Overview
The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) is responsible for the equitable coordination, administration, and integration of the statewide emergency medical services system to reduce suffering and save lives throughout California. The EMSA embraces the delivery of equitable services to diverse communities, cultivating a culture of innovation and resiliency, and the development of a diverse, competent, and compassionate emergency medical service personnel and the EMSA workforce.
• Located in Rancho Cordova, EMSA’s headquarters offer free parking and proximity to stores, restaurants, and Highway 50
• Workdays are Monday thru Friday, (excluding holidays,) with base schedule of 8 to 5, with some flex opportunities
• Hybrid remote/office schedules available after initial training and performance assessment
• Phenomenal Medical, Dental and Vision, as well as retirement benefits. Read more about salary and benefits at: CalHR Salary and Benefits
During emergency operations, you may be required to work in EMSA’s Departmental Operations Center, other governmental Emergency Operations Centers or in EMSA’s field Mission Support Team to provide assistance in emergency response and recovery activities. Staff is required to complete emergency management and Incident Command System (ICS) training based on their respective roles in a response and participates in periodic departmental and statewide readiness drills and exercises.
Under these emergency operations, staff need to work effectively and cooperatively under stressful conditions with short lead times; work weekends, holidays, extended and rotating shifts (day/night); and may be required to travel statewide for extended periods of time and on short notice.
The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) provides technical program consultation to high level Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) stakeholders regarding Local Optional Scope of Practice (LOSOP) and Trial Study (TS) requirements. The incumbent serves as a highly skilled technical and subject matter expert in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) programs, including policy and procedure development, training and program development and coordination.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of:
Medical protocols and/or basic medical terminology
Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services such as agenda development, taking comprehensive meeting minutes, budgeting, personnel, and management analysis; and governmental functions and organization
Demonstrated ability to:
Perform detailed review and evaluation of complex training program/organization applications
Provide technical support or guidance in use of an online system or portal;
Act independently and take initiative to research and resolve technical issues and issues of noncompliance, with open-mindedness, flexibility and tact.
Desired Characteristics:
Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with constituents, colleagues, and consultants
Ability to work cooperatively, independently, and as part of a team.
Strong written, analytical, interpersonal and oral communications skills.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=472256
About The California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
