Introduction
This is a Part-Time position and has responsible work involving planning, coordination and quality
control assessment of Emergency Medical Services provided by Tampa Fire Rescue.
Nature Of Work
The employee in
this class performs work of more than average difficulty with responsibility
for activities to include planning, scheduling, and reviewing the work of TFR off-duty
personnel for the over 800 special events that occur within the City of Tampa. Work is performed under general supervision and requires
the ability to review situations, determine the impact on resources and provide assistance
and direction to determine work priorities to ensure the proper coverage by
appropriate TFR off-duty personnel. The
employee exercises considerable initiative and independent judgement. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports
submitted and results obtained. Some work must be performed on weekends and during
irregular hours.
Examples of Duties
Coordinates
all off duty employment requiring Paramedics and EMTs with various employers
such as Tampa Convention Center, Amalie
Arena, Tampa Sports Authority,
Steinbrenner Field, Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
Tampa Sports Authority, Tampa Bay Lightning,
Yankees,
Storm,
etc.
Attend all city department coordinator meetings for special events;
establishes work schedules and
priorities; coordinates
personnel deployment.
Establishes and adjusts work assignment requirements as
necessary; reviews work performed by TFR off-duty Personnel; maintains records of all activities during events.
Processes invoicing for off duty events, payroll
dispersal and equipment fees.
Acts as liaison
to external purchasing
agents as well as other City departments
regarding special events.
Assists the Rescue Division Officer with calls regarding reports of personal
property loss.
Assists with HIPAA requirements and patient confidentiality issues.
Performs related work as
required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Considerable knowledge
of: principles, practices, skills and techniques of emergency medical care
and medical equipment.
Knowledge of: special event operations; computers and basic windows
applications.
Ability to: speak and write clearly and
succinctly in a variety of settings and on a variety of subjects related to
special event operations; establish and maintain
effective working relationships with employees, municipal officials,
representatives of event sponsors, and handle problems tactfully and
courteously.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s
degree in emergency medical services, paramedic, nursing or a related field and
three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a paramedic, emergency
medical technician, nurse, or a field related to emergency medical services; or
an associate’s degree in emergency medical services, paramedic, nursing or a
related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience
as stated above; preferably including six (6) months in experience in special
event planning and management. Candidates who provide proof of 60 college
credit hours or more, to include paramedic and EMT certifications, will be
given consideration.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license required.
Valid State of Florida Paramedic certification.
Comments
Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.