Assistant Chief of Operations and Training – EMS

Job overview

The Assistant Chief of Operations and Training – EMS role is onsite in Friday Harbor, WA. Compensation is $140,000–$160,000 per year. The position provides leadership depth for San Juan Island EMS and coordinates its ongoing training and education program and volunteer program. The role oversees responder training, qualifications, volunteer recruitment and support, and interagency exercises, while assisting with field operations during major incidents. It also serves as a senior paramedic and supports agency administration, safety, reporting, and response goals; the posting states the role is on call one to two weeks per month as backup for high-acuity or concurrent calls.

What you'll do

• Organize and direct the EMS ongoing training and education program
• coordinate training and recertification with the Medical Program Director
• oversee field training, instructor development, and responder onboarding
• coordinate interagency exercises
• direct volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, retention, and records
• serve as backup paramedic on call one to two weeks per month
• assist with field operations and agency leadership
• support reporting, safety, and response goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant chief of operations and training

ems

friday harbor wa

san juan county public hospital district no. 1

$140k–$160k per year

paramedic

ems training

volunteer coordination

als 911

on-call backup

1–2 weeks per month

field operations

interagency exercises

washington state paramedic

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role requires a Washington State paramedic credential and five years of ALS 911 transport experience, along with management experience and volunteer program experience. The posting requires living on or relocating to San Juan Island unless waived during application.

About the employer

San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 is hiring for this role. Industry: Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers. Sector: 62.