Emergency Medical Services Coordinator
Salary
$99,103.86 - $138,745.40 Annually
Location
Riverside
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-79708-01
Department
Fire
Division
Fire Protection - Forest
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Fire Department is seeking to fill a vacancy for an Emergency Medical Services Specialist to support the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the certification and training component of the Riverside County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system or the Riverside County Fire Department EMS program; maintains the quality assurance components of the EMS system; monitors, evaluates and investigates the transport and emergency care provided to trauma victims; develops plans, policies and procedures to enhance coordination and response to the public health and medical components of emergencies; performs other related duties as required.
The Emergency Medical Services Coordinator is the journey level classification in the Emergency Medical Services series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents plan, coordinate and implement training, quality assurance and the trauma monitoring components of the Countys EMS systems or programs for the Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD) or the Riverside County Fire Department EMS programs, including the development of standards and protocols, investigations of violations and evaluations regarding the appropriateness of emergency medical services and/or transport. Incumbents also coordinate with public health and medical system stakeholders to develop response plans, implement training, and conduct disaster exercises. The Emergency Medical Services Coordinator is distinguished from the Senior Emergency Medical Services Coordinator in that the latter is the advanced journey level classification that provides technical supervision over subordinate Emergency Medical Services personnel.
Completion of one or more of the following American Heart Association (AHA) instructor certifications; CLS Instructor (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS Instructor (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support), and/or the BLS Instructor (Basic Life Support) is highly desired. Each applicant is required to attach their licenses and certifications as part of the application screening process. These documents will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Each applicant is required to attach their licenses and certifications as part of the application screening process. These documents will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
Experience: Two years as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting, one year of which must have been in an emergency department or as a Disaster Coordinator.
OPTION II
Certificate: Possession of a valid Paramedic license and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate as defined by the American Heart Association or REMSA approved equivalent. Each applicant is required to attach their licenses and certifications as part of the application screening process. These documents will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
Experience: Four years as a Paramedic.
Important: Only experience obtained after becoming licensed as a Paramedic will be considered qualifying experience. Experience gained solely while employed as an EMT, EMT-I, or EMT-A is not considered qualifying toward the minimum requirements.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: State of California statutes and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services; basic medical terminology and equipment relating to the certification procedures for Emergency Medical Technicians; group dynamics and community organizations; techniques of collecting and compiling data pertinent to emergency medical care systems; principles and practices of training; methods of program evaluation; curriculum development and statistical record keeping.
Ability to: Develop and recommend solutions to problems identified in an EMS or public health and medical disaster response system; safely drive a vehicle to and from various locations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; coordinate functions between governmental and private agencies, hospital staff and advisory committees related to the development, implementation and maintenance of standards, protocols and procedures involving EMS or public health and medical disaster response system requirements and personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and community groups; maintain records; evaluate training activities of CPR and EMT instructors; understand, interpret and apply provisions of federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies and procedures pertinent to EMS or public health and medical disaster response systems; perform effectively in an environment of constantly changing priorities and real life crises; read and understand technical materials and reports on emergency medical care including medical reports.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment,
Please contact Ulysses Gerardo, at 951-955-5772 or emailugerardo@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of either my Paramedic or Registered Nurse license before submitting my application. These documents will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
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Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:
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Are you willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed?
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Do you possess a current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California? Must be attached at the time of application.
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How many years of experience do you have working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting?
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How many years of experience do you possess in an emergency department or as a Disaster Coordinator.?
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Do you possess a current and valid Paramedic license issued by the state of California? Must be attached at the time of application.
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How many years of paramedic experience do you possess?
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Do you have an Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate as defined by the American Heart Association or REMSA approved equivalent? Must be attached at the time of application.
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Please list all applicable REMSA credentials. Certifications must be attached at time of application.
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Please select all valid American Heart Association Instructor certifications you currently possess. Certifications must be attached at time of application. Check all that apply.
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I understand that only experience obtained after becoming licensed as a Paramedic counts toward meeting the minimum qualifications. Time worked solely as an EMT or EMT-I does not qualify.
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Please select the following that best describes your experience.
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Please provide the following information for your Paramedic experience only (do not include EMT experience) : -Employer -Dates employed as a licensed Paramedic (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY)
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How many years do you possess teaching Emergency Medical services related courses?
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How many years of experience do you possess as a Field Training officer or Preceptor?
Required Question
Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information
Website http://www.rc-hr.com