Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training and Certification Manager-61009094

S.C. Department of Public Health

South Carolina

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

15 days Annual Leave

15 days Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Deferred compensation

Retirement: SCRS/ORP

Job summary

SC Department of Public Health seeks a data/IT lead for the Emergency Medical Services & Trauma section. You will plan data collection, manage data, coordinate training, and support research, while acting as IT representative and webmaster for the section.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with relevant experience; master’s degree preferred. Hybrid work may be available after onboarding; strong EMS/regulatory knowledge and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with relevant program experience.
Experience in data management and analysis.
Experience coordinating training and education programs.
Experience in EMS data standards and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct data collection, data management, training, education, and research for EMS & Trauma.
Serve as IT representative and webmaster for the section.
Collaborate to design and support EMS systems and dashboards.
Identify training needs and ensure NEMSIS compliance.
Support FOIA requests and disaster preparedness activities.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Data management

Training coordination

IT liaison

Dashboard development

Software troubleshooting

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

FOIA response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ImageTrend

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Plans and directs the data collection, data management, training, education, and research activities for the Emergency Medical Services & Trauma section. Functions as the Information Technology representative and webmaster for the section.

Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with agency policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Promotes workforce engagement and a safe, professional, and productive work environment for all employees.
Serves as the training coordinator for the EMS & Trauma section, conducting educational institution certification inspections and program site visits. Updates credentials in ImageTrend, facilitates instructor orientation, and acts as a liaison with training institutions.
Collaborates with peers to design, implement, test, and support EMS and Trauma Section systems. Assists users with software issues, develops technical documentation, and helps ensure systems and processes meet agency standards. May serve as a subject matter expert.
Identifies training needs, develops training materials, and manages integration processes to maintain NEMSIS compliance. Participates in technical calls with platform providers and serves as the Unit’s technology representative and webmaster. Supports dashboard development, generates internal and external reports, and responds to FOIA requests.
Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting with special projects, participating in disaster preparedness and response, and serving as an essential employee subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.

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Minimum And Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

Agency Additional Requirements

Must be certified as a SC Paramedic or eligible to obtain National Registry Paramedic credential within one (1) year of hire. Must have experience in data management and analysis.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree and work experience with an Emergency Medical Service as a Paramedic. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in EMS, supervisory/management experience, training coordination, or regulatory knowledge of EMS Accreditation Standards, previous EMS instructor experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

EEO

The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Benefits

15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
- State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )
- Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.