Executive Director- Mountain Counties EMS Agency

Definition and Distinguishing Characteristics

PLEASE NOTE: Amador County is posting this position on behalf of: Mountain Counties Emergency Medical Services Agency. This is not an Amador County position.

This is a full‑time position that plans, coordinates, manages, and evaluates the activities and operations of the Agency. The role is responsible for the overall administration of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) charged with ensuring that effective pre‑hospital emergency medical services are provided within a four‑county regional area that addresses diverse needs and is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards.

Reports To

JPA Board of Directors

Classifications Supervised

Subordinate Managers

Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes and directs the activities and operations of the Joint Powers Authority; provides direction and management for the implementation of approved plans and programs.
• Prepares work programs, budget and funding proposals, and staffing plans for the accomplishment of JPA goals and objectives; presents to Board of Directors for approval and adoption.
• Meets with and maintains liaison with providers, government agencies, community groups, emergency medical service agencies, and other entities concerned with the provision of effective EMS systems and care; represents, promotes, and communicates the goals and objectives of the JPA while securing involvement and cooperation.
• Assesses the Agency’s fiscal, organizational, and authority capabilities to ensure EMS system requirements are met; develops, evaluates, and monitors methods and procedures to enhance system effectiveness; provides leadership in the development of long‑range goals and objectives; develops, negotiates, and maintains contracts and agreements with participating counties, providers, and colleges providing training; defines services to be provided and Agency responsibilities.
• Provides for the development and adoption of standards, regulations, procedures, protocols, and agreements to ensure effective pre‑hospital services are provided throughout the system.
• Assesses and determines area emergency medical care resource capabilities; provides and promotes plans and programs which improve and integrate services participating in the system.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and capacity of the system’s demands; develops proposals, programs, projects, and funding sources to improve system effectiveness.
• Prepares and/or oversees and reviews the preparation of a variety of reports and presentations regarding Agency and system operations, EMS issues and concerns, financial reporting, and request for funds.

Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Administrative principles and methods including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation, organization and management of work, and personnel administration.
• Emergency medical care system operations and requirements.
• Public health and hospital administration practices, procedures, and methods; principles and practices of effective public relations.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to the provision of pre‑hospital emergency medical care.

Skills and Ability to

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls related to the administration of a regional emergency pre‑hospital care system.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a variety of operations and activities related to the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of an EMS system.
• Develop and secure the cooperation and support of a variety of organizations, individuals, and groups with diverse backgrounds and interests in order to accomplish Agency goals and objectives.
• Select, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development.
• Research and analyze complex issues and problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop and implement effective courses of action.
• Develop and prepare complex technical reports, proposals, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms with administrators, elected officials, health providers, agencies, boards, and committees.
• Travel to meetings over a wide geographical area.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Safely perform job duties without risk of injury to self or others.

Working Conditions

Frequent intra‑regional travel; occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Training and Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health services administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related field.
• Three years progressively responsible experience in an administrative capacity in an EMS agency, hospital or other EMS setting.
• Possession of a valid, Class C California Driver’s License.

Substitution: Five years of experience in an EMS agency administrative position can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health services administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related field.
• Clinical experience as a Paramedic or Registered Nurse.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mountain-Counties EMS Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please visit:
Applications will only be accepted through the above website.

Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

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