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Doddridge
County Ambulance Authority
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Job Overview - Executive Director
Doddridge County Ambulance Authority The director will be under the direction of the Doddridge County Ambulance Authority but an employee of the Doddridge County Commission. The director is responsible for managing the Authority’s fiscal policies, assisting with development and implementation of emergency medical service plans in accordance with such Federal, State and County guidelines and regulations for all of Doddridge County and performing the following duties and responsibilities: I. Collaborate with the board to define and articulate the organization’s vision and to develop short-term and long-term strategies for achieving that vision. II. Work with the board to create an annual operating budget to support those strategies. III. Supervise Doddridge County Ambulance Authority personnel and ensure the smooth operation of the Ambulance Authority. IV. Manage the day-to-day activities of the Doddridge County Ambulance Authority. V. Maintain positive working relationships contracted agencies, emergency services providers and Doddridge County citizens to create a culture that reflects DCAA’s values and encourages cooperation and improved emergency services. VI. Develop, coordinate, implement and continually evaluate Doddridge County emergency services requirements and activities. VII. Perform system analysis and quality assurance evaluations to determine optimum system design for offering emergency ambulance services to the citizens of Doddridge County. VIII. Visit contracted agencies on a regular basis to gain insight into attitudes and problem areas from within all levels of those agencies. IX. Assist and monitor contracted agencies and the Ambulance Authority employees in quality control, which includes monitoring calls, reviewing run sheets and ensuring all medical protocols are adhered to. X. Assist and monitor contracted agencies and the Ambulance Authority employees in continuing education/ training needs and make provisions for continuing medical education as needed to maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. XI. Develop mutual aid agreements for provision of emergency medical services within and between cooperating counties and agencies. XII. Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards keeping abreast of current trends relating to emergency services and anticipate future trends likely to have an impact on emergency services delivery. XIII. Assist with policy development and documentation and future contracts with related agencies. XIV. Develop fund raising strategies with the board, research availability of State and Federal grants for training, equipment and education for Ambulance Authority personnel and contracted agencies. Prepare grants and submit them to the appropriate agencies. XV. Attend and document all DCAA board meetings and work with the President of the DCAA board in developing the agenda. XVI. Provide prompt thorough and accurate information to keep the board informed of performance, financial position and report to the DCAA any unusual matters which may develop in connection with the operations of the organization that would pertain to emergency services responsibilities, authority and liability. XVII. Work frequently with the DCAA board to address issues and problems pertaining to the Ambulance Authority’s operations. XVII. Other duties as assigned. The position requires frequent travel and occasional overnight stays. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use both gross-motor and fine-motor skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Qualified candidates must possess: A. Minimum three years experience in business management, planning and financial oversight. B. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with conflict management and facilitator abilities. C. A minimum of three years experience working with board of directors and committees. D. An understanding of the rules and regulations of the West Virginia Office of EMS. E. Certification as a BLS instructor, West Virginia EMT-P F. Proven skills in business and fiscal management. G. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of volunteers, staff, board of directors and government officials. H. Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress, and crisis situations. I. Effective problem solving and mediation skills. J. Proficiency with office computer equipment and software. K. Demonstrated ability of teaching skills and knowledge with others. L. Demonstrated ability to multitask and work in a fast paced office setting. Additionally, DCAA prefers that candidates be a college graduate or equivalent experience, be certified as BTLS/PHTLS instructor, ACLS instructor, PEPP or PALS instructor. The executive director will be subject to at least an annual performance review by the board of directors and can be subject to review earlier by the personnel committee or full board based upon performance issues. The executive director will be notified by email or in writing at least one week prior to the performance review |
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Doddridge County Ambulance Authority
- P. O. Box 227, Smithburg, WV 26436
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