General Services Technician II

Pulaski County Public Safety is seeking to fill a full-time Chief of EMS position. The Chief of EMS will provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership for all EMS-related activities in the department, including prehospital care, policy development, mass casualty preparedness, personnel development, and education, while ensuring compliance with state and national standards. The successful candidate will be an accomplished paramedic leader committed to clinical excellence, innovation in EMS service delivery, and the overall organizational management of Pulaski County Public Safety. This position supervises all Public Safety (EMS) departmental staff, manages agency operations, and reports to the County Administrator (or designee).

Important Note: Employment will commence at the full salary; however, the title of Chief will not be conferred until a full transition period with the current Chief has been completed.

Work hours are primarily weekdays but occasionally include nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. Some overnight travel may be required. The salary scale for this position is $90,000–$119,959 and is commensurate with education and experience.

Educational Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree or extensive comparable experience, along with Virginia EMS paramedic certification, EVOC, and a suitable driving record. They must hold ICS certifications (100, 200, 300, 700, 800) and have prior experience as a Virginia Education Coordinator and EMS instructor certifications. Ten years of EMS and supervisory experience is required. Extensive grant management experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also essential. The candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, with comprehensive knowledge of EMS agency management—including budgeting, fleet management, radio systems, training, billing, risk assessment, procurement, and strategic planning. Evidence of progressive leadership roles, personnel management expertise, and completion of leadership training is essential. They must exercise sound judgment in emergencies and possess executive-level knowledge of laws and regulations governing EMS operations, policies, billing, medical records, and financial practices.

Special Requirements: The candidate will participate in Pulaski County Leadership Team meetings and training sessions, serve on various local and regional committees and boards such as the Emergency Planning Committee, E-911 Board, WVEMS Council, and Paramedic Program Advisory Board, and actively oversee departmental continuity of operations and succession planning.

Age Requirement: Individual must be at least 18 years of age.

Interested individuals may apply at the appropriate Virginia Employment Commission or download and submit an application to Kristen Rakes, Human Resources Assistant, [email protected].

Job Description

Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer