Chief Operating Officer – Eagle County Paramedic Services Retained Search

Eagle County Paramedic Services (ECPS) has retained Summit Talent Group to conduct a national search for a Chief Operating Officer (COO).

As a senior level executive reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) directs, administers, and coordinates the operations of the agency in support of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives established by the CEO and Board of Directors. The COO will represent the organization in executive level relationships and will collaborate with the executive management team in the development of higher-level strategic initiatives. The COO will engage and have high visibility with our field providers..

This position requires a bachelor’s degree with an MBA, MHA, or other advanced degree in related field preferred. Candidates should also have at least five years experience in a leadership role, preferably in healthcare, EMS or government, is preferred.

Experience:
• Demonstrated understanding of the operation of EMS service or similar type service.
• Strong working knowledge and experience leading high-level teams in operations.
• Career progression demonstrating progressively increased responsibility EMS leadership experience.
• Previous involvement in industry and community organizations.
• Strong operational acumen with the ability to analyze and make recommendations.
• Demonstrated history of successful process and project creation and management.
• Ability to develop, lead, inspire, provide strategic direction to, and hold accountable team members.
• Innovative and strategic thinking to bring new and creative ideas to the agency and to encourage innovation by other team members.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to details.
• Ability to work well, individually and in teams, with a diverse group of people at all levels of the agency.
• Ability to bring and manage meaningful change and participate in process improvement and project management initiatives.

Other
• Computer Operations, Reasoning Skills, Mathematical Skills
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred