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Union County Emergency Medical Services

NOTICE OF INTENDED EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND REQUEST FOR RESUMES
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Union County is seedking a highly motivated and experienced Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director to provide comprehensive medical oversight and strategic leadership for Union County Emergency Medical Services. This is a critical role that will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered emergency medical care, from initial patient access to definitive care. The Medical Director will lead and consult proactively to address the education needs of our EMS agency and support the continuous inprovement and growth of our EMS program. The Medical Director must hold a valid license to practice medicine in Florida, as per Chapter 458 or 459, Florida Statutes. Further inmation may be obtained from EMS Director Brent Allen at Ph. (386)496-3839, or by email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes for this position may be submitted to the Union County Board of County Commissioners Office, 15 NE 1st St., Lake Butler, FL 32054, no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, October 3, 2025. NO ONLINE APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION. Union County is a Drug Free Wrokplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veteran’s Preference will apply, in accordance with Section 295.07, Florida Statutes. 

Call-Time Paramedic and EMTs

The Union County Emergency Medical Services Department is hiring multiple call-time Paramedics and EMTs to help serve our community. The primary purpose of this position is to provide Advanced Life Support Level and Basic Life Support Level emergency medical treatment & transport to the sick and injured. The goal of this position is to perform high quality assessments of the sick and injured, to determine most appropriate course of medical treatment based upon that assessment, to provide the determined course of treatment to the sick and injured in the most efficient, beneficial, and professional manner while on-scene or during ambulance transport to a receiving medical facility. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, possess a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid FL Driver’s License, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and FDLE background check. All applicants must also posess a 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC). Applicants for Paramedic positions must have a valid State of FL Paramedic Certification and ACLS Certification. Applicants for EMT positions must have a valid State of FL EMT Certification and BLS certification. Pay starts at $15.00/hr and may be higher depending on certifications and experience. These positions are not eligible for full-time benefits. Please submit in-person applications to the EMS Headquarters located at 550 SE 6th St., Lake Butler, FL 32054, or apply online. Union County is an equal opportunity and ADA compliant employer and gives Veteran’s Preference. 
Deadline to Apply: Until positions are filled

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