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Department of Public Safety
Job Class Code: 5050
Grade: 26 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $58,801.60 - $82,555.20/Annually
Location: Augusta, ME
Opening Date: October 28, 2026
Closing Date: November 12, 2026
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Maine EMS is looking for a Coordinator to facilitate planning, support and execution for our Critical Care, Clinician Wellness and Prehospital Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs.
DESCRIPTION: This is professional services work in planning and monitoring prehospital health programs and services. Responsibilities include collecting and evaluating statistical data for the purpose of planning and policy development. This classification is distinguished from the next lower level by the general nature of assignments and the greater discretion exercised on methods and procedures used. Supervision may be exercised over professional and/or technical employees. Work is performed under limited supervision.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: Designs, implements, and completes research projects and needs assessments regarding critical care transport needs, systems, and outcomes, EMS clinician mental health trends, and prehospital SUD interventions (e.g., leave-behind naloxone or MAT pathways) to inform state health plans and operational protocols. Coordinates statewide prehospital health research and pilot projects to ensure they meet grant deliverables, timelines, and clinical objectives. Consults and collaborates with EMS Medical Directors, regional councils, clinicians, and behavioral health professionals to ensure clinical accuracy, credibility, and safety of critical care and SUD treatment protocols. Organizes and writes technical reports, strategic plans, grant applications, and policy documents detailing the progress, metrics, and outcomes of critical care, wellness, and SUD initiatives. Oversee the creation of guidance documents and resource toolkits for EMS agencies regarding clinician resilience, peer support, and substance use disorder care pathways. Designs, directs, and evaluates data collection regarding prehospital overdose trends, critical care utilization, and wellness program engagement to forecast future resource needs and workforce support. Evaluates the ongoing effectiveness of wellness programs (such as peer support or CISM networks) and SUD protocols to drive continuous quality improvement. Provides information, arranges public hearings, schedules stakeholder meetings, and makes program materials accessible to ensure transparency and community participation in Maine EMS policy development, presents program evaluations, progress reports, and research findings to the Maine EMS Board, regional groups, and external stakeholders to build understanding, secure buy-in, and gain policy support.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of prehospital health care issues. Knowledge of accepted research methods. Ability to develop, organize, and complete planning and research projects. Ability to work independently. Ability to manage several projects at once. Ability to gather, synthesize, and summarize a variety of information from many sources. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to write clearly and effectively. Ability to write technical research and planning papers for professional audiences and the public. Ability to read and understand technical research documents.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (These may be acquired on the job and are needed to perform the work assigned). Knowledge of appropriate uses of data analysis techniques. Knowledge of health care organizations and EMS agencies and their responsibilities in Maine. Knowledge of health data sources. Knowledge of related laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to work effectively with consumers and providers of health care. Ability to organize and conduct meetings. Ability to read and understand laws and regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.