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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CONSULTANT 2 - 04282026-76724

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time04/28/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time05/05/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)$4,562.00 - $6,825.00
Salary (Annually)$54,744.00 - $81,900.00
Job TypeFull-Time
City, State LocationNashville, TN
DepartmentHealth


LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications


Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic, and experience equivalent to two years of responsible professional emergency medical services consulting or administrative work.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time emergency medical technician or paramedic experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years; or licensure as a registered nurse and experience equivalent to three years of full-time emergency or critical care nursing, and certification as an emergency medical technician.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for this position. Applicant must be able to travel to locations within their region within a two hour timeframe in the case of an emergency.

Overview


Under general supervision, is responsible for Emergency Management response to disaster, Emergency Medical Services consultation, and enforcement of statutes and rules including but not limited to educational programs, ambulance service, and personnel licensure within a region; performs related work as required.
This is a working class in the Emergency Medical Services Consultant sub-series. An incumbent in this class coordinates various licensure examinations for emergency medical services personnel, inspects ambulance services for licensure, and investigates complaints of ambulance services, educational programs, and licensed personnel, all on a regional level. This class differs from Emergency Medical Services Consultant 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is less likely to serve as a team leader for group inspections and educational site visits or chair of internal committees as assigned by the Director.

Responsibilities

  1. Reviews information collected during investigations to determine potential Emergency Medical Services statute and rule violations.
  2. Inspects ambulances for compliance with rules and regulations and identifies deficiencies for correction. Inspects educational programs, new ambulance services, and verified documents included in required ambulance service audits for compliance with rules.
  3. Evaluates information gathered during audits, from educational program applications, and inspections to determine compliance with statutes and rules; evaluates documents received on ambulance markings and designs for compliance with statutes and rules.
  4. Compiles and verifies information received for planning, response, and recovery related to disasters. Provides consultation and technical assistance to licensees, local government, and the public for the clarification of statutes and rules.
  5. Enters, records, stores, and maintains information for completion of job tasks. Provides annual consultation and review of EMS internal documents required for evaluation compliance with regulatory processes.
  6. Receives annually updated list from central office of all permitted vehicles to be inspected within the respective regions as well as all licensed services to be audited within respective regions.
  7. Receives course outline, class and student files, practical testing documents, and other necessary information from board approved Emergency Medical Services educational programs for scheduling of licensure practical exams, review of educational documentation, and administration.
  8. Serves as Chair of policy and procedure planning committee, as required. Serves as team leader during group ambulance inspections and educational site visits to ensure continuity and compliance with statutes and rules.

Competencies (KSA's)

  1. Decision Quality
  2. Strategic Mindset
  3. Conflict Management
  4. Instills Trust
  5. Nimble Learning

Knowledges:
  1. Public Safety and Security
  2. Administration and Management
  3. Law and Government
  4. Customer and Personal Service
  5. English Language

Skills:
  1. Troubleshooting
  2. Speaking
  3. Negotiation
  4. Judgment and Decision Making
  5. Writing

Abilities:
  1. Deductive Reasoning
  2. Limb and/or Full body Coordination
  3. Multilimb Strength
  4. Prolonged Stamina
  5. Information Ordering

Tools & Equipment

  1. Laptop Computer
  2. Copier/Printer
  3. Cellular Phone
  4. Measurement Devices

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

  • A valid driver's license
  • For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Date Posted
05/01/2026
Job Reference
76724
Organization
State of TN
Location
Nashville, TN
Category
Emergency Management
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