City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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EMS Assistant Chief |
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| FLSA: | Executives/2 | EEO Category: | (10) Official/Adm |
| Class Code: | 13365 | Salary Grade: | E00 |
| Approved: | November 29, 2012 | Last Revised: | August 06, 2013 |
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| Under general direction of the EMS Chief, responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and activities of assigned divisions, sections, programs, resources and personnel. | |||
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: | |||
| Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Develops and implements executive level policy and procedure analyzing business needs, and developing short and long range strategies, goals, and action plans 2. Conducts negotiated decision-making blending specific expertise into overall organizational objectives 3. Provides a professional example inclusive of diverse opinions and points of view 4. Assists with the development and management of assigned budget recommending and approving major purchases and expenditures 5. Conducts long-range planning to implement best practices 6. Develops workgroup metrics, evaluates and monitors performance to them 7. Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement within the department 8. Identifies and matches requirements and resources 9. Establishes and executes objectives and implementation plans 10. Establishes processes, procedures, and controls 11. Complies with applicable local, state, federal regulations, safety, and environmental requirements 12. Provides personnel development and mentorship 13. Represents EMS interests before governmental and regulatory agencies, boards, councils, commissions, consultants, community groups, stakeholders, and private vendors |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
| Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal | |||
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | |||
| Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of financial and accounting systems used in the emergency medical services industry Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles Knowledge of best practice and industry standards Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations Skill in teamwork and relationship building Skill in business and financial management Skill in strategic planning and coordination Skill in management and leadership Skill in oral and written communications. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Ability to provide professional development and mentoring to assigned personnel. Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |||
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Be employed by the EMS department Have at least a permanent classification in at least a Captain level Meet the requirements for appointment as head of an EMS Department, and Have served as a bona fide EMS personnel for at least five (5) years |
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
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Texas Department of State Health Services certification as an Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT-B) or higher. Texas Class "C" Driver's License |
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| This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |