Job Detail

EMS SUPERVISOR

Currently Accepting Applications for EMS Supervisor
• Offering best annual and sick leave package in the area
• Virginia Retirement System
• Hazard Pay Retirement Supplement (LEOS)
• ALS incentive

Annual Salary Starting: $76,001.00
Va. EMT-Paramedics ALS incentive is $5,000.00 annual after release as ALS provider at this level.

Responses to those who apply and qualify will be through email address given on application. Please check junk/spam mailboxes and allow domain of @newkent-va.us to be accepted to your email accounts.

General Description:
The Fire-Rescue Department of New Kent County is seeking motivated, customer service-oriented candidates to join our high-performance team in the position of EMS Supervisor. New Kent Fire-Rescue is a dynamic organization which strives to provide the best EMS and fire services to the citizens and guests of New Kent County.
• Candidates must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in EMS, public safety, management, or related field preferred.
• Current state certification/licensure as Paramedic, National Registry certification preferred.
• Critical Care Paramedic preferred.
• CPR for Healthcare professionals, instructor preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Other courses like PHTLS, TECC, etc. preferred.
• Certified firefighter 1 at minimum, firefighter 1 & 2 preferred.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible field EMS experience in a 911 system; supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800; additional ICS (300, 400) training preferred.
• Certification as Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) 2 at minimum, certification from VDFP or other OEMS and New Kent Fire-Rescue recognized EVOC.
• Certification as Virginia recognized Basic Designated Infection Control Officer preferred.
• Virginia Education Coordinator preferred.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
Additional education, experience and/or requirements are included in the full job description. Preference will be given to Veterans (with an honorable discharge, DD214 required at time of application) of any branch of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard.
The successful candidates will provide emergency medical care, respond to fire alarms and other emergencies as required; extinguish fires and protect life and property against the hazards of fire; participate in fire prevention activities; exercise prudent use, care and maintenance of fire-rescue apparatus and property; and operate fire-rescue apparatus. Will perform other related work as required or assigned. The successful candidate will work varying shift schedules.
To be considered for the hiring process, you must submit your application, resume and cover letter (all three are required) and the firefighter, EMS and any other certifications that you may have to the Human Resources Department of New Kent County.

Position : 000000235

Location : FIRE AND RESCUE

Job Class : EMS SUPERVISOR

Posting Start : 08/19/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

SALARY RANGE: $76,001.00-$79,901.00