 
Prepares a variety of reports and documents; prepares annual reports; submits data and reports to State agency and presents reports to various government leaders and agencies.
 
Analyzes and reports on proposed legislation impacting on County Emergency Medical Services System.
 
Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and keeps abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends; makes recommendations for the implementation of changes; reads and interprets professional literature; attends training programs, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
 

Experience:
 
Four (4) years of emergency medical service planning and training experience which included some experience as an emergency medical service provider.
 
Education/Training:
 
A Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university, preferably in Public Health, Public Administration or a closely related field.
 

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to help determine your qualifications for this position and whether you continue in the recruitment process.  Be sure to answer the questions thoroughly and completely. OMITTED INFORMATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED OR ASSUMED. Please limit your response to three (3) pages.

1. Describe your experience planning, coordinating, implementing and administering Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs. Describe your most significant departmental challenge.  Explain the steps you took to implement a successful outcome.  If the outcome was not successful, what did you do to mitigate the circumstances? 
2. Describe your experience supervising and training personnel within an EMS and/or Public Health environment, include your experience in establishing standards for training, certifying and authorizing emergency pre-hospital care personnel.  
3. Describe your experience in  disaster preparedness.
4. Describe your experience in negotiating and monitoring contracts or agreements.
5. Describe your practice of remaining current in EMS and public health trends and developments and how you have implemented new programs to improve the goals of your organization.
6. Describe how you would improve the current State EMS systems.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

Independent travel is required.
 
Incumbents may be required to work outside normal business hours.
 
Positions allocated to this class may require skill in teaching emergency medical personnel.
 

Physical Ability:  Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).  Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
 
Sensory Requirements:  Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities and differences between shade, degree or value of colors, shapes, sounds, forms, textures or physical appearance associated with job-related objects, materials, tasks or people.
 
Environmental Factors:  Requires the ability to work under conditions where exposure to environmental factors poses a limited risk of minor injury or illness.
 

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Depending on the job class, candidates may need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment.  Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. All potential new hires (including new contract employees) and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented will be subject to a background and refenece check after contigent job offer is accepted.These provisions are subject to change.

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days of the final filing date or within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open & Continuous or Open until Filled.  Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.  If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.  Veteran's preference 5 points Disabled Veterans 10 points.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.