Careers

Supervising Paramedic

Erie County

Posted 1/21/2026

Responsibilities

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This position involves supervising the work activities of Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics I and Paramedics II. The incumbent is primarily a supervisor but may occasionally perform Paramedic or EMT duties. This class differs from that of Paramedic II by virtue of the increased level of supervisory and administrative responsibility. General supervision is received from the Director of Ambulance Services or higher-level Emergency Medical Services staff. Direct supervision is exercised over Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, and -Paramedic I and II employees.

Typical Work Activities

Supervises the work activities of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics;
Evaluates staff performance and assesses training needs;
Coordinates and provides training;
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of services;

Minimum Qualification

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university and four (4) years of experience as a paramedic; or

B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school general equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of experience as a Paramedic; or

C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Special Requirement

The candidate must possess NYS Department of Health EMT – Paramedic certification at the time of application and maintain such certification for the duration of employment; and

Must successfully comply with annual skill and didactic credentialing, training and/or review as outlined by the Western Regional Medical Advisory Committee and maintain certifications for the duration of employment; and

The candidate must possess a valid CPR certification at the time of application and maintain such certification for the duration of employment; and

The candidate must possess a valid Class D New York State Driver’s License at the time of appointment and maintain such license for the duration of employment.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements

Salary: $66,219