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EMS Program Specialist (Human Services Program Coordinator)

Virginia.gov
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Apr 2026
💰 $80,000/yr($66,950/yr$80,000/yr)

About the role

Title: EMS Program Specialist (Human Services Program Coordinator)

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $66,950 - $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is located in Richmond, VA. It will eligible for 1-2 days of telework per week, but will be expected to be in office the other 3-4 days of the week.

Provides support, in a staff capacity, by focusing on intermediate term program issues with agency wide application. Characteristic duties include: program development, planning, monitoring, analysis, grants management, recommending policies and procedures, program research, and evaluating changes in rules, regulations and legislative proposals for impact on service delivery. Thorough knowledge of program management, analytical principles and service integration is necessary. Responsibilities are carried out independently based on an outline or work plan developed by or approved by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of program planning, research, evaluation, and quality control methods.
• Experience providing technical assistance related to program development and analysis.
• Experience in conducting research, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Ability to interpret and implement data collection and reporting requirements.
• Experience leading complex research or related projects.
• Ability to develop reports, manage electronic data, and create effective data visualizations.
• Skilled in presenting information clearly and effectively.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, to provide leadership, set priorities, facilitate collaboration, and effectively convey information to others.
• Current Nationally Registered Paramedic
• Current Virginia EMS Educator Coordinator Certification
• Current experience as an EMS provider, educator, or EMS program administrator

Additional Considerations

• Experience participating in or coordinating EMS education programs or continuing education activities
• Working knowledge of Virginia EMS Regulations (12VAC5-31) related to EMS education and certification
• Experience with credentialing, regulatory compliance, or certification processes
• Experience using electronic systems or databases to track education, certification, or regulatory documentation

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests maybe required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website:
www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card

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