JOB OPENINGS

city of beech grove - ems director

City of Beech Grove – EMS Director 

Executive / Exempt 

Mayoral Appointment 


Applications due by 12pm, November 28. Please email resume and brief cover letter to audra.stanfield@beechgrove.com.

 

Position Summary 

The EMS Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of the Beech Grove Emergency Medical Services Department. This executive position oversees personnel, budgeting, regulatory and compliance management, safety, and public service programs while ensuring high-quality emergency medical response. 


Starting Salary $97,072

 

Department Operations 

  • Direct daily administrative and financial functions, including recording, tracking, and submission of payroll, management of Med-Bill, and oversight of departmental accounting processes. 
  • Oversee scheduling, staffing levels, and personnel documentation. 
  • Maintain active licensing and compliance with state and federal agencies (Indiana EMS Provider, DEA, CLEA, Indiana Board of Pharmacy). 
  • Serve as liaison to Local 416, IU Health Methodist, and other service partners. 
  • Manage all medical equipment programs. 
  • Maintain Knox-ware Narcotic Logs/Inventory/Disbursement and conduct monthly audits. 
  • Maintain 24/7 station alerting, computers, phone, internet. 
  • Maintain Station camera systems and Vehicle camera systems. 
  • Maintain Safe Haven Baby Box, Maintenance Agreement and Testing. 
  • Liaison to the Mayor and Board of Works and Safety. Prepare and present monthly and annual EMS reports to the mayor. 
  • Attend Board of Works and Safety, and City Council meetings. 

Facilities & Equipment Management 

  • Ensure that the EMS station, facilities, and vehicles are operational, safe, and well maintained. 

Safety & Compliance 

  • Provide a safe working environment, ensuring OSHA compliance and proper protective equipment, at the station and on scene of an emergency. 
  • Manage vehicle maintenance and plan for apparatus replacement and upgrades. 
  • Coordinate physicals, bloodwork, and vaccinations. 
  • Facilitate Worker’s Comp reporting / IPEP 
  • Maintain City wide AED’s and facilitate Pulse Point AED program 

Budget & Payroll 

  • Prepare and manage the annual department budget. 
  • Calculate salaries, longevity, education pay, and overtime; provide documentation. 
  • Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new employees. 
  • Document employee attendance, vacation, sick leave, work related injury or illness. 

Public & Community Engagement 

  • Serve as a liaison to the public, promoting community trust. 
  • Support city events requiring EMS coverage. 

Qualifications 

  • Minimum 21 years of age. 
  • High school diploma required; college education preferred. 
  • Valid driver’s license. 
  • Active paramedic certification required, with a minimum of 10 years of experience preferred but not required. 
  • Demonstrated administrative, leadership, and operational experience in EMS management