BUREAU CHIEF, Emergency Medical Services

Salary: $11,587.33 - $29,607.07 Monthly
Location : 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26/12E04/04MC
Department: Health
Division: Emergency Medical Services
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Position Description

An Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of

Bureau Chief, Emergency Medical Services

Open Until Filled

Priority Screening Date: May 24, 2026
Exam #: 26/12E04/04MC

The County of Monterey 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail


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.
Additional Information


APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES:
Apply on-line at


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: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io
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
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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or
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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Your responses to the questions will be reviewed and scored in a Qualifications Appraisal evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as this information will be critical in the competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your responses to the supplemental questions as incomplete. Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.

• I have read and understand these instructions.

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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability to work in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Health Care System Administration, or Public Management/Administration (including type and setting).
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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability in coordinating diverse constituencies or organizations, with differing or competing priorities (including type and setting).
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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability to consult and communicate with executive management, departments and staff, state/federal agencies, and/or external organizations regarding urgent issues, and system policies and practices.
Required Question