Emergency Medical Services Coordinator

Expand your career in emergency services and join the County of Sonoma as an Emergency Medical Services Coordinator!

Starting salary up to $64.74/hour ($135,120/year) and a competitive total compensation package!
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The Department of Health Services is seeking an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator to manage assigned programs within the jurisdiction of the Coastal Valleys EMS Agency (CVEMSA), which is the Local EMS Agency (LEMSA), serving both Sonoma and Mendocino counties under the direction of the EMS Agency Administrator. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, EMS Coordinators work as program managers for their assigned programs and recommend, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and operating standards to be consistent with state and local law.

• Provide a point of contact for local, regional, and state partner agencies and system stakeholders with urgent needs related to the EMS system or Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator function when acting as the EMS Duty Officer
• Act as an agency liaison, provide technical assistance, and represent the CVEMSA at meetings for LEMSA areas of coordination and oversight
• Provide routine on-site engagement with ambulance providers, fire agencies, hospitals, dispatch centers, training facilities, and incident scenes throughout the jurisdiction, including conducting provider agency visits, participating in field observations, performing ambulance inspections, attending ride‑alongs, and responding to system‑level incidents
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory oversight activities, which can include investigating complaints, conducting skills validations, auditing equipment, verifying corrective action plans, and assessing operational readiness
• Develop and review board items and contracts that are relevant to the programs

CVEMSA is the LEMSA serving Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Our small, collaborative team is responsible for oversight, coordination, and quality improvement across these two large counties along the California coast. With lean staff of EMS Coordinators and administrative personnel, each team member plays a significant role in maintaining daily EMS system operations, and EMS Coordinators often work across multiple program areas.

We are a passionate, self-motivated team that believes partner collaboration and feedback drive successful program outcomes and policy revision. This collaborative approach allows our small team to remain responsive, innovative, and effective in supporting the EMS providers, hospitals, and communities we serve across the region.

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits
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• Hybrid Telework – A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement – A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full‑time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off – Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Staff Development/Wellness – Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee‑only and employee + family health plan options
• Post‑Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post‑retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement – A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation – 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee…