EMS Director Jobs in California

EMS Director jobs in California concentrate in large county emergency medical services systems, hospital-based EMS programs, and fire-integrated EMS agencies, making it one of the most active markets in the country for senior prehospital leadership. Most hiring activity is centered in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento, where employers such as Los Angeles County EMS Agency, AMR (American Medical Response), and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant EMS operations. The most in-demand specialties are system quality improvement, mass-casualty preparedness, and paramedic program oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerUCLA Health
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring7
Work type50% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Victor Valley College
Instructional/Laboratory Technician - Ems
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Victor Valley College
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Instructional/Laboratory Technician - Ems
Victor Valley College
Victorville, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
Experience equivalent to degree accepted

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EMS Operations Coordinator
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EMS Operations Coordinator
El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority
Diamond Springs, California
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$63k - $86k/yr
On-Site
Associate's degree

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Global Medical Response
EMS Adjunct Instructor
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Global Medical Response
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EMS Adjunct Instructor
Global Medical Response
Riverside, California
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$30 - $35/hr
BLS Instructor Certification
10,000+

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HealthPro EMS
EMS Program Manager
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HealthPro EMS
Added 3w ago
EMS Program Manager
HealthPro EMS
Riverside, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$26 - $40/hr
On-Site
Bachelor of Business Administration

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UCLA Health
EMS Program Faculty - Paramedic, Emergency Medicine
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UCLA Health
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EMS Program Faculty - Paramedic, Emergency Medicine
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$5,908 - $12k/mo
PALS Certification
5,001-10,000

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EMS Director Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
5 jobs
Folsom
2 jobs
Riverside
2 jobs
Victorville
2 jobs
San Francisco
1 job
Diamond Springs
1 job
City of Industry
1 job

EMS Director Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

UCLA Health
UCLA Health3 open roles
California ISO
California ISO2 open roles
Victor Valley College
Victor Valley College2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Energy
  • Government & Public Sector

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in EMS director jobs across California.

  • Active California EMT or Paramedic licensure issued by the California EMS Authority
  • Bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, public health, or a related field
  • Minimum five years of progressive EMS field and supervisory experience required
  • Certified EMS professional credential such as NAEMSP or NEMSMA leadership certification preferred
  • Strong knowledge of California Title 22 EMS regulations and county EMS ordinances
  • Experience developing EMS budgets, contracts, and quality assurance programs in California

EMS Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a ems director in California?

Becoming an ems director in California typically starts with obtaining a California EMT or Paramedic license through the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), which oversees licensure statewide. Most director-level roles require a bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, public health, or health administration, along with several years of field and supervisory experience. Earning a leadership credential from a body such as NAEMSP and gaining familiarity with California Title 22 EMS regulations strengthens a candidacy considerably.

Which companies hire ems directors in California?

California ems director roles are posted by UCLA Health, California ISO, and Victor Valley College and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Large county EMS agencies, integrated fire-EMS departments, and health systems with hospital-based EMS programs are among the most consistent sources of director-level openings across the state.

Which California cities have the most ems director jobs?

Los Angeles, Folsom, and Riverside have the most ems director openings in California right now. Los Angeles dominates because of its large county EMS agency, major trauma centers, and private EMS contractors, while San Diego and Sacramento generate steady demand through regional hospital systems, county agencies, and fire-integrated EMS programs that regularly recruit senior operational and administrative leadership.

Are there remote ems director jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. EMS director roles are primarily on-site positions requiring direct oversight of field personnel, response systems, and county agency relationships. About 50% of ems director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be limited to quality improvement, grant administration, or consulting functions where physical presence is not operationally required.

How can I get hired as a ems director in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is building supervisory experience as an EMS supervisor, field training officer, or operations coordinator within a California county EMS agency or large private service before pursuing director roles. AMR and county fire-EMS departments in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Alameda counties run structured advancement programs that promote from within. Earning your California Paramedic license, completing a public health or health administration degree, and gaining exposure to quality improvement processes are the credentials that open directorial conversations earliest.

Where can I find and apply to ems director jobs in California?

You can find and apply to ems director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across county agencies, hospital systems, and private EMS operators throughout the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.

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