Statewide EMS Program Leader: Licensing & Education

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

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.