1. Assists with developing and recommending policies, procedures and guidelines regarding the operation of ambulances; develops, recommends, monitors standards, and procedures for basic life support personnel and equipment required for ambulances.
2. Investigates citizen and public safety agency complaints and inquiries related to ambulance transport services and personnel.
3. Reviews, approves, and monitors Emergency Medical Technician training and continuing education programs in accordance with State regulations.
4. Develops effective working relationships with private ambulance providers, local fire agencies and public and private agencies; may serve as program representative on committees relating to transportation, disaster, and education issues.
5. Monitors contractual agreements with ambulance providers to regulate the operation of ambulance services.
6. Processes applications for EMS provider certification(s) and local accreditation in accordance with State regulation and local policy.
7. Implements and utilizes basic reporting tools and software including the submittal of internal and external data, which will support EMS data visualizations (dashboards) for public facing reporting purposes.
8. Provides support to EMS and Medical/Health Disaster Management during disasters and health emergencies. Supports and provides informational awareness to the designated Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC).
9. May function as an EMS Duty Officer.

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Services, Public Administration, Business Administration, or another related field; OR,
2. Possession of an associate's degree in Emergency Medical Services, Public Administration, Business Administration, or another related field AND two years of experience that would demonstrate basic knowledge of (a) fiscal management, budgeting, grant preparation and monitoring, and contract management; (b) automated systems; or (c) program business systems used by the hiring department; OR,
3. Four (4) years of experience that would demonstrate basic knowledge of (a) fiscal management, budgeting, grant preparation and monitoring, and contract management; (b) automated systems; or (c) program business systems used by the hiring department; OR,
4. A combination of training, education, and/or experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required competencies.

Supplemental Information:

• Independent travel throughout the County and state may be required. 
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.

For the full job classification description and competencies, Click HERE.

Additional Qualifications:

• Appointee must complete Incident Command System (ICS) courses 100, 200, 700, and 800 within six (6) months from date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Trainings may be found here: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c

NOTE: This position will be located in Santa Barbara; however, the incumbent may need to travel throughout the County. Additional training may be available and necessary.

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and auto-scored. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.  

Veteran's preference credit: is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act.  No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability.

To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the closing date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process.  The preference points will be added to your final test score.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider, or learning institution. 

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. 

The Santa Barbara County Health Department (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.  

Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.  

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT 

The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization.  The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity. 
  
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 03/17/2025, by 4:59 p.m.PST; Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. 

Farrah Medrano, Talent Acquisition Lead
County Health, PHDRecruiter@sbcphd.org.