Supervising Emergency Medical Services Specialist

The Job

The Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) is recruiting for a Supervising Emergency Medical Services Specialist (Supervising EMSS) to perform full-scope supervisory duties responsible for County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff engaged in the planning, coordination, and implementation of emergency plans/disaster program activities and the training, certification, and/or quality assurance of the County EMS System, including pre-hospital care and emergency medical care/transportation of patients. This position reports to the ICEMA EMS Administrator.

The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur. For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Emergency Medical Services Specialist (ICEMA) job description.

The Inland Counties Emergency Medical Services Agency

ICEMA is a three-county Joint Powers Agency (JPA) serving as the Local EMS Agency for San Bernardino County, Inyo, and Mono Counties. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors serves as the Governing Board for the JPA. ICEMA functions under Division 2.5 of the Health and Safety Code. For additional information regarding the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Services Agency, visit our website at:

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

Conditions of Employment

Background Investigation: Applicants selected for this position must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, and verification of employment history and education prior to start/hire date.

Travel: Travel throughout the three-county (Inyo-Mono-San Bernardino) region served by ICEMA is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Shift Availability: Incumbents may be required to work occasional evenings and/or weekends depending on assignment.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following certification/licensure and experience requirements:

Certification/Licensure*: Possess and maintain a valid California state issued Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate issued by a certifying entity or Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA); CA state issued Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) licensed issued by a certifying entity or LEMSA; -or- CA state issued Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN). -AND- Experience: Possess two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in emergency medical services/emergency administration with primary responsibility for an administrative function such as: analyzing, interpreting, and applying regulations; writing plans, policies and protocols; quality assurance/quality improvement; education, training, or accreditation of emergency medical services field personnel; or other closely related duties. -AND- six (6) months full-scope supervisory experience.

*NOTE: Must provide certificate/license number on the application as all certification/licensure will be verified with the California Emergency Medical Services Personnel Registry to verify Active status. Out-of-State (OOS) certification/licensure holders (certified EMT, licensed Paramedic, and licensed RN) may also apply, but incumbents must submit proof of obtaining valid California state issued certification/licensures prior to employment start date, or conditional employment offer will be rescinded.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Allied/Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, or Public Safety.
• Excellent written and oral communication and public relations skills.
• Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, analyze data, automate routine tasks, or enhance business processes.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 PM, Friday, August 21, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.