Emergency Medical
Services Administrator
The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services is
seeking a self-motivated person with proven collaborative leadership
skills to provide the overall coordination and planning of the county-
wide Emergency Medical Services System.
This could be the perfect job for you!
THE COUNTY
Marin County, California, is a special place and home to
a community of approximately 250,000 engaged and
culturally diverse residents. Marin is located in the
North Bay across the Golden Gate Bridge from San
Francisco and adjacent to the vineyards of Napa and
Sonoma Counties. Marin is a highly desirable place to
live and is known for its combination of rural and
suburban lifestyles, excellent schools, entertainment and
recreational activities, and a mild climate year-round.
Outdoor recreation in Marin County includes whale
migration and bird watching, garden tours, golf, hiking,
running, mountain biking, horseback riding, sail
boarding, surfing, fishing, boating, kayaking, and
canoeing.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is
an innovative, integrated department of four divisions –
Administration, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services,
Public Health and Social Services – that deliver,
coordinate, and administer a range of federal, state, and
local programs addressing the health and welfare needs
of county residents.
The Department is commi3ed to ensuring healthy
communities through supporting health policies and
practices for residents to achieve an optimal level of
health and well-being. The organization seeks to
promote a culture of employee engagement where
employees are proud of the work they do and flourish in
an environment that encourages creativity and
innovation as outlined in the HHS Internal Strategic
Plan.
The Department of Health and Human Services is the
largest department in the County with some 700
employees and an overall annual budget of about $189
million (FY 17/18). The Department is responsible for
over 40 key programs that are provided in
approximately 112 locations throughout the county and
community.
Additional information about the Marin County
Department of Health and Human Services can also be
obtained via the County website at: www.marinhhs.org
THE POSITION
The Emergency Medical Services Administrator is a
senior management position and is responsible for the
organization, administration and implementation of a
comprehensive county-wide Emergency Medical
Services System. The EMS Administrator provides
leadership in the planning and implementation of
Emergency Medical Services programs and functions
and collaborates closely with the Public Health Officer in
preparedness and response and communicates with
elected officials, community groups and the media. In
county-wide emergencies, the EMS Administrator acts
as the Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator to
manage the coordination of community health and
medical response.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Plans, directs, monitors and evaluates the
effectiveness of comprehensive county-wide EMS
services and programs, including needs assessment,
program design and planning, implementation,
evaluation, regulatory enforcement, and the medical
component of disaster preparedness.
• Provides highly complex staff assistance, including
analyses, reporting to senior level management and
related commissions and advisory boards on EMS
program issues.
The mission of the Health & Human
Services Department is to promote and
protect the health, well-being, self-
sufficiency and safety of all people in
Marin County.
• Exercises direct and indirect supervision over
program staff and contractors. Hires, supervises,
trains and evaluates professional, technical and
support staff, and contract employees.
• Acts as Medical Health Operational Area
Coordinator, on call 24/7, to assure the coordination
of a wide range of County and community health,
hospital and pre-hospital emergency response
functions during county-wide emergencies.
• Maintains effective working relationships with
public and private organizations including the
California EMS Authority, other Health and Human
Services department staff, County departments, fire
agencies, pre-hospital provider agencies and
hospitals.
• Advises Health and Human Services Director, Public
Health Officer and members of the Board of
Supervisors on EMS ma3ers.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have substantial prior
experience in Emergency Medical Services system
administration and will have comprehensive
knowledge of the current regulatory environment and
the pre-hospital emergency medical care system. The
ideal candidate will also exhibit the following qualities:
• Highly focused and organized, capable of integrating
multiple programs, systems and human resources
toward a common goal.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate within the
organization and with external stakeholders and
partners (e.g., advisory boards and community
organizations).
• Ability to analyze systems and processes and
implement changes in operational procedures.
• Quick and clear-thinking, calm under pressure,
tactful and positive.
• Ability to understand the differing perspectives and
skills represented by a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of concepts behind performance-
based budgeting and the relationship between
program funding levels and expected results.
• Understanding of budget management and funding
mechanisms for Health and Human Services
programs including EMS.
• Ability to analyze systems and processes and
implement changes in business processes.
• Ability to establish, communicate and monitor goals
and objectives with technical support staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that
provides the necessary knowledge and abilities listed,
typically a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
or university in health administration, public
administration, health education, nursing, fire or police
science, or closely related field, AND the equivalent of
three years of experience in an emergency medical
services program, which must have included one year of
experience in administration of a local EMS Agency or
management of EMS provider services. The required
experience must have included some experience in a
lead or supervisory role.
Additional experience as outlined above may be
substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to
a maximum of two years.
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For complete instructions on how to apply contact
Department of Human Resources
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 415
San Rafael, CA 94903
http://www.marincounty.org/jobs
COMPENSATION
SALARY: The annual salary range for the Emergency Medical Services Administrator is $118,206 - $143,666.
Placement in the range is dependent upon experience and qualifications. Salary is supplemented by a generous
benefit program that includes the following elements:
RETIREMENT (37 Act): New employees 2% @ 62 for new employees and reciprocity with CalPERS. The County does
not participate in Social Security except for the mandatory Medicare contribution.
INSURANCE: The County has a cafeteria-style benefits plan that allows employees to choose from a variety of health,
dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance plans.
LEAVE ALLOWANCE: Generous vacation, personal, management and sick leave benefits plus 11 paid holidays
annually.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Tax deferred 457k plan which employees may contribute to enhance their retirement.
For additional information about County benefits, visit: h3ps://www.marincounty.org/depts/hr/divisions/benefits
.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
This is an Open & Continuous recruitment. We are looking to fill this position
as soon as possible so please apply today for first consideration.
• To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, applicants must
submit a County of Marin application.
• The testing process may consist of a highly qualified review, supplemental
application screening, online assessment, wri3en or oral examination or
any combination of exams to determine which candidate’s names will be
placed on the eligible list.
Marin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
values diversity at all levels of the organiza�on.
