EMS Program Manager I Statewide Public Health

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Statewide NE

Hiring Rate:

$29.009

Job Posting:

JR2026- EMS Program Manager I - Statewide - Public Health (Open)

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Job Description:

DHHS Nebraska is seeking an EMS Program Manager to direct oversee and manage statewide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Licensing and EMS Education & Compliance programs.

This role ensures the delivery of high quality regulatory educational and compliance services that uphold statewide EMS standards and protects public health and safety for all Nebraskans.

This is just one way the Public Health Division fulfills its vision of A Healthy and Safe Nebraska--Everyone Everywhere Every Day!

The EMS Program Manager provides leadership for program operations supervises staff manages budgets administers licensure and regulatory activities and serves as a key liaison with internal and external EMS stakeholders.

The office location for this position is subject to space availability at the time of an offer.

Program Administration & Leadership

• Direct oversee and manage the EMS Licensing and EMS Education & Compliance programs ensuring highquality service delivery across distinct and complex areas of EMS regulation.
• Supervise program staff provide coaching distribute workload and conduct performance evaluations.
• Develop goals manage staffing actions and ensure operational efficiency in all functional areas.

Licensing & Regulatory Oversight

• Administer licensing for EMS providers instructors training agencies and EMS services; evaluate applications and determine licensure eligibility.

• Ensure compliance with the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act Uniform Credential Act Mandatory Reporting Act Opens Meeting Act and Title 172 Chapterand 13 of regulations.

• Perform audits to validate continuing competency requirements and maintain regulatory integrity.

• Interpret and apply complex EMS scopeofpractice standards.

Education & Training Management

• Oversee statewide EMS educational initiatives including psychomotor skills testing VRbased training and highfidelity simulation systems.
• Ensure training agencies comply with state regulations and oversee instructor development.
• Administer tuition continuing education specialty course and conference reimbursement programs.

Financial Management

• Develop monitor and manage budgets and ensure funds are allocated properly and expenses meet statutory and program goals
• Ensure financial reporting requirements are met

Stakeholder & Interagency Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison with state and federal agencies EMS associations accreditation organizations and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise.

Contract & Policy Management

• Draft negotiate and manage contracts.
• Develop and update internal processes procedures and standard work documents.

Compliance Discipline & Legal Actions

• Collaborate with legal counsel and testify during administrative hearings.
• Review and respond to public records requests

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors 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 Bachelors degree on a year-for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an EMS Provider
• Minimum of 3 years experience in EMS education/instruction

Other: Valid Drivers License

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