Emergency Medical Services Administrator

Job Description

Whatcom County is seeking its next EMS Administrator – an experienced and collaborative leader who will be responsible for providing leadership in administration of the Whatcom County EMS levy and supporting the EMS system as an integrated network of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) agencies.

The Administrator oversees an annual budget of $26M, the majority of which is contracted out to fire districts and municipal fire departments. Reporting to the Deputy Executive and working closely with the County Council, the EMS Oversight Board (EOB), fire districts, municipal fire departments, and other stakeholders, the Administrator builds strong relationships, manages performance-based contracts, and works collaboratively to advance policy and budget proposals to support a strong EMS system.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Administration of the  EMS Levy including budgets, contract development and monitoring financial sustainability.
• Supports the EMS System as an integrated network of ALS and BLS services provided by local cities and fire districts.
• Works with Advisory Boards to cooperatively make funding and regional delivery recommendations.
• Builds relationships with EMS physicians, staff and EMS providers to support a strong countywide EMS System.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a skilled public administrator with experience managing complex, multi-year budgets and public contracts. They have the ability to work collaboratively with government partners, staff, and physicians to advance complex policy and budget proposals to decision-makers. They model transparency, with demonstrated success building relationships across diverse constituencies. They have knowledge and familiarity of EMS systems and frameworks and come prepared to support the EMS system’s culture of operational excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, Health Care or a related field;
• 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in a public agency, including administrative experience involving system management, policy analysis, budget development and financial tracking/forecasting;
• 3 years of  supervisory experience;
• Knowledge and familiarity with EMS Systems required.
• Requires knowledge of governmental financial specifications and fiscal management including tax levies, budget preparation, grant administration, service and intergovernmental contract negotiation and administration, revenue generation, expenditure control and recordkeeping.

Apply online at www.whatcomcounty.us/jobs

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