KY US&R Medical Director

The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management Urban Search and Rescue Program is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the KY US&R Medical Director. The Medical Director will provide medical oversight, guidance, and operational medical leadership for KY US&R task forces, Incident Support Team (IST) components, and affiliated rescue operations. The ideal candidate will have a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, board certification in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, or a closely related specialty, and demonstrate experience in emergency medicine, prehospital care, disaster response, and technical rescue operations. Some key responsibilities of the Medical Director include: • Providing medical direction for KY US&R personnel during training, exercises, and real-world deployments • Developing, reviewing, and maintaining KY US&R medical protocols, guidelines, and standing orders • Ensuring KY US&R medical operations integrate appropriately with local EMS systems, hospitals, and public health agencies • Serving as the senior medical authority for KY US&R task forces during activations under ESF-9 • Supporting KY US&R logistics and planning sections regarding medical cache development, pharmaceuticals, and controlled substance compliance The proposal should include a statement of qualifications, relevant experience, and proposed scope of services. The evaluation criteria will include technical proposal, cost proposal, and oral demonstration/presentation.