ASSISTANT CHIEF EMS FINANCIAL OFFICER

JOB CODE: 1465

PAY GRADE: 2270

SALARY RANGE: $55,097 - $92,876

LOCATION OF WORK
Emergency Medical Services

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Chief EMS Financial Officer, performs highly responsible supervisory and administrative work, assisting in the financial operations of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Work involves assisting in managing all accounting records and financial statements for the efficient operation of Emergency Medical Services. Incumbents of this class exercise considerable independent judgment in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. General supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, paraprofessional, and fiscal employees. Work is reviewed through periodic conferences and results obtained. Performs other work as requested.

ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Assists in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the work of the EMS fiscal staff. Assists in preparing the annual operating budget, capital improvements, budget projections, and long-term financial projections for planning purposes. Assists in ensuring compliance with internal controls, budgetary, and fiscal policies and procedures; notifies staff of any changes. Assists in the development of financial specifications for all capital purchases and annual contracts. Serves in the absence of the Chief EMS Financial Officer. Assists in reviewing legal contracts for compliance with budget and prescribed policies and procedures, and financial compliance. Reviews and approves payment of all invoices, purchase orders, and payment vouchers. Assists in the area of facility construction and vehicle indemnification. Assists in conducting research and grant opportunities on behalf of the department. Assists in developing strategies for internal growth to increase the department's revenue and reduce costs. Contributes to the department's financial strategy and ensures full transparency regarding the financial performance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of principles, practices, and overall operations of Emergency Medical Services administration and City-Parish rules and regulations Knowledge of modern accounting principles, practices, and procedures, and how they may be applied to municipal accounting situations. Knowledge of the policies and procedures of municipal budgeting, personnel, and purchase operations. Knowledge of business English used to prepare correspondence. Skill in the operation and care of computers, calculators, and other office machines used in connection with accounting work. Ability to effectively supervise a staff of professional, paraprofessional, and fiscal employees. Ability to analyze highly complex fiscal policies and to recommend proper courses of action. Ability to assemble, organize, and present financial, statistical, and other material. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

NOTE:
The work examples described in this specification are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from job performance requirements if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the job.