Department:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Compensation Grade:
Compensation Range & Starting Salary:
Pay Range: $114,129.60 - $176,904.00
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications
Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):
Yes
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
About Us:
Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.
Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:
Virginia Beach has one of the largest combination EMS systems in the country. Working together, hundreds of volunteers, ten volunteer rescue squads, a volunteer rescue council, a full-service career workforce, and a supportive Virginia Beach Rescue Foundation comprise the VBRescue System: answering more than 58,000 calls for service each year.
This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) Deputy Chief positions as part of a departmental leadership transition. These positions are responsible for supporting the EMS Chief/EMS Executive Deputy Chief in conducting the affairs of the EMS Department and providing leadership to the VB Rescue System. One Deputy Chief is primarily responsible for overseeing programs, resources and personnel related to clinical care, operations and community services, and the other overseeing programs, resources and personnel related to member support and development, and administrative support services.
The EMS Deputy Chief duties will include, but not be limited to:
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Plan, promote and develop goals and objectives for the department.
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Provide coordination of department programs and operations, including development and evaluation of program effectiveness.
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Provide effective leadership to achieve desired outcomes; plan and budget for resources necessary to accomplish goals and objectives.
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Facilitate the development of department personnel, including volunteers.
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Communicate City and department mission, vision, and strategies to staff throughout the organization.
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Develop innovative plans to maximize utilization of resources effectively and efficiently.
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Monitor workforce planning to meet anticipated needs of the department.
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Monitor trends in EMS and healthcare to ensure quality patient care provision is maintained.
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Collaborate with other public safety agencies, regional teams, and state agencies.
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Assume command of the department in the absence of the EMS Chief/ EMS Executive Deputy Chief.
In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in their resume.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
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Extensive experience working with volunteer emergency medical services personnel.
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Completion of additional courses of study and professional development programs in emergency services leadership.
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Master’s Degree from an Accredited College or University in a related field.
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, holidays and Paid Time Off. For additional details and benefits associated with this position, click here to view the promotional hiring brochure for the EMS Deputy Chief.
This position will be open until filled with the first review of applications on July 10, 2026.
NOTE: As a City Manager appointee, this position serves at the pleasure of the City Manager and is not considered part of the merit service as defined in City Code, section 2-75.
Additional requirements:
- DMV Transcript: Yes
- CDL: No
- Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
- CPS Check: No
- Physical: Yes
- Respirator: Yes
- Psychological Screening: Yes
- Polygraph: No
- At Will: Yes
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of experience as a chief officer, or comparable, in a licensed EMS agency. Ten (10) years of emergency medical services experience as a certified Paramedic. Must be currently serving in a senior officer position which is equivalent in rank/role to an EMS Assistant Chief, which is responsible for overseeing multiple programs and/or functions with limited direct supervision. Current Virginia or National Registry Paramedic certification. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and remain classified as fit for employment as a Paramedic by the Occupational Health Office. Must refrain from using all tobacco products on and off the job. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including holidays and weekends and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status. Individuals must successfully complete a Paramedic orientation program within one hundred twenty (120) days of initial orientation.
Skills:
Emergency Services, Medical Services, Patient Care
Working Conditions:
Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.
The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.
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Official Job Descriptions:
To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.
