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Job Description
The Job
The Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) is recruiting for a Senior Emergency Medical Services Specialist to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement the training, certification, and quality assurance of the county Emergency Medical Services System, including prehospital care and emergency medical care/transportation of patients. This position may function as a lead worker over department staff.
The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
For more detailed information, refer to the Senior Emergency Medical Services Specialist (ICEMA) job description.
The Inland Counties Emergency Medical Services Agency
ICEMA is a three-county Joint Powers Agency (JPA) serving as the Local EMS Agency for San Bernardino County, Inyo, and Mono Counties. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors serves as the Governing Board for the JPA. ICEMA functions under Division 2.5 of the Health and Safety Code and twelve different sets of regulations. ICEMA serves as staff to three separate Emergency Medical Care Committees (EMCCs) established by the three counties participating in the JPA.
For additional information regarding the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Services Agency, visit our website at: www.sbcounty.gov/icema .
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PA CKAG E
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses
- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with
cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred
- Retirement Medical Trust
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program
Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Investigation: Applicants selected for this position must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, and verification of employment history and education prior to start/hire date.
Travel: Travel throughout the three-county (Inyo-Mono-San Bernardino) region served by ICEMA is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Shift Availability: Incumbents may be required to work occasional evenings and/or weekends depending on assignment.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following certification/licensure and experience requirements:
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Must possess and maintain a valid California state issued Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate issued by a certifying entity or Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA), CA state issued Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) licensed issued by a certifying entity or LEMSA, -or- CA state issued Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN). *See Note Below.
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Experience: Must possess two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in emergency medical services/emergency administration with primary responsibility for an administrative function such as: analyzing, interpreting, and applying regulations; writing plans, policies and protocols; quality assurance/quality improvement; audits/investigations; education, training, or accreditation of emergency medical services field personnel; or other closely related duties.
*NOTE: Must provide certificate/license number on the application as all certification/licensure will be verified with the California Emergency Medical Services Personnel Registry to verify Active status. Out-of-State (OOS) certification/licensure holders (certified EMT, licensed Paramedic, and licensed RN) may also apply, but incumbents must submit proof of obtaining valid California state issued certification/licensures prior to employment start date, or conditional employment offer will be rescinded.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
A Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Allied/Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, or Public Safety.
An Associate's degree, as described above, is also desirable when combined with at least three (3) years of full-time experience in emergency medical services/emergency administration with primary responsibility for an administrative function such as: analyzing, interpreting, and applying regulations; writing plans, policies and protocols; quality assurance/quality improvement; audits/investigations; education, training, or accreditation of emergency medical services field personnel; or other closely related duties.
Excellent written and oral communication and public relations skills.
Experience with policy review and development.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 PM on the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal
employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in
the testing process, submit the Special
Testing Accommodations Request Form within
one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are
not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference
points. Click details and instructions on how to request these points, please
refer to the Veterans'
Preference Information(Download PDF) .
For more important details,
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Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 6/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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