EMS Specialist

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Functional

Title:

EMS Specialist

Job Title:

Publ Hlth and Prevent Spcl III

Agency:
Dept of State Health Services

Department: EMS/Trauma Systems Section

Posting Number: 14778

Closing Date: 04/10/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.25

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift:

Telework:

Travel:
Up to 70%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: BEAUMONT

Job Location Address: 3105 EXECUTIVE BLVD

Other Locations:
Houston

MOS Codes: 230X,43EX,43HX,4B0X1,4E0X1,60C,68S,68Z,HM,HS,MED,NAP
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Brief

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the EMS & Trauma Systems Regional Manager, and within guidelines established by the EMS Act and rules adopted there under, plan, coordinate and evaluate EMS education/training and certification activities. Plan, coordinate and provide licensure and inspection activities. Plan and coordinate complaint investigations and recommend appropriate action. Provide technical assistance and information to EMS licensees and certificant holders.

Assist EMS licensees and certificant holders with quality management, mutual aid agreements, protocol development, and variances. Provide information on the EMS services and affairs to the public.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. This is a mobile worker position that covers the following areas:
Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Q, N - TSAQ Counties, Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Harris, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, Wharton, TSAN Counties
- Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, Washinton, TX office location.

PLEASE NOTE:

The posted salary range is the full range for this position. Agency salary policy, budget and candidate's qualifications will dictate the final salary offer. Typically, salary offers are at or near the midpoint of the range, depending on qualifications or other factors.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Investigate complaints relating to EMS licensees, certificant holders. Develop and carry out investigative plans, prepare detailed reports, and make recommendations for action to the Compliance Review Committee. Complete complaint summaries within required timelines and in accordance with Program Guidelines and Work Plans. Testify as expert EMS witness at related hearings and informal conferences as requested. (30%)

Follow program guidelines for all EMS activities. Ensures entry in EMS database and inspection documents is timely and error free.

Coordinate, approve, monitor, and audit EMS education/training and certification activities in compliance with the EMS Act and rules and policy adopted there under. As assigned, will participate in advisory councils, and assist in development of program goals, objectives, and evaluation activities. Review, evaluate and approve course applications. Prepare written reports within specified timelines and in accordance with program guidelines and work plans.

(15%)

Coordinate and provide license survey activities to comply with the EMS Act, rules and policy adopted there under. Perform regular inspections associated with licensing survey requirements. Evaluate and process license application packets and related data for compliance with the EMS Act. (15%)

Assist with public relations activities as requested including appearances at public hearings, open forums, commissioner's court, city councils, etc. as an EMS subject matter expert. With leadership and guidance from the Manager will serve as a liaison and coordinate with other State EMS/Trauma System offices, local RAC and other EMS entities. Research, interpret and disseminate standards, policies, rules, and definitions pertaining to EMS stakeholders.

(15%)

Uses computer for inputting and retrieving data and word processing to include Microsoft products;
Word, Excel, Teams, and Power Point. Follow program guidelines for all EMS activities. Ensures entry in EMS database and inspection documents is timely and error free. (15%)

Other duties as assigned to include disaster response activities. This position may serve in the DSHS or EMS Multi-Agency Coordination Center, State Operations Center,…