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ASSISTANT CHIEF OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (OPERATIONS) (EM-05) [1 vacancy]



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ASSISTANT CHIEF OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (OPERATIONS) (EM-05) [1 vacancy]

This listing closes on 5/13/2024 at 11:59 PM Hawaii.

Salary

$8,825.00 - $11,471.50 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

265234

Department

Honolulu Emergency Services Department

Division

Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date

05/05/2024

Closing Date

5/13/2024 at 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Information


Lead the charge in critical care,  join the EMS team in this vital role as the Assistant Chief of EMS Operations.
The Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) is seeking an Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services (Operations). Under the supervision of the Chief of Emergency Medical Services, this position assists in administering the City's emergency medical services program with primary responsibility for overseeing all operational activities. Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Ensures the enforcement and compliance of policies and procedures for the effective, efficient and economical operation of the Division; reviews the workload of the Emergency Medical Service units; evaluates the performance of subordinates through direct supervision, job evaluations and review of ambulance reports and tapes.
  • Directs and implements corrective action as needed; directs the development of scheduling of courses to assure maintenance of skills at the desired level. 
  • Recommends adding, revising, and omitting existing policies and procedures. 
  • Conducts unit inspections on personnel, ambulances, storage of controlled drugs, etc. 
  • Periodically schedules meetings with unit supervisors to discuss new or proposed policies and procedures and to receive and disseminate pertinent information. 
  • Actively participates with investigations, grievances, and personnel issues; makes recommendations on resolutions. 
  • Receives recommendations for disciplinary action from Unit Supervisor; responds to, confers and recommends resolution of grievances; Initiates follow-up action as necessary. 
  • Operates a command vehicle to respond immediately to mass casualty or high profile incidents or emergencies; to address critical needs and meets with personnel out in the field at the various units or district offices.
Special Work Requirements: Available 24/7 as contact to the Director and the Honolulu Emergency Services Department during major incidents including, but not limited to all types of disasters, personnel injuries or death and mass casualties.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.  

Additional Job Information

Applications must be submitted online by May 13, 2024, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

***Salary commensurate with applicable experience: $8,825 to $11,471.50 per month (EM-05),  pending approval and subject to funding availability.***  

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, nursing, public health, public administration or a related field.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
 

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit.  Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.  Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.  Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
 
Substitution:  Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.  Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Four years of progressively responsible experience in emergency medical care operations or administration, one of which must have involved administrative experience in program evaluation and analysis, policy formulation and implementation or budget and personnel management.

Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, public administration, organization and management; local, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to the provision of emergency medical services; advanced emergency medical theories, philosophy, laws, techniques, practices and procedures; medical terminology; public and private community resources and services relating to emergency medical services; provisions of pertinent collective bargaining agreements; budget preparation and control; principals of public relations; report writing; and the ability to plan, develop and implement an emergency medical services program; plan, direct, coordinate and integrate program activities; evaluate and develop program policies and procedures; identify and analyze operating problems and make sound decisions and recommendations; conduct research, analyze/evaluate data and information and prepare reports with recommendations; measure financial impact of programs; handle and resolve complaints and problems; administer pertinent collective bargaining provisions; evaluate problems and data and prepare reports with recommendations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Substitution:  A Master's degree in public health, health care administration, medical management, business administration, finance, or public administration from a regionally-accredited college or university may substitute for one year of administrative experience in program evaluation and analysis, policy formulation and implementation or budget and personnel management experience.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. 

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit.  Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.  Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.  Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:
Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.  

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:  
Valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile). 

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: 
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated.  Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.

-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.

-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.

-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.

-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).

-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.

-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.

-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.

-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item

-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.

-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.

-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.

-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page. 

* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate "none." Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
  • I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services (Operations) position requires applicants to have equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, nursing, public health, public administration or a related field.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

Do you meet this education requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
03
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must also have four years of progressively responsible experience in emergency medical care operations or administration, one of which must have involved administrative experience in program evaluation and analysis, policy formulation and implementation or budget and personnel management.

Do you meet this experience requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
04
SUBSTITUTION: A Master's degree in public health, health care administration, medical management, business administration, finance, or public administration from a regionally-accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of administrative experience in program evaluation and analysis, policy formulation and implementation or budget and personnel management experience.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

Do you have a Master's degree in one of the areas listed above?
  • Yes, I have a Master's degree in one of the areas listed above, and understand I must submit a copy of my diploma and/or official transcripts with the embossed seal in order to be given credit.
  • No, I do NOT have a Master's degree in one of the areas listed above.
05
Describe your work experience in EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OPERATIONS OR ADMINISTRATION. Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:

a) the name of your employer and position title;
b) the size of the overall company/organization;
c) a brief description of the organization/department; list the numbers and kinds of divisions; identify the division/function you worked in and the relative level of your position within the division or function;
d) the number of vehicles in the fleet;
e) the title(s) and number of employees you directly supervised; and
f) the title of your immediate supervisor.
06
As part of your experience in emergency medical care operations or administration, describe your administrative-level experience in PROGRAM EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS. Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:

a) your major duties and responsibilities;
b) identify the programs you were responsible for evaluating and analyzing;
c) the purpose of the evaluation; and
d) the outcome and/or changes.

If you have NO EXPERIENCE, indicate "N/A".
07
As part of your experience in emergency medical care operations or administration, describe your administrative-level experience in POLICY FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION. Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:

a) your major duties and responsibilities;
b) identify the policies you were responsible for formulating and implementing;
c) the program the policies were a part of; and
d) the purpose of the program and policies.

If you have NO EXPERIENCE, indicate "N/A".
08
As part of your experience in emergency medical care operations or administration, describe your administrative-level experience in BUDGETS. Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:

a) your administrative duties and responsibilities in preparing budgets; and
b) determining financial and personnel requirements (include budgets you prepared, size of budgets, major expenditures/allotments).

If you have NO EXPERIENCE, indicate "N/A".
09
As part of your experience in emergency medical care operations or administration, describe your administrative-level experience in PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT. Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include your duties and responsibilities in:

a) determining personnel needs to carry out the functions of the organization;
b) conducting the overall personnel management program including the selection, termination, and training of staff;
c) dealing with labor relations matters; and
d) determining effective utilization of the personnel within the organization.

If you have NO EXPERIENCE, indicate "N/A".

* Required Question

Agency
City and County of Honolulu
Phone
808-768-8536
Website
http://www.honolulu.gov/hr/
Address
650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

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