EMS Shift Supervisor - Assistant Chief #1833 - Emergency Medical Services - Public Safety Division

***Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently in the event of a crisis, disaster, or other public emergency. Hamilton County EMS maintains a call system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. All Hamilton County EMS employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should an emergency need arise. During a public emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. Please note, during a public emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County EMS employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.*** **THIS IS A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL POSTING OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES** **WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.** **THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 24/72 SHIFT SCHEDULE.** **THE BASE HOURS FOR THIS POSITION ARE: 1,872 REGULAR HOURS AND 312 HOURS OF MANDATORY SCHEDULED OVERTIME HOURS DUE TO THE 24/72 SHIFT SCHEDULE.** **MANDATORY OVERTIME WILL BE PAID AT TIME AND A HALF.** Under limited supervision, oversees, determines, and maintains the operational readiness of an assigned shift providing emergency medical services. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **:** (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is **not** a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)Coordinates staffing and related needs to provide adequate staff and service coverage between and among stations and emergency response units; oversees activities and handles various issues occurring during a shift; responds to personnel-related issues in accordance with established policies and procedures; handles issues and provides direction and assistance through subordinate supervisors; writes, reviews and recommends changes to existing protocols, policies and procedures; reviews, assess and assists the work of staff assigned to shift; responds to alarms as required; participates in the full range of human resources responsibilities including screening, interviewing, hiring, overseeing training, establishing work schedules and assignments, conducting performance appraisals and other related duties. Inspects each station and station crews on an assigned shift; oversees compliance with established policies, procedures and operational readiness; identifies and corrects deficiencies; writes, receives, reviews and approves staff reports, records and related paperwork; orders and monitors equipment, supplies, maintenance of equipment and facilities; provides education and information regarding system operations; receives and consolidates shift recommendations related to staffing and equipment needs for budget purposes; coordinates and schedules staff to attend required training and in-service activities; works a rotating schedule with rotating shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge of applicable State of Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures. Knowledge of techniques, requirements and activities associated with emergency medical response. Knowledge of inventory maintenance and control. Knowledge of the basic principles of management and supervision Knowledge of basic record keeping, records and case management. Skill in working under stressful situations, in receiving and assessing information, then making appropriate decisions for response. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relations with staff, other departments, law enforcement, and the general public. Skill in applying the principles of basic management and supervision. Skill in applying the principles and practices of record and cas…