Bureau Chief, Emergency Medical Services

Priority screening date: May 24, 2026. Open until filled.

About the role

The County of Monterey Health Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau is seeking an experienced administrator to provide leadership and oversight in planning, directing, and evaluating community EMS programs. This position reports to the Health Director.

Responsibilities

• Manage, formulate, and oversee the bureau budget and financial resources.
• Identify budgetary and financial gaps and make responsible, effective recommendations to address them.
• Explore opportunities for leveraging local, state, and federal funding sources to diversify revenues.
• Establish, review, and enforce policies and procedures to ensure EMS mandates, objectives, operational requirements, and customer service goals are met in accordance with Department, County, State, and Federal rules.
• Formulate strategies and goals consistent with the County and Health Department's mission and key business objectives.
• Develop an Emergency Medical Services strategic plan aligned with Department and County goals, incorporating input from EMS System stakeholders.

Qualifications

The examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination to assess applicants' qualifications. A complete application package includes:

• Monterey County Employment Application
• Response to supplemental questions

For guaranteed review, all application materials must be received by the priority screen date of May 24, 2026. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as-needed basis until the position is filled.

Benefits

• Veterans and eligible military spouses (surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) may receive preference points for this recruitment.

To apply for veterans’ preference points, submit a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation by the priority screening deadline of May 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST) to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.

Notes

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review, including employment history, driving record, and criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon providing acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S. (see USCIS Form I-9 for details).
• If hired into a temporary position, the role will be hourly and ineligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
• Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Contact Michelle Cazola at (831) 755-4502 or cazolam@countyofmonterey.gov for accommodation requests.