AMBULANCE SERVICES CONSULTANT 2638

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class develops and implements programs and methods, in areas other than training, to help volunteer ambulance organizations improve emergency medical care. The incumbent performs administrative and technical duties in areas such as: communications systems; the purchase, assignment and control of equipment; evaluation of vendor performance; identification of operating problems and development of plans to alleviate them; budget review; data collection; and public relations. The employee may serve on committees to coordinate and overview ambulance associations. The work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through reports, conferences and the attainment of objectives. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Keeps ambulance organizations informed of County goals and programs in the area of emergency medical care;

Conducts studies of problem areas in ambulance organizations (e.g. need for expanded service, high turnover rate of volunteers), develops plans for alleviating the problems and helps to implement the plans;

Analyzes communications and equipment needs of volunteer ambulance organizations and usually decides on equipment to be purchased; prepares specifications for large purchases;

Maintains inventory of equipment distributed to various ambulance units on loan;

Monitors contract compliance of repair vendors;

Oversees ambulance units' compliance with equipment maintenance procedures and the fulfillment of contractual obligations entered into in exchange for equipment;

Researches and assembles information for coordinating and overviewing ambulance associations; attends association meetings and makes recommendations;

Keeps abreast of ambulance organizations' problems to understand them from the organizations' point of view, and responds to inquiries from the media;

Acts as spokesperson for the Division of Emergency Medical Services;

Designs forms used to gather data from ambulance organizations; keeps records of ambulance report forms and follows up with organizations not providing regular reports.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the operation and resources of Suffolk County ambulance organizations; thorough knowledge of medical emergency care and communications equipment; thorough knowledge of pre-hospital and emergency room medical care techniques; good knowledge of budget processes; good knowledge of current trends, developments and literature in emergency medical care; ability to analyze complex data, prepare comprehensive reports and make practical recommendations concerning emergency medical care problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the personnel of ambulance organizations; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of active paid or volunteer experience with an ambulance organization, two (2) years of which must have included administrative or research responsibilities.

NOTE: Education from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university will be substituted for experience with an ambulance organization on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment; appointees must maintain a valid license throughout their employment in this title.

Certification by New York State as an Emergency Medical Technician at the time of appointment; appointees must maintain a valid certification throughout their employment in this title.

R7/13/83

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR01/27/03