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Emergency Medical Services Agency Specialist - Department of Emergency Managemen
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Emergency Medical Services Agency Specialist - Department of Emergency Management (2533)
Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (DEM) manages disaster preparation, mitigation, and response; 9-1-1 dispatch, and homeland security grant distribution for the City and County of San Francisco. DEM was created in 2006 by local legislation that reorganized the Emergency Communications Department and the Office of Emergency Services into a single agency. The current position is located in the Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) which provides oversight for the Emergency Medical Services System in San Francisco. The EMSA directs, plans, monitors, and evaluates the San Francisco EMS System in collaboration with system and community providers. This includes medical control, policy decision-making, and disaster response with regulatory scope from the 9-1-1 medical call until transfer of care at a hospital. For more information on the Department of Emergency Management, please visit:
sfdem.org . Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose. Application Opening : January 3, 2025 Application Deadline : No sooner than Friday, January 10, 2025 (4:00 PM PT) Recruitment ID : PBT-2533-148290 Under general direction, the Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) Specialist oversees, plans, and monitors EMS System programs, trainings, standards and policies to ensure compliance with state regulations and the City and County of San Francisco protocols and guidelines related to EMS Systems and is responsible for the implementation of EMS System programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develops, designs, coordinates, implements, analyzes, and monitors standards, protocols, policies, and services for the EMS System, and acts as a key liaison concerning standards and policies for prehospital service providers, first responders, hospitals, including the base hospital, and communications agencies within the Emergency Medical System in the City and County of San Francisco. Coordinates and monitors the EMS System, including studies and audits; investigates and responds to complaints of emergency medical care standards. Reviews and approves local training programs within established legislated standards; coordinates education and training programs, conferences, paramedic peer reviews, and ride-alongs and preceptor programs; creates instructional content, exercises, and activities for EMS partners to implement changes in policies and procedures; and sets criteria for performance and assessment. Coordinates the certification and local accreditation processes of prehospital personnel and assists the Medical Director in the certificate review process. Develops and disseminates information about the EMS agency newsletter and events calendar; assists in special projects such as public awareness campaigns. Coordinates medical disaster planning, supply and equipment standards, and the inspection and procurement processes. Maintains equipment and coordinates the procurement process. Coordinates and reviews medical plans for special events and participates in multi-agency coordination planning. Coordinates the ambulance permitting and inspection process. Participates in field deployments such as responding to emergencies, occasional audits, and pre-planned events to an emergency/department operations center environment or through field response and/or command posts. Reviews, collects, and analyzes data and research information to support quality improvement initiatives, update and revise policies and protocols. Participates in site visits and ride-alongs of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system participants. Performs other related duties as assigned. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on the Department of Human Resources’ website:
classifications . How to Qualify
Minimum Qualifications Experience : Three (3) years of field or clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P), Registered Nurse, or Physician Assistant;
OR
four (4) years of field or clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). License and Certification:
Possession of a current, valid license or certificate as a Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Physician Assistant in the State of California;
AND
possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License (a valid California Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment). Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Desirable Qualifications The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. Experience working in an EMS administrative or quality improvement role at an EMS Provider Agency, Local/State EMS Regulatory Agency. EMS policy development or data analysis. Specialty care experience such as Community Paramedicine, Critical Care, Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, or Pediatrics. Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at
verify education . Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification, or may lead to lower scores. What Else Should I Know?
Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) : Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications. Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Weight: 50%) : Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation. The Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation is designed to measure the candidate’s knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for this position which may include but not be limited to: knowledge of principles and effective practices of emergency management, emergency planning, response, and operations; knowledge of emergency medical services systems, local, state and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and resources; knowledge of clinical theory and practice; interpersonal relations; and analytical ability. All candidates’ responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation are subject to verification. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the responses in order to be reviewed in the rating process. Oral Examination (Weight: 50%) : Candidates will be tested in order to determine their knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for this position which may include but not be limited to: knowledge of principles and effective practices of emergency management, emergency planning, response, and operations; knowledge of emergency medical services systems, local, state and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and resources; knowledge of clinical theory and practice; interpersonal relations; oral communication; and analytical ability. All candidates’ responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation are subject to verification. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the responses in order to be reviewed in the rating process. Candidates must achieve a passing score on both the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation and Oral Examination in order to be ranked on the eligible list. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Additional position-specific mechanisms may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making a final hiring decision. Eligible List/Score Report : A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores, and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. Certification Rule : The certification rule used for the eligible list resulting from this selection procedure is pending approval from the union for an expanded certification rule. The default will be Rule of Three Scores. To find Departments which use this classification, please click here. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights : Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods, and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at
careers.sf.gov . The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications, and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at
Civil Service Commission . Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco : Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. If you have any questions, you may contact Vanessa Auyong at
Vanessa.Auyong@sfgov.org . Recruitment ID: RTF0148289-01152101 Additional Screening:
Prior to appointment, candidates may be required to take a tuberculosis (TB) screening test and/or N95 fit test. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (DEM) manages disaster preparation, mitigation, and response; 9-1-1 dispatch, and homeland security grant distribution for the City and County of San Francisco. DEM was created in 2006 by local legislation that reorganized the Emergency Communications Department and the Office of Emergency Services into a single agency. The current position is located in the Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) which provides oversight for the Emergency Medical Services System in San Francisco. The EMSA directs, plans, monitors, and evaluates the San Francisco EMS System in collaboration with system and community providers. This includes medical control, policy decision-making, and disaster response with regulatory scope from the 9-1-1 medical call until transfer of care at a hospital. For more information on the Department of Emergency Management, please visit:
sfdem.org . Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose. Application Opening : January 3, 2025 Application Deadline : No sooner than Friday, January 10, 2025 (4:00 PM PT) Recruitment ID : PBT-2533-148290 Under general direction, the Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) Specialist oversees, plans, and monitors EMS System programs, trainings, standards and policies to ensure compliance with state regulations and the City and County of San Francisco protocols and guidelines related to EMS Systems and is responsible for the implementation of EMS System programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develops, designs, coordinates, implements, analyzes, and monitors standards, protocols, policies, and services for the EMS System, and acts as a key liaison concerning standards and policies for prehospital service providers, first responders, hospitals, including the base hospital, and communications agencies within the Emergency Medical System in the City and County of San Francisco. Coordinates and monitors the EMS System, including studies and audits; investigates and responds to complaints of emergency medical care standards. Reviews and approves local training programs within established legislated standards; coordinates education and training programs, conferences, paramedic peer reviews, and ride-alongs and preceptor programs; creates instructional content, exercises, and activities for EMS partners to implement changes in policies and procedures; and sets criteria for performance and assessment. Coordinates the certification and local accreditation processes of prehospital personnel and assists the Medical Director in the certificate review process. Develops and disseminates information about the EMS agency newsletter and events calendar; assists in special projects such as public awareness campaigns. Coordinates medical disaster planning, supply and equipment standards, and the inspection and procurement processes. Maintains equipment and coordinates the procurement process. Coordinates and reviews medical plans for special events and participates in multi-agency coordination planning. Coordinates the ambulance permitting and inspection process. Participates in field deployments such as responding to emergencies, occasional audits, and pre-planned events to an emergency/department operations center environment or through field response and/or command posts. Reviews, collects, and analyzes data and research information to support quality improvement initiatives, update and revise policies and protocols. Participates in site visits and ride-alongs of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system participants. Performs other related duties as assigned. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on the Department of Human Resources’ website:
classifications . How to Qualify
Minimum Qualifications Experience : Three (3) years of field or clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P), Registered Nurse, or Physician Assistant;
OR
four (4) years of field or clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). License and Certification:
Possession of a current, valid license or certificate as a Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Physician Assistant in the State of California;
AND
possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License (a valid California Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment). Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Desirable Qualifications The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. Experience working in an EMS administrative or quality improvement role at an EMS Provider Agency, Local/State EMS Regulatory Agency. EMS policy development or data analysis. Specialty care experience such as Community Paramedicine, Critical Care, Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, or Pediatrics. Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at
verify education . Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification, or may lead to lower scores. What Else Should I Know?
Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) : Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications. Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Weight: 50%) : Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation. The Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation is designed to measure the candidate’s knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for this position which may include but not be limited to: knowledge of principles and effective practices of emergency management, emergency planning, response, and operations; knowledge of emergency medical services systems, local, state and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and resources; knowledge of clinical theory and practice; interpersonal relations; and analytical ability. All candidates’ responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation are subject to verification. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the responses in order to be reviewed in the rating process. Oral Examination (Weight: 50%) : Candidates will be tested in order to determine their knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for this position which may include but not be limited to: knowledge of principles and effective practices of emergency management, emergency planning, response, and operations; knowledge of emergency medical services systems, local, state and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and resources; knowledge of clinical theory and practice; interpersonal relations; oral communication; and analytical ability. All candidates’ responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation are subject to verification. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the responses in order to be reviewed in the rating process. Candidates must achieve a passing score on both the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation and Oral Examination in order to be ranked on the eligible list. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Additional position-specific mechanisms may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making a final hiring decision. Eligible List/Score Report : A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores, and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. Certification Rule : The certification rule used for the eligible list resulting from this selection procedure is pending approval from the union for an expanded certification rule. The default will be Rule of Three Scores. To find Departments which use this classification, please click here. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights : Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods, and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at
careers.sf.gov . The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications, and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at
Civil Service Commission . Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco : Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. If you have any questions, you may contact Vanessa Auyong at
Vanessa.Auyong@sfgov.org . Recruitment ID: RTF0148289-01152101 Additional Screening:
Prior to appointment, candidates may be required to take a tuberculosis (TB) screening test and/or N95 fit test. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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