DUTIES:

Performs inspections of food establishments, including ensuring compliance with food handling laws, reviewing plans for remodeling or additions, educating managers and owners, and holding training sessions for food service employees and owners. Conferences with managers and owners when necessary to correct violations, and makes and keeps records of all inspections, including communicating in writing, and testifying at hearings, as needed.

Investigates food poisoning or foodborne illness outbreaks. Collects and sends samples to ISDH for testing and/or analysis.

Inspects temporary food establishments, inspects food establishments after flood or fire to determine fitness for opening, and accompanies State health inspectors of vending operations, orchards, hospitals, and food salvage operations.

Performs inspections of new construction and home remodel septic systems, including soil tests, sending out packets for proposed septic systems, reviewing submitted plans, visiting site of proposed septic system, and visiting site for final inspection of installed system. Works with homeowners to ensure new construction and remodels are not built over septic systems. Performs follow-up visits as necessary, documents all steps, and maintains files. Works with ISDH officials on problem sites, systems, and state-designated commercial systems.

Tests all installers for competency and distributes list of registered installers to public, coordinates installer meetings, and provides building inspector with status information for Certificate of Occupancy.

Ensures compliance with Rental Housing Ordinance, including inspecting rental housing units, and working with Child Protection, Adult Probation, Welfare, CAP, and Police and Fire departments to ensure safety of the public/citizens.

Inspects public and semi-public swimming pools to ensure compliance with state code and county ordinance, including investigating complaints of public and semi-public pools.

Ensures compliance of Illegal Dumping Ordinance, including investigating complaints, and assisting IDEM with complaints against illegal dumping.

Inspects Tattoo Parlors and Body-Piercing establishments to ensure compliance with state codes and County ordinance, including investigating complaints.

Investigates and communicates with neighbors regarding disputes over health department inspections/investigations.

Investigates a variety of complaints, including food, septic, housing, and illegal dumping, including obtaining samples, documenting information, and communicating with owners regarding clean-up activities. Coordinates with and assists IDEM with investigating open burning activities, spills, including help in remediation and clean-up plans.

Enforces rabies laws, including transporting animal samples to ISDH laboratories as needed, and documenting and reporting lab findings to those affected.

Inspects complaints of Smoking Ban as requested by ATC.

Performs a variety of Vector Controls duties, including educating and advising on West Nile and mosquito problems, collecting and forwarding/transporting dead birds for testing, and distributing mosquito control chemicals to public, as needed.

Educates the public and performs outreach activities, including fielding calls regarding mold, bed bugs, and asbestos, providing standing water and failed septic system information, attending septic installer training meetings, conducting food training for food employees and Farmer’s Market vendors, and providing training/lectures to various community groups.

Regularly works extended/weekends/evening hours, and occasionally responds to emergencies from off-duty status.

Occasionally travels out of town for conferences, but not overnight. 

 Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Public Health, Environmental Science, or closely related field, and experience in Public Health field or related discipline.

Must obtain and maintain certifications in Certified Pool Operator, IOWPA, and FDA Certified Retail Food Inspector. Presby Environmental, and Advanced Treatment Leachfield certification.

Ability to meet all County hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of standard policies and practices of the Morgan County Health Department.

Knowledge of public health laws and accepted principles and practices of public health, with ability to effectively examine and screen individuals, assess needs, and provide information, treatment, assistance, and referrals.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare correspondence, and detailed written reports as required.

Knowledge of standard filing systems and ability to create and maintain Department files.

Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computer, calculator, telephone, and vehicle.

Ability to operate instruments and equipment, such as elevation laser, tape measure, soil probe, pool kits, thermometer, black-lights, and scanner.

Ability to write/edit reports, and advise people.

Ability to plan and present public speaking presentations.

Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of information documents, including, but not limited to, State codes for foods, pools/septic systems/housing, local ordinances, and product manuals.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, Purdue Extension office, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify well-established policies, procedures and standards.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with difficult/distraught persons.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out oral and written instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate decimals and percentages. Ability to analyze data to discover facts or develop concepts or interpretations.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often amidst frequent distractions, interruptions, and time constraints, and on several tasks at the same time.

Ability to work extended/weekends/evening hours, and occasionally respond to emergencies from off-duty status.

Ability to occasionally travel out of town for conferences, but not overnight. Possession of a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

Incumbent performs a wide range of duties which involve consideration of many variables. Majority of duties are performed within clear and well-defined guidelines that are applied to specific tasks. Incumbent exercises judgment when inspecting food establishments and investigating food-related illnesses, evaluating compliance with sanitation requirements, and determining appropriate action for non-compliance.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent enforces sanitation requirements, including requesting Board of Health hearings or closing establishments as deemed appropriate. Assignments are guided by broad policies and/or general objectives. Purpose and desired results of incumbent's work are known and work is periodically reviewed for compliance with legal requirements and effect on Department policy. Incumbent regularly makes decisions in absence of policy; subject only to guidance from supervisor.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, Purdue Extension office, and the public, for purposes of ensuring compliance with Health Department requirements, and rendering service.

Incumbent reports directly to Health Officer.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs majority of duties in a standard office setting, in a vehicle, and outdoors at sites, involving sitting/walking at will, standing for long periods, keyboarding, lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, close/far vision, color/depth perception, handling/grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication, speaking clearly, and driving. Incumbent performs inspections in extreme or hot temperatures, in wet/icy surroundings, working near fumes and chemicals, and in confined areas. Incumbent maintains considerable contact with the public and may be exposed to violent/irate individuals while closing down public health hazards. Incumbent is regularly exposed to normal health hazards associated with public health inspections for which universal health precautions must be followed to ensure safety of self and others.

Incumbent regularly works extended/weekends/evening hours, and occasionally responds to emergencies from off-duty status. Incumbent occasionally travels out of town for conferences, but not overnight.

DUTIES: 

Provides support to Environmental Health Secretaries, Vital Records Registrars, Nurse Administrative Assistant, and Billing Specialist, including training, overseeing workflow and coverage, providing HR with new hire information and employee changes, and providing guidance as needed. 

Assists in approving payroll forms, including PTO and overtime requests, timesheets, and corrections for staff.

Prepares claims for invoices, updates budget line-item trackers, and submits claims to Auditor’s Office.

Prepares and submits month-end collections, reports, and administering bookkeeping, including maintaining complete records of collections and payments to be reviewed by State Board of Accounts.

Assists with preparation and maintenance of financial records, budgets, and grant reports.

Oversees grantmaking process, including but not limited to grant RFP and applications, scoring and awarding process, preparing memorandums of understanding with partners, completing partner check-ins and site visits, and summarizing partner reporting.

Generates and files correspondence, reports, and records, including Freedom of Information Act and other public record requests.

Assists in ordering supplies and materials as needed. Processes requests for maintenance, repairs, and replacement of office equipment, including researching and obtaining quotes for new equipment.

Manages collection of permit fees, money deposits, balance of bank statements, and preparing and delivering quietuses. Compiles various reports for Health Officer and Health Board.

Answers telephone and greets office visitors, answering questions, providing information and assistance, responding to inquiries, and directing callers to appropriate individuals or departments.

Participates in emergency and public health preparedness plans, drills, and exercises.

Prepares and attend Board of Health meetings, recording minutes and maintaining Board roster.

Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in public health, community health or related field, with previous experience with grant and financial experience preferred.

Ability to meet all hiring and retention requirements, including background check and bonding requirements.

Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain Notary Public license, Professional Biller and/or Medical Coder, NIMS IS-100-400, IS 700, IS 800, and annual Vaccine For Children (VFC) provider trainer/certifications preferred.

Practical knowledge of public health related principles and practices and ability to evaluate health service quality and compliance with established procedures, state laws, and local health ordinances.

Practical knowledge of customary practices, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Department, with ability to assist with budget and preparing reports as required.

Practical knowledge of grants and grant administration with ability to meet grant requirements, including collecting data and compiling reports.

Working knowledge of standard office policies and procedures with computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, internet, and Department-specific software systems, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare correspondence and detailed reports within established deadlines.

Knowledge of emergency preparedness plans and ability to perform assigned functions.

Ability to assist assigned staff, involving training, overseeing workflow and coverage, and providing guidance as needed. 

Ability to properly operate standard office equipment, including computer, calculator, telephone, and fax machine.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, SBoA, various governmental agencies, community service agencies, community partners, billing companies, insurance companies, medical providers, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.

Shall comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out oral and written instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to compile, collate, and classify data, analyze, evaluate and make determinations based on data analyses.

Ability to plan and layout assigned work projects and apply knowledge of people and locations.

Ability to compute, calculate, and perform arithmetic operations.

Ability to work with others in a team environment, work on several tasks at the same time and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions. 

Ability to occasionally work extended and/or evening hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight.

DIFFICULTY OF WORK: 

Numerous duties are performed that are not directly related to one another. Incumbent operates within well-defined guidelines and rules, and exercises discretion in selecting the appropriate ones to ensure proper completion of assigned tasks.

RESPONSIBILITY: 

Incumbent performs duties within general guidelines where desired results are indicated. Incumbent is responsible for addressing unusual problems and/or circumstances and may discuss these with supervisor. Incumbent’s work product is periodically reviewed upon completion for soundness of judgment and overall conformity with departmental policies and standards.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: 

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, SBoA, various governmental agencies, community service agencies, community partners, billing companies, insurance companies, medical providers, and the public for purposes exchanging information and rendering service.

Incumbent reports directly to the Director.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment involving sitting/walking at will, sitting for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing under 25 pounds, bending/reaching, speaking clearly, hearing sounds/communication, keyboarding. 

Incumbent is occasionally required to work extended hours and evenings and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight. 

DUTIES:

Responds to various alarms, including fires, auto accidents, medical calls, and rescues, riding in and/or driving appropriate vehicle to emergency or fire scene and carrying/setting up various equipment as necessary.

Assists in extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.

Provides medical treatment at emergency scenes, taking and recording vital signs and assessing nature and extent of illness/injury to prioritize medical procedures and need for additional assistance.

Monitors patients while en route to medical facilities and administers advanced life saving emergency medical procedures, such as defibrillation, I-V solutions, cardiac monitor, corrective drug therapy, cardiac pacing, Cricothyrotomy, sedation, chemical restraints, pain control, rapid- sequence intubation, and endotracheal intubation. May assist with patient care in emergency room at hospital.

Maintains inventory and checks expiration dates on drugs and other controlled substances, replenishing supplies as needed.

Offers comfort to distraught individuals at emergency scenes as appropriate, such as victims, relatives and/or spouses.

Maintains constant communication with other emergency personnel involved in emergency situations to provide and/or receive pertinent information.

Completes and submits various reports as required, including run sheets, inspection reports, and injury and bloodborne pathogens exposure reports.

Monitors equipment and vehicles to ensure proper working order and readiness for service. Replenishes supplies as needed.

Ensures vehicles are in good working conditions, properly maintained and stocked, and equipment is in good working condition. Cleans and maintains station house and living quarters.

Occasionally provides emergency assistance at community events, public service functions, expositions, and other public events as requested.

Occasionally provides testimony in legal proceedings/court.

Attends prescribed in-service or other training programs for certification/recertification as required, and may provide training to personnel and the public.

Serves on call and responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

High school diploma or GED with minimum of one year field experience as Basic EMT required.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of or ability to obtain Paramedic certification and other training programs/certifications within established Departmental deadlines including ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AHA CPR for Healthcare Provider certification, NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800, and Biohazard training. EVOC/EVDT preferred.

Ability to meet all County hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test and a written exam.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to effectively administer various emergency medical procedures, such as defibrillation, I-V solutions, cardiac monitor, corrective drug therapy, cardiac pacing, Cricothyrotomy, sedation, chemical restraints, pain control, rapid sequence, intubation, and endotracheal intubation.

Working knowledge of Department bloodborne pathogen exposure reporting procedures and ability to utilize universal health precautions to prevent oneself against infection.

Working knowledge of radio frequencies, procedures and limitations, and ability to speak clearly and distinctly, hear and be heard and understood in person, by radio, and by telephone.

Working knowledge of ePCR preferred.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare written reports within established Departmental deadlines.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Department and ability to take authoritative action as situations demand.

Considerable knowledge of community geography, street names, locations and landmarks.

Ability to respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergency situations, perform necessary duties and take appropriate actions, despite stress of personal injuries or life and death situations.

Ability to maintain proficiency in large volume of protocols including drug dosages.

Ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Ability to properly operate and maintain all assigned vehicles, equipment and uniforms.

Ability to properly operate standard office and medical equipment, such as computer, radio, heart monitor, defibrillator, suction unit, IV equipment, splints, cervical collar, spinal board, and pulse oximeter.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, hospitals, nursing homes, fire and other emergency personnel, law enforcement agencies, aeromedical transport, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/distraught persons.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out oral and written instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to compare or observe similarities and differences between data, people or things.

Ability to observe, analyze and evaluate data, make determinations, and take action based on data analysis.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often under time pressure and amidst frequent distractions and interruptions, and on several tasks at the same time.

Ability to apply knowledge of people and locations and read/interpret detailed charts, diagrams and maps.

Ability to perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.

Ability to testify in legal proceedings/court as requested.

Ability to work extended or irregular hours, evenings and/or weekends as scheduled and occasionally travel out of town for training and/or patient transfers, but not overnight.

Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Possession of a valid Indiana driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record, and ability to be insurable to drive assigned vehicles under the County’s insurance policy.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs duties according to established Departmental operating procedures, making independent decisions and taking authoritative action in response to situational demands. Incumbent works according to a formal schedule with priorities primarily determined by supervisor and service needs of the public. Assignments are guided by broad policies and/or general objectives, with incumbent referring to supervisor for unusual matters, such as policy interpretations. Errors in work are primarily detected or prevented through legally defined procedures and supervisory review. Undetected errors could result in damage to endangerment to self/others and/or loss of life.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent communication with co-workers, other County departments, hospitals, nursing homes, fire and other emergency personnel, law enforcement agencies, aeromedical transport, and the public for purposes of exchanging information, maintaining cooperative work relationships, and rendering service.

Incumbent reports directly to Supervisor.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs majority of duties in an ambulance and at emergency scenes, involving sitting/walking at will, standing/walking for long periods, driving, keyboarding, pushing/pulling objects, climbing stairs, lifting/carrying persons or heavy equipment, reaching, bending, crouching/kneeling, close/far vision, color/depth perception, speaking clearly, hearing sounds/communication, and handling/grasping/fingering objects. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to hazardous conditions normally associated with emergency scenes, including smoke, toxic chemicals, noxious gases/fumes, extreme heat, dangerous heights, varying weather conditions, violent/distraught individuals and communicable diseases. Universal health/safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid contamination, infection and/or injury to self or others and protective equipment/gear must be worn according to Department policy.

Incumbent works extended or irregular hours, evenings and/or weekends as scheduled and occasionally travels out of town for training and/or patient transfers, but not overnight. Incumbent regularly responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

DUTIES:

Repairs all heavy equipment owned by Highway department and County.

Repairs all light equipment and machinery, including but not limited to, automobiles and pick-up trucks, owned by Highway department and County.

Maintains fleet of Highway and Sheriff’s department vehicles.

Drives service vehicle to repair vehicles and equipment broken down in County, including responding in all types of weather.

Drives semi- truck/low boy trailer, and picks up heavy equipment, equipment, and vehicles that cannot be repaired on job site and loads and delivers to County garage for repair.

Operates all heavy equipment, equipment, and vehicles to verify that repairs have been correctly performed.

Provides own basic mechanic tools and toolbox to access on site of Highway Garage. Operates own and County provided tools including hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, pole saws, air nozzle and compressor, drivers, ratchets, files, calipers, micrometer, broom, gauges, steam cleaner, and deburring/deflashing tools.

Operates a variety of machinery/equipment including but not limited to forklift, pressure washer, grinder, drill press, cutting torch, welding equipment, road grader pallet jack, and skid steer.

May assist in road maintenance and snow removal, as needed.

May respond to calls from Dispatch Center and Sheriff department.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

High school diploma or GED. Experience with electronics, welding, and hydraulics preferred.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Ability to meet all County hiring requirements, including passage of a medical exam and drug test.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures, including OHSA guidelines.

Working knowledge of assigned Department heavy equipment/vehicles and ability to safely load and haul vehicles and equipment to garage.

Ability to repair all heavy equipment owned by Highway department and County.

Ability to repair all light equipment and machinery, including but not limited to, automobiles and pick-up trucks, owned by Highway department and County.

Ability to maintain fleet of Highway and Sheriff’s department vehicles.

Ability to operate various heavy equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to, dump truck, semi-truck/low boy trailer, service vehicle, loader, Trackhoe, boom mower, Gradall, excavator, backhoe, road grader, pallet jack, skid steer.

Ability to operate a variety of machinery/equipment in performance of duties, including but not limited to, forklift, pressure washer, grinder, drill press, cutting torch, and welding equipment.

Ability to operate various hand and power tools, including but not limited to, hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, pole saws, air nozzle and compressor, drivers, ratchets, files, calipers, micrometer, brooms, gauges, steam cleaner, and deburring/deflashing tools..

Ability to physically perform assigned duties, including driving for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds, shoveling, digging, raking, pushing/pulling objects, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, standing/walking for long periods, walking on rough terrain, close/far vision, color/depth perception, hearing sounds, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Shall comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/disgruntled persons.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to apply knowledge of people and locations, layout assigned work projects, and complete required paperwork, such as daily activity reports.

Ability to read/interpret detailed prints, sketches, layouts, and specifications, such as service manuals.

Ability to make simple arithmetic additions/subtractions and read/interpret detailed blueprints, technical manuals, instruments, gauges and dials.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often at a strenuous pace, and on several tasks at the same time.

Ability to occasionally respond to emergencies on 24-hour basis, and from off-duty status.

Ability to occasionally work extended hours, evenings and/or weekends.

Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with required endorsements within nine (9) months of hire, and demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs specific repair and fleet maintenance duties with work priorities primarily determined by supervisor and service needs of the public. Incumbent follows standard operating procedures or policy manuals and procedural manuals. Incumbent must have supervisor’s permission to deviate from standard operating procedures. Incumbent has some flexibility in the job. Incumbent's work is reviewed through random checks at critical phases and upon completion of specific duties. Errors in work are primarily detected or prevented through standard safety procedures and prior instructions from supervisor. Undetected errors could result in damage to equipment or property, loss of time to correct error, loss of money to department, and/or endangerment to self or others.

Incumbent reports directly to Highway Superintendent.

III. PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Incumbent’s duties may involve continuous physical exertion, driving, driving for long periods, sitting/walking at will, sitting for long periods, bending at waist, lifting/carrying objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds, shoveling, digging, raking, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, reaching, standing/walking for long periods, walking on rough terrain, close/far vision, color/depth perception, hearing sounds, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent performs a majority of duties in a garage, or outdoors and in trucks/heavy equipment and is regularly exposed to normal hazards associated with road maintenance and repairing vehicles and equipment on site, including heavy machinery, traffic, excessive noise, moving parts, grease, dirt, dust, vehicle fumes, chemicals, working in confined areas and/or high places, such as ladders, extreme temperatures, wet/icy conditions, and inclement weather. In responding to emergency situations, incumbent may be exposed to such hazards as downed power lines and/or fallen trees. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self or others and protective gear must be worn according to Department policy.

Incumbent occasionally works extended hours, evenings and/or weekends.

DUTIES:

Responds to emergency medical calls, ensuring compliance with the department’s SOGs, IU

Methodist Rural EMS protocols, and State EMS statues.

Assesses and coordinates the resources and personnel to facilitate operational safety.

Assists with patient care protocol revisions, and assists in the direction of quality assurance program through program development, critiques, debriefings, and audits.

Promotes departmental policies, procedures, objectives, safety, and quality assurance programs and participates in quality assurance program through post-incident analysis and debriefings.

Supervises assigned Department personnel, including interviewing and making hiring recommendations/decisions, planning, delegating, and controlling work assignments of assigned personnel, establishing specific work goals, determining changes in responsibilities and tasks of assigned personnel, maintaining discipline and corrective actions as warranted, and communicating personnel programs and procedures to assigned personnel.

Initiates and assist in developing and implementing improvements identified by a quality assurance program.

Conducts remedial training through consistent QA/QI.

Completes EMS, special incident, and other required reports, including documentation entered into Department’s computerized records management system (ESO – ePCR). 

Promotes health and safety of the Department and community through education.

Performs review of inspection forms for equipment and supplies.

Responds to emergencies on-call on a 24-hour basis.

Serves as Incident Commander or scene office as necessary or required.

Attends trainings and meetings as necessary or assigned.

Assumes control of the EMS agency operations in the absence of the Chief of EMS Operations

and/or Chief Executive Administer as necessary or required.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

High school diploma or GED. Minimum of five (5) years in and EMS 9-1-1 based system and a minimum of two (2) years as a Paramedic (Indiana or NREMT-P), three (3) to five (5) years as a Paramedic preferred. Certified PI (within 12 months) and Incident Safety Officer (within 12-18 months of hire) preferred.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Possession of Indiana Paramedic license and other training programs/certifications within established Departmental deadlines including ACLS, PALS, Handtevy, PHTLS, Provider certification, NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800.

Ability to meet all County hiring requirements, including medical examination, and passage of a drug test.

Comprehensive knowledge of applicable local and state laws, guidelines and accepted emergency medical practices/procedures, with ability to direct operations and administer established policies of the County.

Thorough knowledge of current training programs and mandated training specifications for compliance with emergency medical procedures, and ability to develop and direct training of Department personnel.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to effectively administer various emergency medical procedures.

Working knowledge of the organization, functions, policies and procedures, and regulations.

Working knowledge of emergency medical service principles, practices, apparatus, and equipment.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare detailed written reports within established Departmental deadlines.

Working knowledge of Department bloodborne pathogen exposure reporting procedures and ability to utilize universal health precautions to prevent infection from bloodborne pathogens.

Working knowledge of radio frequencies, codes, procedures and limitations, and ability to speak clearly and distinctly, and hear and be heard and understood in person, by radio, and by telephone.

Considerable knowledge of community geography, street names, locations and landmarks and ability to read detailed maps.

Ability to respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergency situations, perform necessary duties and take appropriate action, despite stress of personal injuries or life and death situations.

Ability to effectively supervise and delegate duties and responsibilities to Department personnel.

Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, fax machine, multi-line telephone, and various EMS equipment.

Ability to properly operate medical equipment, such as heart monitor, defibrillator, suction unit, IV equipment, splints, cervical collar, spinal board, and pulse oximeter.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, public safety personnel, County hospital physicians, law enforcement, public works, fire, volunteer agencies, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to complete all OSHA, industry safe, and post exposure documentation as required by the Department guidelines and Indiana State EMS Statutes.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to State requirements.

Ability to comply with all Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irrational/distraught persons.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out oral and written instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to compile, analyze and evaluate data, make determinations, and take action based on data analysis.

Ability to perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.

Ability to work independently and with others in a team environment, often under time pressure and amidst frequent distractions and interruptions, and on several tasks at the same time.

Ability to apply knowledge of people/locations and utilize good judgment in extreme and uncommon situations.

Ability to perform functions as described in the EMS general description of duties document (SOG’s & ePCR).

Ability to testify in legal proceedings/court.

Ability to commit and operate EMS principals and protocols in a potentially hazardous or hostile environment.

Ability to regularly work extended hours, evenings, and weekends, occasionally traveling out of town for training and conferences, sometimes overnight. Ability to regularly respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Possession of a valid Indiana driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record, and ability to be insurable to drive assigned vehicles under the County’s insurance policy.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent develops own objectives for areas of responsibility, making independent decisions and taking authoritative action to ensure proper administration of EMS operations and personnel and to effectively serve the needs of the public and is responsible for interpreting and applying well-established policies and procedures to a variety of unrelated cases and circumstances which may impact the safety and welfare of the public. Incumbent's work is periodically reviewed for adherence to Departmental objectives and guidelines.

III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, public safety personnel, County hospital physicians, law enforcement, public works, fire, volunteer agencies, and the public for purposes of forming and executing policies, directing operations, maintaining cooperative work relationships, and making decisions/resolving problems.

Incumbent reports directly to the Chief of EMS Operations and/or Chief Executive Administer.

IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs majority of duties in a standard office environment, in an ambulance and at emergency scenes, involving sitting for long periods, sitting/walking at will, standing/walking for long periods, driving, keyboarding, pushing/pulling objects, climbing stairs, lifting/carrying persons or heavy equipment over 50 pounds, reaching, bending, crouching/kneeling, close/far vision, color/depth perception, speaking clearly, hearing sounds/communication, and handling/grasping/fingering objects. Incumbent is frequently exposed to hazardous conditions normally associated with emergency scenes, including smoke, toxic chemicals, noxious gases/fumes, extreme heat, dangerous heights, varying weather conditions, violent/distraught individuals and communicable diseases. Universal health/safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid contamination, infection and/or injury to self or others and protective equipment/gear must be worn according to Department policy.

Incumbent regularly works extended hours, evenings, and weekends, occasionally traveling out of town for training and conferences, sometimes overnight. Ability to regularly respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Incumbent serves as Part-time Deputy Clerk/Payroll for the Morgan County Highway Department, responsible for performing a variety of payroll functions and providing administrative support to Department personnel. This position is part-time without benefits. 

DUTIES:

Prepares all Department payroll records, including but not limited to, time keeping and service records.

Prepares daily employee report and daily log of activities.

Answers telephone and prepares a variety of documents, including work orders and complaint forms, based on telephone requests. Forwards complaints to supervisor for follow-up.

Processes work orders that need to be reviewed and/or repaired, and forwards to supervisor for follow-up.

Prepares insurance claims as needed with incident reports.

Keeps record of employee details.

Keeps record of CDL information for drivers and inputs training times.

Performs related duties assigned.

I.   JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

High school diploma or HSE. Completion of training in Word and Excel software Timekeeping,

dispatch, FEMA Firm Maps and Flood Plain Management.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Ability to meet all County hiring requirements.

Working knowledge of standard office procedures and basic computer skills, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.

Working knowledge of standard payroll practices and ability to maintain service records.

Knowledge of standard filing systems and ability to create and maintain Department files.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare correspondence, documents and written reports as required.

Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, telephone, and fax machine.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County Departments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to, or maintain confidentiality of, Department information and records according to State requirements.

Shall comply with employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/difficult persons.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain and carry out oral and written instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to file, post, mail materials, copy data from one document to another, interview to obtain information, keep record of purchase orders, take phone messages and citizen complaints.

Ability to read work rules, speak clearly, and greet customers and the public with poise.

Ability to compare and observe similarities and differences between people, data, and things.

Ability to count, compute, and perform arithmetic operations, such as payroll.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often amidst frequent distractions and interruptions, and on several tasks at the same time.

Ability to apply knowledge of people and local geography, and plan and layout assigned work projects such as 811 locates.

II.   RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs a variety of relatively diverse duties with work priorities and schedules primarily determined by a flexible schedule. Incumbent receives indirect or occasional supervision with assignments guided by definite objectives using a variety of methods or procedures. Incumbent plans and arranges own work and only refers to supervisor for unusual matters, such as policy interpretations. Incumbent has moderate flexibility in the job. On rare occasions, decisions are made in the absence of specific policies and procedures, or guidance from supervisor. Errors in work are primarily detected or prevented through standard bookkeeping checks and supervisory review. Undetected errors could result in loss of time to correct error and loss of money to Department.

III.   PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County Departments, and the public for purpose of rendering service.

Incumbent reports directly to Highway Superintendent.

IV.   PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment, involving sitting for long periods, sitting/walking at will, keyboarding, lifting/carrying objects weighing under 25 pounds, bending, reaching, crouching/kneeling, close vision, speaking clearly, hearing sounds/communication and handling/grasping/fingering objects.