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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMUNICATION OPERATOR I

Recruitment #15-004421-0002

GRADE

11

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems

653 West Pratt Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

Provides EMS communications service to EMS field and hospital personnel. Coordinates medevac helicopter activity including receiving calls requesting service, assigning and dispatching appropriate aircraft, monitoring aircraft for flight safety, and notifying hospitals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.  

Experience:

One year of experience receiving, relaying and dispatching medical information from an emergency medical communication system as an operator or from the field as a pre-hospital care provider.

Note:

1. Additional experience as described above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Emergency Communications or Management classifications or Emergency Communications or Management  specialty codes in the Emergency Management  field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification must obtain and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician certificate valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees are subject to call 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application if  to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.      

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, the paper application may be submitted to: MIEMSS Human Resources. 653 West Pratt Street, Room 504, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-706-4768.  For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kim C. Williams at kwilliams@miemss.org.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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