Emergency Medical Services State Training Administrator

Overview

The Vermont Office of EMS is seeking someone who is passionate about education and workforce development to join its team as the EMS State Training Administrator. This person coordinates the statewide activities of EMS education including program development, monitoring of education programs for content and quality, training, and public relations. They implement, administer, and promote a variety of programs including initial and continued competency education for Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic licensure. They participate in protocol and workforce development and training. The Training Administrator manages education grants. They measure, evaluate, and improve the quality of Vermont EMS education programs using a variety of data sources, including direct observation of instruction and program evaluations. They support and evaluate EMS instructors and provide technical assistance to EMS agencies and Districts in the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of EMS educational programs.

The step 1 rate for pay grade 25 is $31.54 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $49.45 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Emergency Medical Services State Training Administrator (Job Requisition #55229), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected] Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are carried out in a variety of settings including standard office, classroom, squad buildings, hospitals, and other field sites.

Considerable travel is involved for which private means of transportation must be available. Duties may require work outside of regular work schedules. Strong and differing opinions may be encountered and must be managed tactfully.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in education, public policy, emergency services, or closely related field AND two (2) years or more of experience with EMS INCLUDING one (1) year or more involving training responsibilities. OR Bachelor's degree in education, public policy, emergency services, or closely related field AND four (4) years or more of experience with EMS INCLUDING one (1) year or more involving training responsibilities. OR Six (6) years or more of experience with EMS INCLUDING one (1) year or more involving training responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Nationally Registered Paramedic, or other licensed healthcare professional such as a registered nurse, physician's assistant, or physician with significant pre-hospital EMS experience.

Direct experience with program development in proficiency based educational design.

Experience applying for and administering contracts and grants

Special Requirements

NOTE: Must have or obtain within six months a Vermont Instructor/Coordinator certification.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families

• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan

• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)

• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

• Low cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program

• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.