Orange County Fire Authority, CA
Orange County Fire Authority, CA is hiring: EMS Coordinator in Hayes Valley
Orange County Fire Authority, CA, Hayes Valley, CA, US
Salary : $93,308.80 - $148,283.20 Annually Location : CA 92602, CA Job Type: FULL-TIME Job Number: 2024-57-BS Department: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Opening Date: 07/10/2024 Closing Date: Continuous DESCRIPTION The Classification Specifications for this position are currently under review. Any recommended adjustments will be posted once the review has been completed. The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division of the EMS & Training Department, for the position of EMS Coordinator. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. CLASS SUMMARY: Under general direction, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of prehospital paramedic and other emergency medical services rendered by the Authority; coordinates and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and/or guidelines; coordinates quality improvement activities; oversees the licensing, certification, and accreditation of firefighter EMTs and paramedics; assumes responsibility for the security, ordering, and DEA compliance of controlled medication; and performs related duties, as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services. Exercises direct or general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff, as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a specialized professional classification performing the full range of quality improvement and compliance activities for emergency medical services. Incumbents at this level are capable of performing coordination of quality improvement activities; ordering and securing controlled medications and ensuring compliance with DEA regulations related to controlled medications; and evaluating the effectiveness of the Authority's prehospital paramedic and other emergency medical services; and serves as the Authority's designated infection control officer (DICO) as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Considerable independent judgment is used to make decisions in carrying out assignments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To review the essential functions of this position, please use the link below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: EDUCATION (position requirements at entry) : An equivalent to an associate degree (60 semester units) in nursing or a related medical field EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry) : Four (4) years of experience in the delivery of prehospital, emergency, or critical medical care, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry) : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment. This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License records and status Possession and maintenance of professional licensure or certification which demonstrates breadth of knowledge in the areas of assignment, such as Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), National Registered or State Licensed Paramedic (NRP, PM), or comparable medical certification Possession of a valid Basic Life Support and CPR Instructor certification issued by the American Heart Association LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements within 12 months of appointment): Successful completion of Teaching Methodology course(s) (e.g. National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators Instructor Course, a state approved fire instructor course, National Fire Academy's Instructional Methodology, or college level teaching methodology course) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (position requirements at entry) : To review the full Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this position, please use the link below. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS First Application Review - Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Please note that this is a continuous recruitment. Qualified applicants who apply before the date listed above will have their applications reviewed. Applicants who apply after the date listed above may be included at a later date if the position remains unfilled. Oral Interviews - Week of August 26, 2024 Selection Interview - Week of September 2, 2024 Start Date - Approximately November 18, 2024 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority and meeting site; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees predominately work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician. HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: When the recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system. SELECTION PROCEDURES: INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW: The Human Resources Department reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials. TESTING: Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process. RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS: All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection upon request. ELIGIBLE LIST: The duration of an Eligible List is one year, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number. QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this position should be directed to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at NOTE: The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice. Orange County Fire Authority Management Association (OCFAMA) Representation This classification is represented by the OCFAMA. Please contact OCFAMA President for information about joining OCFAMA. Base Salary Adjustments: 2.30% effective June 28, 2024 2.50% effective June 27, 2025 2.50% effective June 26, 2026 Annual Merit Review Program Administrative Managers are eligible for performance salary increases from 2.75% to 5.5% annually based on their work performance and until they reach the top of their salary range. Please note, new managers and newly promoted managers must be assigned to their position prior to March 1 during the annual performance rating period (August 1 through July 31) to be eligible for their initial merit review. Administrative Managers who are at the maximum of their salary range at the time they receive their annual performance evaluation will receive a $500 contribution to their 401(a) deferred compensation account if they received a rating of at least "standard." Medical Benefit Administrative Managers have a choice of medical plans under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, and receive a monthly cash allotment to be applied toward health care coverage and other benefits. In addition to purchasing health care coverage, at their option, Administrative Managers may receive any or all remaining funds in cash or defer such funds to other benefits. The enrollment period for a new employee is sixty (60) days from the date of employment. The effective date of coverage will begin on the first day of the month following submission of the CalPERS Health Benefit Plan Enrollment Form. In 2024, the monthly cash allotment is $2,400.89 per month. Please visit for more information regarding the various plans offered under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, as well as the current premium rates. Dental, Orthodontia, and Vision Care Dental, orthodontia, and vision insurance are provided, at no cost to the employee, for the employee and dependents. Coverage begins on the first of the month following date of hire or promotion. Longevity Pay Effective June 28, 2024, Administrative Managers will receive longevity pay as a percentage of base salary as follows: 1.50% at the beginning of the pay period that includes the commencement of their 5th year in any OCFAMA position. 3.0% at the beginning of the pay period that includes the commencement of their 10th year in any OCFAMA position. Optional Benefit Plan (OBP) An annual allocation of $2,065 (pro-rated for mid-year hire/promotion date) will be provided to Administrative Managers to cover health care costs and other select benefits including: Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Medical Flexible Spending Account Cash prorated each pay period or lump sum of cash at year end OBP begins on the 1st day of the month following a 28-day waiting period. Retirement All regular OCFA employees are members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) - a defined benefit retirement program. Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire. Legacy General Members: Employees hired on or after December 1, 2012, who establish reciprocitywith OCERS are enrolled in the 2.0% at age 55 retirement formula (Plan N). Employees pays their maximum employee contribution based on age of entry into OCERS (or reciprocal retirement system), including any increases to the maximum employee contribution as calculated by OCERS. The compensation limit for Legacy members in 2024 is $345,000. New General Members (PEPRA): Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, without reciprocity are enrolled in the 2.5% at age 67 retirement formula (Plan U). Employees contribute 50% of the normal retirement cost toward the employee's retirement contribution but no higher than their maximum employee contribution (based on age of entry into OCERS). The compensation limit for PEPRA members in 2024 is $181,734 (non-Social Security participants). For more information about OCERS retirement, please visit , or view the Retirement Plan Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance A life and AD&D policy is provided to Administrative Managers at no cost. Administrative Managers may purchase additional employee paid life, dependent life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage are provided to Administrative Managers at no cost. Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in the Authority's 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan on a voluntary basis. This plan is 100% employee funded. Retiree Medical Savings Plan Employees participate in an employer sponsored retirement Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with a contribution of 4.0% of base salary. Social Security OCFA employees are not covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI); therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.2% of salary towards Social Security. Medicare Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare. Employees whose wages exceed $200,000 in a calendar year shall contribute an additional 0.9%. Bilingual Pay If qualified, bilingual pay is $0.30 per hour up to a maximum of forty (40) hours per FLSA workweek. Pre-designated languages include: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese, and American Sign Language. Other languages may qualify on a case-by-case basis. Tuition Reimbursement Administrative Managers are eligible for up to $2,000 per fiscal year in accordance with the program guidelines. Employees are also eligible to be reimbursed for job-related licenses and certifications (including the costs necessary to obtain and/or maintain the license or certification). Vacation Administrative Manager accruals begins on your first day of employment. Approximate annual accruals are: Upon employment and up to 3 years, approximately 120 hours per year After 3 years, but less than 10 years, approximately 160 hours per year After 10 years, approximately 200 hours per year Holidays Administrative Managers observe 13 holidays within the calendar year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Lincoln's Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Indigenous Peoples' Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day Sick Leave Sick leave is accumulated from year-to-year and accrues as follows: Upon employment and up to 3 years, approximately 72 hours per year After 3 years, approximately 96 hours per year At retirement, employees receive a payoff of their sick leave based on their years of full-time continuous service. Paid Annual Leave (PAL) After completion of new probation, an employee will be eligible to take up to forty (40) hours of paid time off each year, in addition to their accrued time. PAL is awarded on January 1 of the subsequent year and every year thereafter. PAL cannot be cashed out and must be used within the calendar year it is earned. Annual Physical Examination Administrative Managers are provided a voluntary annual physical examination by an Authority-designated physician at no cost. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) The OCFA offers regular, limited-term, and probationary employees both a Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that can be used throughout the year on qualified medical or dependent care expenses. Participants pay fewer taxes and take home more money. Behavioral Health and Wellness OCFA offers a variety of behavioral health and wellness services to our employees and their dependents, including access to the OCFA Peer Support Team Members, OCFA Chaplains, and the Counseling Team International (TCTI). TCTI provides behavioral health and wellness services to public safety agency employees and their eligible family members with confidential professional assistance. Support services include, but are not limited to, the following types of situations: marital and family problems, stress/burnout, anger management, separation/divorce, child/adolescent issues, depression, and critical incident/trauma. TCTI also offers life care resource assistance for child care, adoption, elderly and senior care, and financial information. Pet Discount Program OCFA has partnered with United Pet Care to offer a pet healthcare program. This program helps employees reduce the cost of escalating veterinary bills at an affordable rate. All pets are eligible regardless of their age or medical condition. Benevolent Association Employees have the option to join OCFA's Benevolent Association which was created to "Take Care of Their Own". Included in your $8.00 per pay period cost is $10,000 Member Death Benefit, $4,000 Dependent Death Benefit, $32,500 Annual Scholarships for Members and Dependents., Hardship Grants/Loans, Annual Picnic for Members, Holiday Ball, Retiree Tribute. In addition, Discount Offers- Recreation/Amusement Parks, fitness 19 & 24-Hour Fit. gym membership. Discount Movie Tickets, Angel Baseball Games with Tailgate Party, etc.). In addition, membership allows access to very good supplemental insurances of many type, including Long Term Disability, Long Term Care, Various AFLAC (ICU, Cancer, Accident Inj., CSFA membership, Living Trusts & more.) The Family Auxiliary and KIDS Fund (provides monetary assistance only to kids of members), both operate under the Benevolent Assoc. Visit the for more information or you can watch Revised 06/24/2024 This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options. This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Memoranda of Understanding, Personnel and Salary Resolution, retirement contract, insurance policy contract, or any other official document of the Orange County Fire Authority, including Standard Operating Procedures and General Orders. All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the Orange County Fire Authority's insurance contracts with individual insurance providers. Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact Human Resources Department at (714) 573-6800 01 The Orange County Fire Authority uses e-mail to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of applications. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase efficiency, conserve resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, please ensure that the e-mail address you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We recommend that you do not share e-mail addresses with other individuals who may inadvertently delete important communications sent to you. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept e-mails from ocfa.org and governmentjobs.com. Please read each e-mail notice carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any.Please acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above. Yes No 02 Are you a current Orange County Fire Authority employee? Yes No 03 From the choices below, select the highest level of education you have completed. Less than high school diploma or GED High school diploma or GED Some college credits completed Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree M.D., D.O., or PhD 04 Please indicate the field your degree is in if applicable. If you do not possess a degree, please write "N/A." 05 Do you possess a professional licensure or certification which demonstrates breadth of knowledge in the areas of assignment, such as Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Medical Doctor (MD), National Registered or State Licensed Paramedic (NRP, PM), or comparable certification? Yes No 06 If you possess a professional licensure or certification which demonstrates breadth of knowledge in the areas of assignment, such as Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), National Registered or State Licensed Paramedic (NRP, PM), or comparable certification please indicate below which license or certification you possess including the license number if applicable. If you do not possess any license or certification, please indicate "N/A." Please note you must attach a copy of your license or certification to your application. 07 How many years of experience in the delivery of pre-hospital, emergency medical or critical care do you possess? Experience must be detailed in your electronic application. Less than two (2) years of experience More than two (2) years of experience but less than four (4) years of experience More than four (4) years of experience but less than six (6) years of experience Six (6) or more years of experience 08 How many years of supervisory/lead experience do you possess? Experience must be detailed in your application. Less than two (2) years of experience Two (2) or more years of experience 09 From the list below, please select the current certificates/courses that you possess/have completed (please select all that apply). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR - Instructor National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators (NAEMSE) Instructor Course State approved Fire Instructor Course National Fire Academy's Instructional Methodology Course Other college-level teaching methodology course I do not possess any of the certificates listed above 10 Briefly describe your experience in pre-hospital care. Specifically include any experience working with fire and emergency medical services providers. If you do not have any experience in this area, please indicate N/A. All experience must be detailed in your application. 11 Briefly describe your experience in emergency medical care. Specifically include any experience working with fire and emergency medical services providers. If you do not have any experience in this area, please indicate N/A. All experience must be detailed in your application. 12 Briefly describe your experience in critical care. Specifically include any experience working with fire and emergency medical services providers. If you do not have any experience in this area, please indicate N/A. All experience must be detailed in your application. Required Question