Emergency Medical Chief

Class Concept

The work for this class requires an administrative and managerial role in directing the day-to-day activities of the healthcare field and systems concept of the Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This position serves as the Chief of the OEMS Section and is a member of the Division's executive management team. Employee in this role has the primary leadership, statutory and regulatory authority for developing, implementing, enhancing and administering a comprehensive statewide EMS program. Employee in this role must have the expertise to carry out the statutory duties of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services under the Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973 and is responsible for developing regulations pertaining to EMS.

Employee in this position serves as senior staff to the NC EMS Advisory Council and is appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety to sit as a member commissioner on the NC State Emergency Response Commission.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the healthcare field, specifically the systems concept and delivery systems and issues pertaining to Emergency Medical Services program needs.
• Knowledge of national trends of EMS policy initiatives at the state and federal levels that can impact the service delivery system
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, planning, budgeting, communication and management.
• Ability to effectively represent the agency to representatives from local, state and federal government agencies, stakeholder groups such as physicians, hospital administrators, nurses, legislative committees, community organizations, the Medical Care Commission, and the NC Medical Board.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to carry out the statutory duties of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services under the Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973 and is responsible for developing regulations pertaining to EMS.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with Division staff, other state agencies, providers, stakeholder groups, legislative committees, and advisory groups.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's degree in an area specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of combined experience in EMS administration/education, including two years in supervisory or consultative capacity of an EMS program or in a related field; or

Bachelor's degree in an area specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in EMS administration/education, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.