The Town of Shelburne is seeking candidates for a full-time, exempt leadership role for their Rescue Department (Shelburne Rescue). This position is Shelburne Rescue’s first full-time non-volunteer Head of Rescue Services. Shelburne Rescue is a municipal, combination (paid/volunteer) ambulance service providing 911 emergency medical services to the Town and its neighboring communities. The Head of Service has the primary responsibility for executive oversight for Shelburne Rescue. The Department Head serves as the chief executive of the squad and represents both the Town of Shelburne as well as the Department and its providers to the public, the district and the state. The Department Head is expected to participate in emergency responses and is responsible for the leadership, management, and administration of the Department. This is to be accomplished through departmental planning, strategic visioning, and the development of long-term and short-term goals for the Department and its providers. Through the supervision of the Training Officer and lead providers (“Crew Chiefs”), the Department Head ensures the professional and efficient conduct of the Department operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
National Registry of EMTs Paramedic Level Certification
5+ Years experience in EMS with increasing levels of responsibility
Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification or similar
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Supervisory/leadership experience
VT EMS District 3 Credentialing / Paramedic Experience
Firefighting experience (FFI or above)
Interest in supporting the Town of Shelburne Fire Department emergency responses
Bachelor’s Degree in EMS/Paramedicine/Emergency Management or similar
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume and complete the employment application, or contact Adam Backus, Town of Shelburne HR Assistant, at (802) 985-5121, abackus@shelburnevt.org