BUREAU CHIEF, Emergency Medical Services

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of

 Bureau Chief, Emergency Medical Services

The Monterey County Health Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau is seeking an experienced administrator that will provide leadership and oversight in planning, directing, and evaluating community EMS programs. Under general direction of the Health Director, The Emergency Medical Services Bureau Chief will: manage, formulate and oversee the bureau budget and manage bureau financial resources; identify budgetary and financial gaps and make responsible and effective recommendations to fill gaps; explore opportunities for leveraging local and other State and Federal  sources to diversify revenues as appropriate; establish, review and enforce policies and procedures to ensure EMS mandates and 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; and develop Emergency Medical Services strategic plan in alignment in the Department and County goals and strategies with input from EMS System stakeholders.

The full job announcement can be found by clicking below:

Bureau Chief, Emergency Medical Services Bureau Brochure

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please refer to the application process as outlined in the brochure(s). If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Cazola Human Resources Analyst, at 831-755-4502 or e-mail cazolam@countyofmonterey.gov.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flyer.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, 

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: 

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906.

Phone: (831) 755 – 4519    Fax: (831) 775 - 8133 

To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• Monterey County Employment Application
• Response to supplemental questions

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

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES:

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the priority screening deadline of Sunday, 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 which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity.  Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Michelle Cazola Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755 – 4502 or cazolam@countyofmonterey.gov. 

Salary : $11,587 - $29,607