EMS Instructor - Full Time

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor - Full-Time

Office of Emergency Management

Hourly Rate: $31.69 - $47.53

Closing Date: October 14, 2025, or sooner upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions

The Office of Emergency Management's (OEMs) mission is the protection of lives and property through exacting communications to decision-makers, with the total coordination of resources, on-location and on-time, not only during a crisis but daily. OEM uses the "whole community" approach; meaning collaborative preparedness activities among public and private entities which are data-driven, thereby sustaining a local alliance of partners who offer unique contributions to resiliency.

Summary: The Full Time EMS Instructor will create, prepare and deliver educational content to the local EMS system providers, with utmost professionalism. Instructors will also gain a basic knowledge of QA processes and solution implementation. Clinician Development Unit field time, ARC program, standard care guideline development, procedure research and accurate record keeping are essential functions of the OEM EMS Instructor.

Position Duties:

• Develop content, review it with medical direction and deliver the content to the system using the various means of reaching our EMS partners. Ensure accurate scheduling and recording of courses, classes and activities.
• Instructors will foster a culture of continuous professional growth and shared accountability, by operating Paramedic level educational fly cars as determined by OEM leadership.
• Collaborate with MCW Medical Direction, OEM QA/Data plus other strategic partners to gain access to academic resources. Follow the QA and Data workflows to identify trends in the EMS system.
• Assist the Clinician Development Manager with instructor/class records, issuing cards, and answering questions about ARC policies and procedures.
• Instructors will participate in systems organization (department operational growth) and EMS pertinent individual professional development as assigned by leadership.
• Situational projects based on the needs of the Office of Emergency Management leadership.

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Minimum Required Qualifications

• Current resident of State of Wisconsin
• Valid United States driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment
• Associate Degree in Sciences or Education, preferred degree in Emergency Medical Services.
• At least three (3) years of experience in Paramedicine, Emergency Medical Services
• Advanced knowledge of all related computer and software applications including word processing and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge of medical equipment and EMS Training Manikins
• Able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications required
• Wisconsin Paramedic license required
• Wisconsin EMS Instructor 2 required within 6 months
• Wisconsin Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement within 1 year
• Understanding of incident command structure, emergency medical dispatch, and exposure to specialized areas of EMS (critical care, tactical, and community paramedic).
• Understanding of adult education is critical as well as learning management system platforms. Ability to create and effectively present education

Additional Preferred Qualification:

• Wisconsin Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to speak in public, create and effectively present educations. Knowledge of basic Emergency Medical terminology; knowledge of common Emergency medical services forms and reports; skilled at analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math/mental computation, reading, sustained mental activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, composing reports). Ability to maintain sensitive or confidential information, explain and gather information, answer queries, or aid internal and/or external contacts. Ability to persuade, conform or recommend course of action with internal and/or external contacts. Ability to perform with a high degree of authority in securing understanding and cooperation with internal and/or external contacts. Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, reports, short correspondence, memos and the ability to speak effectively before both internal and/or external groups.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

PG NR25 Classified Non-Exempt (4800 OEM) K.M

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.