EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

Salary

$59,257.44 - $87,570.72 Annually

Location

Elko

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03083

Department

DHS - PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

D

Salary Grade

33

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Elko, NV

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Public Health Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services Program, has an opening for a full time Emergency Medical Services Specialist in Elko, NV. EMS Specialists promote and regulate the quality of pre-hospital care through inspection and permitting of ambulances, air ambulances, vehicles of fire-fighting agencies and the agencies that provide the services and licensure of the providers of services. The incumbent assists with monitoring and coordination of training within the divisions assigned geographical areas, for adherence to national standards as well as administering testing when necessary. Participation in the development and monitoring of EMS systems for statutory and regulatory compliance through analysis of reports, quality assurance programs and direct observations. Participation in investigations of complaints regarding violations of Trauma and EMS regulations and the review, development and implementation of state regulations governing Trauma and EMS. Represent the program on boards, at conventions, and in the local communities. Assist with grant funding and applications and data collection and dissemination as necessary. Ability to read and understand a variety of documents; to determine accuracy of reports, write concise, logical and grammatically correct reports to detail violations of regulations and other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Issue permits to ambulance services by inspecting vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance.
• Issue licenses to ambulance attendants by evaluating training, experience, and ensuring requirements are met.
• Certify emergency medical technicians to ensure they are appropriately trained and monitored.
• Monitor and coordinate EMS training programs for adherence to national standards.
• Develop curricula, determine courses required, select instructors, and conduct certification testing.
• Participate in the development of minimum performance standards for EMS systems.
• Monitor EMS systems for compliance by analyzing reports, quality assurance programs, and observations.
• Provide needs assessments for problem areas needing developmental solutions.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data and prepare applicable analytical, narrative, and statistical reports.
• Participate in investigations of complaints to determine their validity and the appropriate action to take.
• Assist in epidemiologic studies concerning trauma issues.
• Participate in the review, development, and implementation of program regulations.
• Certify and ensure compliance of trauma centers in conjunction with the American College of Surgeons.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; EMS clinical standards, practices, treatment, and procedures.
• Development of education materials; EMS communication systems capabilities and operations; medical terminology; systems for scoring the severity of traumatic injuries; pre-hospital emergency care, treatment of traumatic injuries, and the design and operation of EMS/Trauma Systems; mediation techniques.
• Requests for proposals, inter-local agreements, and contract policies and procedures; pre-hospital emergency care data collection systems and relevant pre-hospital data elements; System Trauma Registry software; evaluation and analysis methodologies; hospital medical records practices; international classification of diseases; injury coding principles and practices; two-way radio systems; regional problems and resources.

Skill in:

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Operate, compare, and inspect ambulances for compliance; develop clear and concise correspondence and reports on clinical, technical, and system subjects; analyze information, problems, situations, practices, and procedures to define problems, objectives, and relevant concerns; formulate logical and objective conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; conduct quality control reviews of ambulance run reports; analyze, verify, and validate system data and performance statistics.
• Read and understand a variety of documents and reports; apply arithmetic to determine correctness of ambulance run reports; write concise, logical, grammatically correct reports to detail violations of regulations.
• Interact with other allied agencies, elected officials, and the public; coordinate Statewide training programs; communicate with individuals or groups of varying cultural, economic, social, and educational backgrounds to obtain information and explain policies and procedures; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with ambulance providers, physicians, nurses, and local government officials; prepare and make presentations.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

01

Do you have three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education?

• Yes
• No

02

Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, licensure as an Ambulance Attendant, or licensure as a Registered Nurse is required within six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment at the Emergency Medical Services Representative 1 and 2 levels. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

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Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov