11 - EMS Director - Appointment of Russell Thrasher

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of modern emergency medical services methods, practices and procedures; • Knowledge of administrative practices as it relates to EMS Departments; • Knowledge of NIMS/ICS principles, concepts, and policies; • Knowledge of Texas Department of State Health Services rules and regulations, as well as local, state and federal rules and regulations; • Ability to effectively communicate with subordinates, disseminate information and take charge of situations which arise in the course of duty; • Ability to lead, direct, delegate and distribute personnel; • Ability to be self -motivated and willingness to take responsibility for the actions of subordinates; • Knowledge of employment practices, including recruitment, selection, retention and evaluation of staff; • Knowledge of human resource issues, budgeting, research, and evaluation techniques; • Ability to direct, coordinate and review the work of operation divisions/departments; • Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis with administrative, elected and appointed officials and the public with courtesy, professionalism, civility and tact; • Ability to plan for municipal needs; • Knowledge and ability to prepare and interpret complicated reports and standards; • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, citizens, vendors and contractors; • Knowledge of intergovernmental relations and ability to understand and work with State and Federal Regulations, Departments, and Personnel; • Ability to maintain composure and decision making skills under stress; • Ability to maintain professionalism and civility in all interactions. Physical Demands • Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds; • Must be able to sit for long periods of time; • Sensory demands typically require speaking, hearing, touching and seeing; • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or other office equipment; • Requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching and pushing or pulling drawers to retrieve files; • Must have visual acuity to endure eye strain of working on a computer for extended periods of time; • Must be able to hear; • Mobility required to inspect work of staff;