Virginia Beach EMS Brigade Chief

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) seeks an experienced individual to serve as an EMS Brigade Chief. This individual will manage and direct the delivery of skilled emergency and non-emergency services in a variety of areas including: emergency medical and rescue operations, advanced medical assistance, mentoring, training, public education, volunteer agency administration and coordination, disaster management, and other duties as required. An EMS Brigade Chief typically commands an EMS brigade consisting of multiple stations, medic groups and/or specialty teams and is responsible for all personnel, equipment, apparatus, and facilities under their direction. Brigade Chiefs often function as Duty Shift Commanders and as such oversee all on duty EMS resources, including twelve or more staffed ambulances, zone cars, squad trucks, and special response vehicles. Individual will also engage in the direct provision of advanced life support pre-hospital patient care at the EMT-Paramedic level as needed.

This position is classified as FLSA Exempt and will average a 60 hour work week to accommodate nights, weekends and holidays as assigned and is considered ALPHA-1. Starting Salary: $54,920.64. Visit http://www.vbgov.com/careers for minimum requirements, complete job details, and to apply on-line. Application deadline: March 24, 2009. Visit http://www.VABEACHEMS.com for department information.

John Bianco, Division Chief – Administration

Department of EMS – City of Virginia Beach

1917 Arctic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

www.VABEACHEMS.com

757.385.1999 Main

757.385.5002 Voicemail

757.425.7864 Fax
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