Planning, Preparedness and Emergency Management Officer
Company: Thompson Valley EMS
Location: Loveland
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Readiness Captain is the primary source of contact for all
standby and large-scale events, emergency management, and
operational resiliency. The position requires excellent record
keeping, a high level of organization, and the ability to develop
and maintain programs from their beginning. The Readiness Captain's
responsibilities include ensuring field personnel have the
equipment and supplies they need to do their jobs, planning and
preparedness for the organization and process development and
management of logistics, event and emergency management. Also, may
develop and deliver training to team members.
As part of the duties of the position, the Readiness Captain is
responsible for providing field command, supervision, and
leadership at events and in the field as required, including
functioning as a Paramedic in the clinical setting, and other
rescue specialist. (Note: must fulfill all clinical requirements of
the Paramedic job description.) May function as a Captain in TVEMS
Operations and must fulfill all requirements of the Operations
Captain Job Description, below.
Under minimal supervision, the Readiness Captain provides direct
field observation, management, and evaluation of employees both in
and outside the Field Training Program. Functions in the community
to perform the duties of a paramedic, demonstrates and promotes the
TVEMS expectations of behavior, culture and company wide
expectations and upholds command directives, policies, and
procedures. Serves in a highly visible position in the community
and, as such, the incumbent is required to act with a high degree
of courtesy, professionalism, and respect and always with the best
interest of the welfare of the patient and the public in mind.
These job responsibilities should not be considered as the
exclusive standard of the position; the role may include other
responsibilities and duties as assigned to meet TVEMS needs.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Education/Experience:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required
skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
Incumbents:
Knowledge:
Principles and techniques of training and performance evaluation
and adult learning. Pre-hospital advanced emergency medical
practices, TVEMS protocols, policies, procedures, and equipment.
Basic human resources knowledge, performance evaluation and
personnel management. Knowledge of emergency management structures
and functions, knowledge of planning fundamentals, knowledge of
supply chain management and processes.
Skills:
Communicates clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing;
supervising, training, and evaluating subordinates. Ability to set
up and maintain records and files as required for effective
operational functions. Operation of all company vehicles and
equipment; delegating responsibility and achieving results through
subordinates; maintaining order in an environment of changing
priorities. Skill in researching and writing. Skill in critically
evaluating processes.
Abilities:
Must be able to work well with people and display empathy
appropriately, to actively listen and respond appropriately. Must
possess the ability to function successfully alone or in a team
environment, to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and
in writing, and to set up and maintain records and files as
required for effective position functions. Must be able to work
with others effectively, be self-directed and have an aptitude for
details. Must be able to problem-solve and work in an unstructured
atmosphere. Must use electronic record-keeping systems and data to
drive efforts. Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of
patient records and other personal information. Must be able to
establish and maintain relationships with partner organizations and
to be responsive with communications and follow-up.
Physical Requirements:
Be able to perform such full range of body movement as bending,
stooping, crawling, kneeling, walking, running, lifting, climbing,
and carrying all under stressful and often unstructured,
uncontrolled, potentially dangerous situations. Must be physically
capable to carry heavy medical and rescue equipment and the sick or
injured.
Behavioral Competencies:
Support TVEMS vision and mission. Maintain confidentiality of all
work information. Demonstrate an ability to function successfully
in a team environment. Exhibit courteous, compassionate and
respectful treatment of internal and external customers. Display a
positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
Participate in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
COMPANY WIDE EXPECTATIONS:
Essential Functions:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Material and Equipment Involved:
Various emergency medical, fire and rescue equipment and vehicles.
Working knowledge of computers and associated software.
Hazardous Exposure Category:
Category I. Involves an inherent potential for mucous membrane of
skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for
spills or splashes of them. (Appropriate protective measures are
required when involved in a Category I task.)
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without
reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to
this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of
individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment
agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at
any time without notice. Incumbents will follow any other
instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be
required to meet the needs of TVEMSCompensation details:
80400-120000 Yearly SalaryPI8f10373c1755-31181-34223450
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