Job Description and Duties

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) works under the direction of the Director of the Emergency Medical Services Authority. The CMO has significant responsibility for formulating and advising the administration of clinical policies and programs.

The incumbent advises the Director on clinical best practices within the field of emergency medical services. These functions require skills and knowledge at the highest level with the responsibility of the most critical and sensitive nature as it relates to the department's mission of ensuring quality patient care by administering an effective, statewide system of coordinated emergency medical care, injury prevention, and disaster medical response. The CMO shall provide clinical leadership and oversight concerning treatment, education, and other matters involving medical decision making and delivery of patient care, including, but not limited to, scope of practice, trauma system organization, stroke, and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) requirements, and first aid and CPR training.

During emergency operations, may be required to work in EMSA's Departmental Operations Center, other governmental Emergency Operations Centers, or in EMSA's field Mission Support Teams to aid in emergency response and recovery activities. EMSA staff are required to complete emergency management and Incident Command System training based on their respective roles in a response and participates in periodic departmental and statewide readiness drills and exercises. Under these emergency operations, staff need to work effectively and cooperatively under stressful conditions with short lead times; work weekends, holidays, extended and rotating shifts (day/night); and may be required to travel statewide for extended periods of time and on short notice.

Applicants are required to complete the online application form through the California Governor's Office website in addition to submitting the State Application Form (STD 678) through jobs.ca.gov.

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed.

Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-426858

Position #(s):

312-100-0621-001

Working Title:

Chief Medical Officer

Classification:

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

$15,301.00 - $17,000.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) oversees emergency and disaster medical services in the state of California. EMSA functions as one of thirteen departments and five offices within California's Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS). EMSA is charged with providing leadership in the innovation and administration of the emergency medical services (EMS) system throughout the state, which includes setting standards for the training and scope of practice for various levels of EMS personnel. EMSA is also responsible for promoting disaster medical preparedness throughout the state, and when required, coordinating, and supporting the State of California's medical response to major disasters.

Department Website: http://www.emsa.ca.gov

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # 426858 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section.

SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/20/2024

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules.

Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Emergency Medical Services Authority

Attn: Classification & Certification Unit

P.O. Box 997378

MS 1700-1702

Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Emergency Medical Services Authority

Department of Public Health

1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in emergency medicine and prehospital medicine is imperative for overseeing various aspects related to the enhancement and maintenance of the EMS system.

This encompasses a deep understanding of clinical expertise to evaluate and endorse revisions to SOP for EMS providers, alongside familiarity with evidence-based medicine to assess Trial Study applications and ensure alignment with established standards of care. Additionally, expertise in EMS system design and operations is essential for finalizing LEMSA EMS plans, encompassing emergency medical dispatch protocols, specialty clinical programs, and quality improvement initiatives.

Knowledge of regulatory compliance to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations governing EMS practice, training, and quality improvement, while understanding disaster medicine principles that facilitate oversight of Disaster Medical Services (DMS) operations, optimizing resource deployment during emergencies for enhanced patient outcomes and public safety.

Ability to: Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; review and edit written reports, utilize interdisciplinary teams effectively in the conduct of studies; establish and maintain project priorities; develop and effectively utilize all available resources; and effectively contribute to the department's equal employment opportunity objectives.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.emsa.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources Division

(916) 445-0983

apply@cdph.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Elizabeth Basnett

(916) 616-0181

elizabeth.basnett@emsa.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Office

(916) 445-0938

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.