Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Emergency Medical Services Program Specialist
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
Emergency Medical Services Program Specialist
The employee in this position functions within the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH), Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and reports to the EMS Program Manager for Education. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, you will develop, implement, and evaluate quality improvement initiatives for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system in Pennsylvania.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Emergency Medical Services Program Specialist, you will develop, implement, and evaluate EMS education in rural Pennsylvania. You will administer the development and delivery of education and training services to pre‑hospital EMS personnel, public health professionals, emergency department personnel, and others. You will collaborate and coordinate with internal and external partners to enhance and expand EMS educational opportunities across the Commonwealth, research, procure, develop, and approve education training material, and provide rapid dissemination of education and training announcements to DOH staff and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, you will carry out emergency duties that could involve assignments with the DOH Command Center, deployment to a field location, or other duties as needed.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full‑time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time with mandatory 2‑days in the office. To telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements
Five years of professional experience planning, developing, evaluating or operating an emergency medical service program or providing EMS certified training or administering a college EMS training program; or
Four years of professional experience planning, developing, evaluating or operating an emergency medical services program or providing EMS certified training or administering a college EMS training program; and 30 credits in health policy and administration, economics, statistics, public or business administration, emergency medicine, nursing or a related medical field; or
Three years of professional experience planning, developing, evaluating or operating an emergency medical services programs, or providing EMS certified training or administering a college EMS training program; and an associate degree in health policy and administration, economics, statistics, public or business administration, emergency medicine, nursing or a related medical field; or
Two years of professional experience planning, developing, evaluating or operating an emergency medical services program, or providing EMS certified training or administering a college EMS training program; and a bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration, economics, statistics, public or business administration, emergency medicine, nursing or a related medical field
Other Requirements
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
You must be able to perform essential job functions
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position
Veterans
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam)
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions
Your score is valid for this specific posting only
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved
you may be disqualified
You may only apply/test once for this posting
Your results will be provided via email
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Emergency Medical Services Program Specialist, you will develop, implement, and evaluate EMS education in rural Pennsylvania. You will administer the development and delivery of education and training services to pre‑hospital EMS personnel, public health professionals, emergency department personnel, and others. You will collaborate and coordinate with internal and external partners to enhance and expand EMS educational opportunities across the Commonwealth, research, procure, develop, and approve education training material, and provide rapid dissemination of education and training announcements to DOH staff and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, you will carry out emergency duties that could involve assignments with the DOH Command Center, deployment to a field location, or other duties as needed.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full‑time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time with mandatory 2‑days in the office. To telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements
Five years of professional experience planning, developing, evaluating or operating an emergency medical service program or providing EMS certified training or administering a college EMS training program; or
Four years of professional experience planning, developing, evaluating or operating an emergency medical services program or providing EMS certified training or administering a college EMS training program; and 30 credits in health policy and administration, economics, statistics, public or business administration, emergency medicine, nursing or a related medical field; or
Three years of professional experience planning, developing, evaluating or operating an emergency medical services programs, or providing EMS certified training or administering a college EMS training program; and an associate degree in health policy and administration, economics, statistics, public or business administration, emergency medicine, nursing or a related medical field; or
Two years of professional experience planning, developing, evaluating or operating an emergency medical services program, or providing EMS certified training or administering a college EMS training program; and a bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration, economics, statistics, public or business administration, emergency medicine, nursing or a related medical field
Other Requirements
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
You must be able to perform essential job functions
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position
Veterans
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam)
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions
Your score is valid for this specific posting only
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved
you may be disqualified
You may only apply/test once for this posting
Your results will be provided via email
#J-18808-Ljbffr