Logistics Technician (40 hrs.)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A professional position responsible for the maintenance and distribution of fire and EMS supplies and equipment.  The incumbent in this position may be required to coordinate supply management of controlled dangerous substances for advanced life support paramedics, and must be familiar with fire service logistics, supply, and equipment.  The employee should be certified to respond in an emergency OR support role as needed, and shall maintain all necessary certifications and licenses.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintains inventory and supply of both routine and critical supplies.
• Conducts all aspects of supply-chain-management, to ensure continuity of service and supply.
• Operates various pieces of fire apparatus and equipment as needed.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance tasks on department buildings and equipment.
• Responds to fire/rescue/EMS alarms as necessary.
• Rescues and removes persons from danger.
• Attends training in subjects pertinent to fire/rescue/EMS activities.
• Promotes and conducts public education programs as directed. 
• Delivers and picks up supplies at various locations.
• Works with the Quartermaster on supply chain issues, including vendor interactions.
• Serves as an ambulance driver as needed.  
• Completes necessary written reports, including inventory reports, patient reports, patient bills, and daily team and unit reports, in a timely, accurate fashion. 
• Cleans and maintains equipment on a daily basis, including maintaining required inventory of supplies and equipment.  
• Keeps assigned station/location clean.
• Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
• Consistently follows Board policies and procedures.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as directed.
• Works productively with all personnel throughout the chain of command.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work generally unsupervised in support of the Department mission.
• Knowledge of equipment and supply needs for firefighting and paramedic services.
• Ability to become familiar with the roadway/highway systems within Highlands County.  
• Knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency situations.  
• Knowledge of Florida traffic and driving regulations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers (paid and volunteer), managers, supervisors, directors, elected officials, vendors, and the general public.
• Knowledge of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and the use of other life-sustaining equipment and practices.  • Knowledge of safety and comfort measures and methods in the handling and treatment of patients.
• Knowledge and skill in defensive driving methods.  
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  
• Ability to make sound judgments.  
• Ability to work as part of a team.  
• Ability and skill to perform minor maintenance repairs on an ambulances and to general service related equipment.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, supervisors, directors, elected officials, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to provide and support rehab services on an emergency incident scene.

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

This work requires the occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires sitting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., must meet physical and medical requirements for firefighter and hazardous material per N.F.P.A Standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License. 16 Hour Emergency Vehicle, Fire Apparatus Operation (CEVO or EVOC), and Current CPR/AED for Health Care Provider.

OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Disaster Essential.  A CJIS is required as part of the background check process.

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Does not Discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religious belief, color, national origin, disability/handicap, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics or any other legally protected group/class. We are proud to be a drug free workplace. Screening tests for illegal drug use may be required as a condition of employment