EMS Program Manager - Public Health - Statewide

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska, Health & Human Services, seeks an EMS Program Manager for the Public Health Division to direct statewide EMS licensing and education regulatory programs. The role leads operations, staff development, licensure activities, and collaboration with internal and external EMS stakeholders to uphold public health and safety.

Responsibilities include managing licensing, education initiatives, budgets, and contract management, with compliance to state statutes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing programs in public health or regulatory environments.
• Ability to supervise staff, coach performance, and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Direct, oversee, and manage EMS Licensing and EMS Education & Compliance programs across statewide 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.
• Administer licensing for EMS providers, instructors, training agencies, and EMS services; evaluate applications and determine licensure eligibility.
• Ensure compliance with relevant EMS statutes and regulations and perform audits to verify continuing competency.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory oversight

Staff development

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public administration/health sciences

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) Applications No Longer Accepted On (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

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an EMS Provider (EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic)
• 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 include 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. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!