EMS Program Manager - Public Health - Statewide

State of Nebraska; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Nebraska DHHS is seeking an Emergency Medical Services Program Manager for the Public Health Division, statewide in Nebraska. This role directs EMS Licensing and Education & Compliance programs, delivering high-quality regulatory and educational services to protect public health and safety.

You will lead program operations, supervise staff, and liaise with EMS stakeholders, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and fiscal stewardship.

Qualifications

• Coursework/training in public administration, health sciences and experience in an agency organization with responsibility for planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, evaluating, and marketing a program or service.

Responsibilities

• Direct, oversee, and manage the EMS Licensing and EMS Education & Compliance programs across statewide areas.
• Supervise program staff, provide coaching, distribute workload, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Develop goals, manage staffing actions, and ensure operational efficiency in all functional areas.
• Administer licensing for EMS providers, instructors, training agencies, and EMS services; evaluate applications and determine licensure eligibility.
• Ensure compliance with EMS statutes, regulations, and related Acts.
• Perform audits to validate continuing competency requirements and maintain regulatory integrity.
• Oversee statewide EMS educational initiatives including testing, VR-based training, and simulations.
• Draft, negotiate, establish scopes of work, and manage contracts.

Skills

Program leadership

Public health regulations

Staff supervision

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Public administration coursework

EMS administration knowledge

Tools

Licensing systems

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:Statewide, NE

Hiring Rate:$28.672

Job Posting:JR2026-00029719

EMS Program Manager - Public Health - Statewide (Open)

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(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):10-22-2026

Job Description

Nebraska DHHS is seeking an Emergency Medical Services Program Manager for or Public Health Division.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Manager is responsible for directing, overseeing, and managing statewide Emergency Medical Services Licensing and Education & Compliance programs.

This role ensures the delivery of high quality regulatory, educational, and compliance services that uphold statewide EMS standards and protect public health and safety.

Providing leadership for program operations, developing staff, administering licensure and regulatory activities and serving as a key liaison with internal and external EMS stakeholders is how this position helps the Public Health Division achieve it's mission: A Healthy and Safe Nebraska--Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day

The location for this position is statewide subject to office space availability at the time of the offer.

Job Duties

Program Administration & Leadership

• Direct, oversee, and manage the EMS Licensing and EMS Education & Compliance programs, ensuring high‑quality service delivery across distinct and complex areas of EMS regulation.
• Supervise program staff, provide coaching, distribute workload, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Develop goals, manage staffing actions, and ensure operational efficiency in all functional areas.

Licensing & Regulatory Oversight

• Administer licensing for EMS providers, instructors, training agencies, and EMS services; evaluate applications and determine licensure eligibility.
• Ensure compliance with the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act, Uniform Credential Act, Mandatory Reporting Act, Opens Meeting Act, and Title 172 Chapter 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of regulations.
• Perform audits to validate continuing competency requirements and maintain regulatory integrity.
• Interpret and apply complex EMS scope‑of‑practice standards.

Education & Training Management

• Oversee statewide EMS educational initiatives including psychomotor skills testing, VR‑based training, and high‑fidelity simulation systems.
• Ensure training agencies comply with state regulations and oversee instructor development.
• Administer tuition, continuing education, specialty course, and conference reimbursement programs.

Financial Management

• Develop, monitor, and manage budgets.
• Ensure funds are allocated appropriately, expenses meet statutory and program goals, and all financial reporting requirements are met.

Stakeholder & Interagency Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison with state and federal agencies, EMS associations, accreditation organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise.

Contract & Policy Management

• Draft, negotiate, establish scopes of work, deliverables, payment structures, procurement requirements, and manage contracts.
• Develop and update internal processes, procedures, and standard work documents.

Compliance, Discipline & Legal Actions

• Prepare disciplinary documents, collaborate with legal counsel, and testify during administrative hearings.
• Respond to public records requests with proper review.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Coursework/training in public administration, health sciences and experience in an agency organization with responsibility for planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, evaluating, and marketing a program or service.

Preferred Qualifications

• (EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an EMS Provider
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in EMS education/instruction
• EMS administration, education standards, both national and state, a plus.
• Other: Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:Program planning, implementation, budget, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Nebraska related EMS statutes and regulations
• EMS Scope of Practice standards and EMS educational standards
• Financial management and procurement processes
• Skill in:Supervision, coaching, and managing staff
• Program Management includes interpreting and applying statutes, regulations and policies.
• Communications with internal and external stakeholders including drafting all forms of communication, public speaking and presenting.
• Problem and decision making.
• Ability to:Work independently
• Lead teams and manage workloads
• Coordinate complex multi‑agency initiatives
• Manage grants, contracts and budget
• Write operational documents
• Develop, establish, and maintain professional relationships

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.