- Salary
- $120k – $145k/yr
- Location
- County of San Diego, CA, CA, US
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The San Diego County Medical Services Office
The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.
Future Salary Increases
** June 25, 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
- Public Safety Group’s San Diego County Fire - Emergency Medical Services Office/Local EMS Agency (LEMSA)
- Health and Human Services Agency Public Health Preparedness and Response Branch (HHSA-PHPR)
The current vacancies are in the Public Safety Group's, San Diego County Fire - Emergency Medical Services office. This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments and in any of the above-mentioned programs.
Additional information please visit Emergency Medical Services Coordinator job classification.
Emergency Medical Services Office:
San Diego County EMS Office is responsible for working with hospital systems, fire and ambulance agencies, public health providers, and other stakeholders to ensure county residents and visitors have access to superior patient care in the prehospital and emergency medical systems. The EMS Office oversees planning, implementing, evaluating, and continually improving local EMS systems including prehospital services and relevant hospital services, such as trauma and pediatrics.
The EMS Office employs program teams such as: Prehospital Standards, Community Paramedicine, Clinical Programs, EMS Administration, and Epidemiology and Surveillance.
Ideal Candidate:
- Motivated to apply their knowledge, skills, and education to improve patient care in the prehospital field
- Experience in EMS or related emergency health care administration
- Current California licensure at the Registered Nurse or Paramedic level
- Recent clinical or administrative experience related to the delivery of EMS, Emergency Department, or immediately related fields
- Ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
- Experience with developing or applying regulations or other compliance standards
Work Schedule: The selected candidate may have a hybrid schedule consisting of a blend of working remotely via teleworking; and working on site at the County Fire-EMS office.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, AND two (2) years of professional administrative experience in planning, implementing and monitoring an EMS or disaster medical program; OR,
- Six (6) years of professional administrative experience in planning, implementing and monitoring an EMS or disaster medical services program which could include experience as an administrator in a public agency, public or private ambulance service, hospital emergency department manager or EMS agency coordinator.
Note: Experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis. To be considered, college level coursework must demonstrate progress toward a degree.
The Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
License:For Specialty Care Systems Option: A valid CA Registered Nurse license is highly desirable.
Positions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.
Certification/Registration:
It is anticipated the successful candidate maintains the following relevant certifications for all EMS Programs and Prehospital Operations assignments:
- All candidates must hold or obtain CPR for Healthcare Providers, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of appointment.
- California licensed Paramedics must hold or obtain San Diego County Paramedic Accreditation and/or an EMSA-approved Community Paramedic credential within one year of appointment.
- California licensed Registered Nurses must hold or obtain Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), or Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification credentials within one year of appointment.
A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment. Incumbents are required to maintain the NPI throughout employment in this class.
Condition of Employment:
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Evaluation:
Qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation contained on their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran’s Preference Policy:
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran’s Preference Policy for additional information.
Military Skills Translator:
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov).
Disaster Service Worker:
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
