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

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assist in developing trauma center designation criteria, including pre-hospital trauma policies and procedures; develop and implement a data collection system for analyzing and assessing the effectiveness of trauma care.
• Audit EMS reports and investigate discrepancies to identify deficiencies and recommend alternative solutions; develop quality assurance criteria to monitor EMS activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of triage and transfer protocols; develop and implement investigation policies and procedures applicable to preparing responses to complaints regarding patient transfers.
• Process claims for reimbursement from the EMS fund; conduct base hospital and trauma center site visits; interview emergency room physicians, nurses and support staff to ascertain facts pertinent to quality assurance review.
• Provide staff services to assigned EMS advisory committees; assist other EMS agency staff by interpreting policies and procedures; administer certification and recertification of EMS personnel.
• Monitor field performance of EMS personnel to identify deficiencies and determine training needs; evaluate qualifications of hospitals applying for Base Station Hospital certification based on established criteria and make recommendations on certification; monitor Base Station Hospital operations for compliance with medical control protocols and training requirements.
• Review and evaluate suitability of basic training and continuing education programs to ensure compliance with all legislative requirements.
• Act for the Senior Emergency Medical Services Coordinator in their absence.
• Implement, conduct, and develop training programs and curriculum for the County Fire Department for emergency medical programs such as First Responder and EMT-1.
• Address and provide staff work for all EMS issues concerning operations and personnel; participate in training plan; participate in Safety Committees; serve as contact person between the Fire Department and Department of Public Health.
• Develop all-hazards emergency response plans, policies, and procedures for public health and medical system stakeholders.
• Conduct training on emergency response plans, policies and procedures.
• Conduct all-hazards, multi-agency exercises that include the development and distribution of exercise documents (e.g., exercise plan, situation manual, exercise evaluation guides, after action reports, improvement plans).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION ILicense: 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 IICertificate: 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 OPTIONSKnowledge 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 emailPlease allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's 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 spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's 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:
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:
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 () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
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.
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
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Ap