The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, limited term position in the class of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Coordinator at the Health and Human Services Agency department.
Under direction from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administrator, the EMS Program Coordinator assists in coordinating the development of County-wide emergency medical services plans, policies, and procedures; assists in administering the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the County; provides work direction to others; and performs other duties as required. The incumbents are responsible for overseeing and assisting in developing policies, procedures, and medical protocols, as well as developing, coordinating and administering training programs for emergency medical services personnel, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, nurses, and physicians. Some incumbents in the position may function as the Regional Disaster Medical Health Specialist (RDMHS). The Regional Disaster Medical and Health Specialist (RDMHS) is the component of the Regional Disaster Medical and Health Coordination (RDMHC) Program that directly supports preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery activities for medical and public health events impacting California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Mutual Aid Region IV.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong computer skills;
- Strong communications skills (both verbal and written);
- Strong public speaking skills;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Knowledge and experience with California’s medical health disaster response and coordination framework; and
- Knowledge and experience in EMS operations and systems.
DefinitionUnder direction, assists in coordinating the development of County-wide emergency medical services plans, policies and procedures; assists in administering the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Public Health Emergency Preparedness (EP) programs for the County; provides work direction to others; and performs other related work as required.Distinguishing CharacteristicsIncumbents in this class report directly to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administrator and is responsible for planning and evaluating the pre-hospital care system in Yolo County to include ensuring that ambulance services provided within the county meet or exceed the minimum standards established in the California Health and Safety Code, the California Code of Regulations, and local EMS policies and procedures. Additionally, some positions function as the Regional Disaster Medical Health Specialist (RDMHS). The Regional Disaster Medical and Health Specialist (RDMHS) is the component of the Regional Disaster Medical and Health Coordination (RDMHC) Program that directly supports regional preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery activities. The incumbents are also responsible for overseeing and assisting in developing policies, procedures, and medical protocols, as well as developing, coordinating and administering training programs for emergency medical services personnel, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, nurses, and physicians. This class is distinguished from the class of EMS Administrator in that the latter class maintains overall management responsibilities and oversight for the EMS program, whereas this class acts in the absence of the EMS Administrator, and assists with the administration of the program. The incumbents in this class may provide direction or guidance to other personnel as required. This class is further distinguished from the Emergency Medical Services Specialist class, where incumbents are responsible for the daily administrative and analytical activities associated with ensuring that EMS providers in the County are in conformance with Federal, State and local regulations, guidelines and standards related to the delivery of pre-hospital emergency medical care.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists the EMS Administrator in the overall administration of the EMS and EP programs including program planning, budget preparation, grant proposals, and preparation of various reports/plans to the State.
- Collects, analyzes, and evaluates complex data; prepares of a variety of statistical and other reports regarding the EMS program, system operations, etc.
- Researches, reviews and makes recommendations for new policies and procedures regarding pre-hospital care services based on current California law; reviews first responder agencies policies and protocols with respect to patient management; reviews and drafts policies and protocols that pertain to medical control of pre-hospital care personnel.
- Oversees and investigates care problems in the pre-hospital setting; reviews and produces written reports regarding consumer and provider complaints, responds to inquiries relating to the delivery of EMS, and recommends corrective action when necessary.
- Acts on behalf of the EMS Administrator / EMS Duty Officer, including acting as the Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC) to ensure the coordination of a wide range of County and community health and hospital functions during county-wide emergencies when necessary.
- Acts on behalf of the EMS Administrator, including acting as the Regional Disaster Medical Health Specialist to support regional and local preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery activities; acts as a key community liaison with community medical health partners during times of emergency.
- Oversees and assists with the development and implementation of new EMS programs including but not limited to: Trauma Center designation and oversight, and ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Receiving Center designation and oversight.
- Oversees the certification, accreditation, recertification, and revocation process for Paramedics, Nurses working in emergency settings, Emergency Medical Technicians and other pre-hospital and emergency medical care providers.
- Oversees the evaluation of new paramedics and nurses working in emergency settings based on established criteria; evaluates new continuing education programs for compliance with state and local regulations; maintains continuing education records for paramedics; monitors individuals placed on probation and provides counseling.
- Reviews and develops curriculum and training schedules; selects trainees; recruits instructors; researches, reviews, and evaluates related instructional and reference materials; monitors classes to assure adequate coverage of topics; coordinates written and skills testing; develops and administers examinations.
- Assists emergency receiving hospitals to ensure consistent on-line and retrospective medical control; participates in and assists with monthly field care audits conducted by each base hospital; monitors and evaluates emergency receiving hospitals and personnel for compliance with standards, laws, regulations and policies
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all EMS and public safety providers, community groups, and other health service agencies related to or affected by program operations; serves as program representative to various advisory groups on EMS issues.
- Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and keeps abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends; makes recommendations for the implementation of changes; reads and interprets professional literature; attends training programs, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Any combination of related education and experience that totals five (5) years is considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain this education and experience is:Education:Sixty (60) college semester units or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university; AND Experience:Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic in an emergency services / 9-1-1 setting.Licensure: In addition to the education and experience, this position requires possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), EMT-Paramedic, or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse is required. Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.Special Requirements: Willingness to work unusual hours including evenings, weekends and holidays; and ability to travel within and out of the county including occasional overnight stays of one or more days.Any combination of related education and experience that totals five (5) years is considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain this education and experience is:
Education: Sixty (60) college semester units or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university; AND
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic in an emergency services / 9-1-1 setting.
Licensure: In addition to the education and experience, this position requires possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), EMT-Paramedic, or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse is required.
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Special Requirements:Willingness to work unusual hours including evenings, weekends and holidays; and ability to travel within and out of the county including occasional overnight stays of one or more days.Application Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:
- As an attachment to the online application
- By e-mail to hhsa.jobs@yolocounty.gov
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Department by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
Selection ProcedureThe following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications week of December 14, 2025
- Screen for Best Qualified week of December 14, 2025
- Department Selection Interviews week of January 5, 2026
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date: January/February 2026
Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.
For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
www.eres.com
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org
Verification of Certification
Acceptable forms of certification and/or formal training documentation are certificates that list the applicant's name, institution name, course title and date the certificate was awarded. If applicable, the verifying documentation should include a certification/license number as well as an expiration date.
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at hhsa.jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8600.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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