EMS Director: Lead Community Ambulance Services

Scott County Health System; Scott City (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Growth and development

Recognition and performance rewards

Flexibility and wellbeing

Meaningful work in our community

Job summary

Scott County Health System in Kansas seeks an EMS Director to lead and coordinate all functions of the ambulance service for Scott City and surrounding communities, ensuring prompt, high-quality patient care and cost-effective transport. You will oversee operations, staff safety, regulatory compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration, fostering accountability, preparedness, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications include current Paramedic certification, 3+ years EMS management, and a

Qualifications

• Current Paramedic certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of EMS management experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain KSBEMS Instructor/Coordinator certification.
• NIMS certification and working knowledge of Incident Command preferred; willingness to obtain if not current.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Scott County Emergency Management and the Emergency Preparedness & Safety Officer during urgent and evolving situations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily EMS department operations to achieve organizational and departmental goals.
• Supervise paid and volunteer EMS staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Schedule, supervise, and support EMS staff to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Promote professional growth and continuing education opportunities for EMS staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Staff training

Emergency management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paramedic certification

NIMS certification

Job description

Scott County Health System in Kansas seeks an EMS Director to lead and coordinate all functions of the ambulance service for Scott City and surrounding communities, ensuring prompt, high-quality patient care and cost-effective transport. You will oversee operations, staff safety, regulatory compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration, fostering accountability, preparedness, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications include current Paramedic certification, 3+ years EMS management, and a