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DC Fire and EMS is currently hiring the following position:
1) Firefighter/Paramedic
Closing Date: October 28, 2024
This position is in the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS). DC Fire and EMS provides fire suppression, technical rescue, fire prevention, education, community risk-reduction, and pre-hospital care and transportation services to the residents and visitors of the District of Columbia. The Department strives to protect life and property.
Firefighter Paramedics will work in a fast-paced, innovative, and data driven jurisdiction with unique and high-profile special events related to its status as the Nation’s Capital.
Firefighter Paramedics will gain tremendous experience while supporting the core mission of the Department and also have the opportunity to apply for positions that focus on unique specialties.
Firefighter Paramedics are assigned to one of thirty-three fire houses throughout the District of Columbia.
The incumbent will travel primarily by fire suppression unit and medic unit in a prompt and efficient manner in response to calls for emergency incidents. Emergency incidents may include structure fires, emergency medical care of critically ill or injured patients, technical rescues, etc.
2) Assistant Medical Director (Hiring Manager: Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments)
Open until filled
This position is located in the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS). FEMS is an all-hazards agency providing state-of-the-art emergency medical patient care, treatment and transportation to people in the District of Columbia. This position serves as Assistant Medical Director. This position is established to assist the Medical Director in providing medical direction and oversight for the delivery of medical care, emergency medical training, and medical quality assurance programs of the Department. To learn more about FEMS, please click here.
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Medical Director, who provides administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined mission and functions. The incumbent determines the approaches and methods necessary to independently carry out the mission of the agency to meet program, service or function goals and requirements. Incumbent has authority for directing and evaluating the work of subordinates assigned to functions under his/her area of responsibility, especially related to EMS Quality Improvement, training, and education. Results of the work are considered as technically authoritative and are normally accepted without significant change. If the work should be reviewed, the review concerns such matters as effectiveness and efficiency in meeting objectives to provide the highest level of emergency medical services to District of Columbia residents and visitors who are acutely ill or injured.
Guidelines include the DC Government and Department memorandums, special orders, general orders, and the District Personnel Manual; department budget, accounting, and contracting regulations and procedures, principles and theories of sound organizational management; and the ability to apply this knowledge to the resolution of management problems. The incumbent exercise a high degree of judgment, decisiveness, and resourcefulness in interpreting and applying District regulations, and laws, as well as general principles of public safety management.
The incumbent in this role is responsible for serving as a working leader of three or more employees in accomplishing maintenance and repair work on the Department's fleet of ambulances, trucks, automobiles, and vehicular equipment.
3) Human Resource Officer
Closing Date: September 23, 2024
This position is located within the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, Human Resources Division.
The incumbent works under the broad policy, direction, and supervision of the agency head or his/her designee while directing/administering the human resource functions through subordinate staff for the agency. The incumbent plans, develops, implements, and evaluates overall agency human resources and associated labor relations policies and programs by directing subordinate managers and/or supervisors.
4) Program Analyst (Medical Services Division/Office of Compliance)
Closing Date: September 26, 2024
The position is located in the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, Office of Compliance.
The Office of Compliance reports directly to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Incumbent processes disciplinary actions and, given the Department's organizational structure and largely unionized workforce, the provisions that govern discipline are unique to the Department when compared with other District of Columbia personnel groups.
Incumbent prepares disciplinary notices in accordance with statutes, regulations, and labor union agreements; reviews, updates and maintains disciplinary case files; provides litigation support and administrative assistance to OGC attorneys; and prepares documents for review and signature by the Fire and EMS Chief as well as Department officers at the rank of Assistant Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and Battalion Fire Chief.
5) Program Support Specialist (Information and Privacy)
Closing Date: September 27, 2024
Person hired will erforms special projects and prepares comprehensive reports on studies and other special assignments.
6) Community Outreach Specialist (Mobile Integrated Health Team)
Closing Date: October 15, 2025
This position is located in the District of Columbia Government (District), Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS), Healthcare Services Office, Mobile Integrated Health Team (Team).
The incumbent in this role is responsible for connecting with individuals with substance use disorders to treatment options and harm reduction resources.
Fulfill the Program’s mission by engaging, educating, referring, and monitoring those who utilize emergency services for non-emergency needs and those who are vulnerable and at risk within the community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, DC Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
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