Emergency Medical Services Program Manager - Public Health

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

27d•$28

About The Position

Are you an EMS leader with experience in 911 EMS, interfacility transport, critical care, community paramedicine, and air medical operations? Are you looking for a role that allows you to shape EMS systems across the State of Nebraska? If so, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has a rewarding opportunity for an EMS Program Manager to join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, public health, law or related field and experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluating program functions or supervising/management staff and budgets.
Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for year basis.
Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent, authorized transportation for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience:
As a licensed EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic.
Of EMS management experience
Of professional work experience in Emergency Medical Services or closely related health fields.
Experience with process improvement and quality assurance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Direct strategic planning, program development, and operational oversight of the Nebraska EMS Program.
Manage a team of five staff members to ensure the program meets its goals, including:
Providing technical assistance and training to EMS stakeholders statewide.
Conducting EMS service inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Serving as subject matter experts on federal, state, and local EMS issues.
Serve as the EMS Program liaison to the Nebraska Board of Emergency Medical Services, the Statewide Trauma Advisory Board, and the State Stroke Task Force.
Collaborate with national and state EMS associations and partners.
Stay current on emerging EMS initiatives, issues, and regulatory changes at both the state and federal levels.
Establish program performance goals and objectives aligned with DHHS and the Office of Emergency Health Systems (OEHS).
Support the integration of EMS with other healthcare systems and contribute to EMS system development.
Coordinate and facilitate engagement with EMS services, providers, physician medical directors, hospitals, healthcare coalitions, public safety partners, and EMS training agencies.
Coordinate with internal DHHS and OEHS programs such as EMS licensing and education.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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