COMMERCIAL AMBULANCE SERVICES SPECIALIST

The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) oversees and coordinates all components of the statewide EMS system (including planning, operations, evaluation, and research), provides leadership and medical direction, conducts and/or supports EMS educational programs, operates and maintains a statewide communications system, designates trauma and specialty centers, licenses and regulates commercial ambulance services, and participates in EMS-related public education and prevention programs.

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653 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland  21201

This position serves as the lead worker in the inspection, licensing and regulating of commercial ambulance services to ensure compliance with governing State and Federal laws and regulations and emergency medical services certification and licensing requirements. This employee provides advice and guidance to contractual commercial ambulance inspectors during peak inspection and licensing periods. The work is performed in an office setting as well as outdoors under varying weather conditions and requires` frequent travel to various commercial ambulance companies throughout the state.

The Licensing Specialist will assist the Director in the State Office of Commercial Ambulance Licensing and Regulation (SOCALR) with handling all different aspects of licensing and regulating commercial ambulance services within Maryland.  The Licensing Specialist will help enhance the operation of the SOCALR office by performing delegated office duties specific to the position.

Education: Graduation from an accredited High School or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years functioning as a certified EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic in Maryland.

Notes: 1. A Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services or related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

 2. An Associate’s degree in emergency medical services or related field may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience.

The desired candidate will possess current certification in the Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program

1. Candidates for positions in this classification are required to possess a current Maryland Emergency Medical Technical - Intermediate (EMT-I) or Emergency Medical Technical-Paramedic (EMT-P) license.

2. Persons appointed to positions in this classification are required to maintain current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS).

3. 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.

Employees in this classification may not be employed by a commercial ambulance service in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  You must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  This evaluation may be required prior to hire.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

All information concerning your qualification must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application.

The Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.

If you are not able to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

301 W. Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410-767-4850.

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

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.