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Fire/EMS Specialist

City of Española
Espanola, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026
Under the general direction of the Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Chief, the Fire/EMS Specialist develops, implements, and enforces fire prevention and life safety programs designed to protect the community, property, and public welfare; performs fire inspections and code compliance activities to ensure compliance with City of Española ordinances, fire codes, and safety regulations; performs fire prevention and public education activities; collaborates with City departments on project and plan reviews related to fire and life safety requirements. Assists with fire and explosion investigations as directed.

The Fire/EMS Specialist provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief in the management of fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and community risk reduction programs. Responsibilities include obtaining quotes and processing purchase orders; maintaining departmental records; assisting with staff training and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and departmental requirements; assisting with EMS licensure, continuing education, and certification records; supporting EMS quality improvement, patient care reporting, protocol compliance, and medical equipment management; assisting with the development and maintenance of EMS policies, procedures, and emergency preparedness initiatives; analyzing EMS performance data; and supporting fire prevention, public education, community risk reduction, and other departmental initiatives.

Work involves technical, operational, and administrative responsibilities requiring independent judgment, problem-solving, and prioritization. Duties frequently involve changing conditions, multiple assignments, emergency response situations, and coordination with various agencies and stakeholders. Each situation presents unique demands which add to the overall complexity of the job.

This is an administrative position generally expected to be performed Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent; 2. Five (5) years in the fire service, emergency operations, fire prevention or fire code enforcement; 3. Valid New Mexico driver’s license and must be insurable by City’s vehicle insurance provider; must be able to obtain New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class E within six months of hire; 4. Certifications required at time of hire: a. IFSAC Fire Inspector I or equivalent b. IFSAC Firefighter II or equivalent; c. IFSAC Fire Service Instructor I or equivalent; 5. EMT-Advanced/Intermediate (EMT-A/I) certification or higher; 6. Must have or be able to obtain within one-year Fire Investigator I certification.

Miscellaneous Information

Excellent benefit package includes 13 paid holidays per year; annual and sick leave accruals; PERA defined-benefit pension plan, City pays 75% of total contributions; affordable health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance - City pays 75% of health insurance premiums for employee and family, and 100% of premiums for employee basic life insurance.


Job Details

Category
Public Safety
Status
Open
Salary
$30.00 $33.00 per hour
Posted
July 24, 2026
Closing
Open Until Filled

Salary : $30 - $33

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