EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CONSULTANT 2 - 09292026-81299

Opening: 09/29/2026 12:00AM CT; Closing: 10/05/2026 11:59PM CT.

About the role

Located in Nashville, TN within the Department of Health, Davidson County. This is a hybrid position (in‑office and remote) that requires a criminal background check and the ability to travel to locations within the region within a two‑hour timeframe in case of an emergency. A valid vehicle operator's license may be required. Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for Emergency Management response to disaster, Emergency Medical Services consultation, and enforcement of statutes and rules including educational programs, ambulance service, and personnel licensure within a region; performs related work as required. This role coordinates licensure examinations for EMS personnel, inspects ambulance services for licensure, and investigates complaints of ambulance services, educational programs, and licensed personnel on a regional level.

Responsibilities

• Reviews information collected during investigations to determine potential Emergency Medical Services statute and rule violations.
• Inspects ambulances for compliance with rules and regulations and identifies deficiencies for correction.
• Inspects educational programs, new ambulance services, and verified documents included in required ambulance service audits for compliance with rules.
• Evaluates information gathered during audits, from educational program applications, and inspections to determine compliance with statutes and rules; evaluates documents received on ambulance markings and designs for compliance with statutes and rules.
• Compiles and verifies information received for planning, response, and recovery related to disasters.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to licensees, local government, and the public for the clarification of statutes and rules.
• Enters, records, stores, and maintains information for completion of job tasks.
• Provides annual consultation and review of EMS internal documents required for evaluation compliance with regulatory processes.
• Receives annually updated list from central office of all permitted vehicles to be inspected within the respective regions as well as all licensed services to be audited within respective regions.
• Receives course outline, class and student files, practical testing documents, and other necessary information from board approved Emergency Medical Services educational programs for scheduling of licensure practical exams, review of educational documentation, and administration.
• Serves as Chair of policy and procedure planning committee, as required.
• Serves as team leader during group ambulance inspections and educational site visits to ensure continuity and compliance with statutes and rules.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic, and experience equivalent to two years of responsible professional emergency medical services consulting or administrative work.
• Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full‑time emergency medical technician or paramedic experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis to a maximum of four years; or licensure as a registered nurse and experience equivalent to three years of full‑time emergency or critical care nursing, and certification as an emergency medical technician.
• Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for this position. Applicant must be able to travel to locations within their region within a two hour timeframe in the case of an emergency.

Skills

• Decision Quality
• Strategic Mindset
• Conflict Management
• Instills Trust
• Nimble Learning
• Knowledges: Public Safety and Security, Administration and Management, Law and Government, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Troubleshooting, Speaking, Negotiation, Judgment and Decision Making, Writing Abilities, Deductive Reasoning, Limb and/or Full body Coordination, Multilimb Strength, Prolonged Stamina, Information Ordering
• Tools & Equipment: Laptop Computer, Copier/Printer, Cellular Phone, Measurement Devices
• Driver Standards (TN): Valid driver's license; for the past five years, no record of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations. Driver's License Information should be included in the Licenses and Certifications section of the application; exceptions may be considered based on other factors.

Pay

Salary (Monthly): $4,562.00 – $5,694.00
Salary (Annually): $54,744.00 – $68,328.00