Adjunct EMS Instructor

Job Description
This position will assist the department's Training Academy staff and demonstrate knowledge and techniques of current procedures in the Paramedic/EMT field. The department's paramedic program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Essential Duties
Duties include a flexible schedule of assisting with didactic, psychomotor and clinical courses as assigned to include oversight of students during patient care practice and testing, student record-keeping, and performance of other assignments outlined by the department's Paramedic/EMT education program. Instructors must follow and enforce Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services' guidelines and practices. 

Public Speaking Duties

• Presenting job-specific information to current students

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• A public safety background check is required to include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.

Grade
The grade for this position is 97.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D.,  (must be attached to application) and four years of related experience preferably in training and/or facilitation; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. 
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency
• Current Georgia Paramedic certification (must be attached to application)
• Current ACLS/BLS provider certification (must be attached to application)
• Must possess basic computer skills to include Word; Excel; PowerPoint; and Outlook
• Must possess excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification as an American Heart Association Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Instructor 
• Licensed Georgia Level II EMS Instructor 
• National Registry Paramedic certification 

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements, click here. This position is not eligible for benefits.Department of Fire and Emergency ServicesFor more information about this department, click here 

About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

 
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
 
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! 

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. 

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. 

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

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