Job Opening: Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

The Harper County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for a Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).   

Under the supervision of the Board of County Commissioners, the Director of EMS  is a hybrid working-director position responsible for both active field response as a crew member and leadership/administrative responsibilities. 

Primary responsibilities include administering a pool of medical staff consisting of paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs), nurses and emergency medical responders (EMRs), who respond to 911 calls from the community and transfer requests from the local hospitals.  Acting as the primary point of contact for operational matters, the Director provides direction, leadership, accountability and coordination for the EMS program.   

The person filling this position will also work assigned shifts as a crew member, adhering to the same protocols, policy and regulatory standards.

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

·        Current Paramedic certification,

·        Minimum of 10 years of EMS field experience,

·        Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and leadership attitude, and

·        The ability to balance field responsibilities with leadership expectations

Written letters of recommendation from at least one peer and two subordinates will be required as part of the selection process.

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen and verification of a valid, unrestricted Driver's License are required prior to employment.

Full Time positions offer generous health and dental insurance options, employer funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), KPERS retirement plan, Employer paid life insurance and Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

Please submit applications and resumes online at www.harpercountyks.gov, or directly to Human Resources.

Harper County is an equal opportunity employer.