EMS Training Educator

Introduction

The EMS Training Educator provides education and training, clinical support on federal and state guidelines as well as best practices for EMTs and paramedics. They support educational and training needs of EMTs and paramedics. This position is also responsible for maintaining documentation and requirements to facilitate accreditation and is expected to conduct research and review information regarding current and future EMS issues to keep the City on the cutting edge. In addition, this position will perform a variety of complex and highly responsible professional duties involved in planning, developing, and administering the Scottsdale Fire Department's Paramedic Program.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $45.42/hour or $94,432.00/annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree, preferably in Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Education, Fire Science, or related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), or Arizona Certified Emergency Paramedic.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Credentials and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver’s licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Note: Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent (AREST) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider instructor certification within six months of hire.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Produces written documents, such as policies, procedures, proposals, activity reports, evaluations, training documents, and other documents.
• Provides leadership for long-term and short-term course planning, program development, and administers the Scottsdale Fire Department Paramedic Training Program and may assist in instructing at regional Paramedic Training Programs.
• Provides leadership for long-term and short-term course planning, program development, and administers the Scottsdale Fire Department Continuing Education programs to provide enough training hours for EMT and Paramedic certification/recertification.
• Manages initial and continuing education programs and integrates these educational programs with the Scottsdale Fire Department Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Performs identification, collection, analysis, implementation, and reassessment of trends/data and integrates this into training related to patient care and guideline changes.
• Communicates with the public, Scottsdale Fire Department employees, other city departments, management, medical control authorities and interacts with product or service vendors to identify trending equipment.
• Communicates with local, regional, and state Medical Direction authorities, hospitals, and other agencies to develop and/or revise implemented EMS procedures and policies, address complex medical issues and patient care delivery situations, and research trends and conducts effective presentations and training in classroom and other settings.
• Manages initial certification and recertification of Certified Emergency Paramedic certification (CEP)/ Registered Nurse License (RN), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent (AREST).

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift, carry materials and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds distances of up to 150 feet with assistance.
• Travel to/from meetings and to various locations.

For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, click about Scottsdale .

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 8/13/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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