• Job Description

  Req#: 5330891
  Salary: $33.40 - $44.93 Hourly
  Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
  Job Type: Project (limited duration)
  Remote Employment: Remote Only
  Job Number: DOH8913
  Department: Dept. of Health
  Division: Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA)
  Opening Date: 05/04/2026
  Closing Date: 5/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
  Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
  
  Description
  This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those residing on the ID/WA and OR/WA borders.
  This part-time (.50) Rural Health Transformation Project position is currently funded through October 30, 2030.
  The Opportunity
  
  This position supports the mission of the Department of Healthby leading work and providing clinical paramedic level subject matter expertise to certified EMS providers and support for rural trauma system development and improving EMS response to persons experiencing substance use disorders in rural communities as a part of the Rural Health Transformational Plan grant work. The position serves as a designated senior Health Services Specialist and reports to the Executive Director of the Emergency Care Systems Section of the Office of Community Health Systems.
  Key Responsibilities Include:
  
  
  • Work to expand access to neurological specialty care in rural emergency care systems.
  • Support Rural Trauma Training and Team Development.
  • Provide clinical subject matter expertise, technical assistance, and coordination to EMS agencies, medical program directors, and community partners.
  • Develop, design, adopt, and deliver specialized opioid response training covering naloxone use, airway management, compassion fatigue, and harm-reduction practices for certified EMS providers in response to the opioid crisis.
  
  Why You'll Love This Role
  
  You'll collaborate with a variety of professionals and develop strong partnerships to enhance timely access to neurological care for people experiencing emergencies in rural communities. You'll implement solutions to expand training and education, strengthening trauma team readiness in rural areas. You'll also serve as a subject matter expert on continuity of care and opioid response, improving outcomes for individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
  Required Qualifications
  
  There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
  Option 1: Four (4) or more years in public health, healthcare administration, emergency medical services (EMS), trauma systems, healthcare systems planning;
  Option 2: A bachelor's degree in public health, health care administration, public administration, health systems administration, emergency medical services (EMS), nursing or a closely related field;
  Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
  
  • Must currently hold or have previously held certification as an EMS provider at the paramedic level or equivalent clinical certification (e.g. critical care transport paramedic, flight paramedic) demonstrating advanced EMS clinical knowledge.
  • Two years of experience as a certified paramedic or similarly licensed healthcare provider, (e.g., critical care transport paramedic, flight paramedic) including experience supporting EMS delivery, trauma systems, healthcare system coordination, or healthcare system planning.
  • Demonstrated experience developing education materials training, or technical guidance for healthcare or EMS and trauma care providers.
  • Experience working within regionalized emergency care systems, including EMS agencies, trauma systems, hospitals, or related healthcare partners.
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  While these aren't required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.
  
  • Using word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, to create, format, and edit tables, columns, and charts; import data, sort table data, and perform calculations in tables; insert and format sections, create headers and footers, and work with pictures and draw objects.
  • Using presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint to create, edit, format, and run slideshow presentations, including previewing and printing slides, speaker notes, and handouts.
  • Using messaging and calendaring software such as MS Outlook to compose, send, and respond to electronic mail. Utilize e-mail program functions such as calendars and meeting requests.
  
  Employee Benefits
  
  We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family's health, financial security, and work-life balance. You'll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you're living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.
  Who We Are:
  
  Our EMS team at the Department of Health is cohesive, competent, organized, and consistent. We work from a foundation of respect, integrity, collaboration, and commitment to all people we serve. We are passionate, focused, and motivated to improve access to emergency medical services, the quality-of-care EMS provides, and to remove barriers and help develop our profession to meet the needs of the changing healthcare landscape.
  The Office of Community Health Systems (OCHS) helps maintain and strengthen the state's health systems. Research and analysis guide improvements and identify emerging issues. Funding comes from application fees and state and federal sources.
  About the Washington State Department of Health
  
  We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We're passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by
  Working Conditions:
  
  The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  Work Setting:
  
  
  • The official duty station for this position is home-based. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance.
  
  Schedule:
  
  
  • Part-time; 20 hours per week. A flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval.
  
  Travel Requirements:
  
  
  • Travel is not required to perform the duties of this position; however occasional or infrequent travel may be expected to attend meetings, training, or conferences.
  
  Tools & Equipment:
  
  
  • Computer, telephone, conference telephone, digital recorder, laptop computer, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, printer, wheeled cart and state vehicle.
  
  Customer Interactions:
  
  
  • Daily interaction with health care providers including nurses, physicians, data managers and hospital administration. Daily interaction with fellow team members in the Office of Community Health Systems.
  
  Other:
  
  
  • This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
  • The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment.
  • This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
  
  APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
  
  We're committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won't be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.
  Click "Apply" to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you've supervised or led (if applicable).
  DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.
  Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year
  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
  DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
  Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Kristina Cox at and reference DOH8913.
  Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
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  Supplemental Information
  This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
  Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
  Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.
  More than Just a Paycheck!
  Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
  
  We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
  
  Read about our benefits:
  The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
  
  Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
  
  Insurance Benefits
  Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
  
  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
  
  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
  
  Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
  
  Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
  
  The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
  
  Retirement and Deferred Compensation
  State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
  
  Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
  
  Social Security
  All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
  
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  
  Holidays
  Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
  
  Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
  
  Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
  
  Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
  
  Sick Leave
  Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
  
  Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
  
  Vacation (Annual Leave)
  Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
  
  Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
  
  Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
  
  As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
  
  Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
  
  Military Leave
  Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
  
  Bereavement Leave
  Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
  
  Additional Leave
  Leave Sharing
  
  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  Leave Without Pay
  
  Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
  
  Updated 01-07-2026
  01
  
  Where did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
  • a. DOH Employment Site/Job Alerts
  • b. DOH Employee
  • c. Friend or Acquaintance
  • d. Indeed
  • e. LinkedIn
  • f. Careers.wa.gov
  • g. Job Fair - if selected, answer Question 2
  • h. Other - if selected, answer Question 2
  
  02
  
  If you selected "g" or "h" to Question 1: Where you first heard about this employment opportunity?
  03
  
  Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  04
  
  Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (e.g. H-1B, F1, TN, etc.) DOH is not an E-Verify agency)
  • Yes
  • No
  
  05
  
  (Select One) How many years of experience in public health, healthcare administration, emergency medical services (EMS), trauma systems, and/or healthcare systems planning do you have?
  • a. I do not have this experience.
  • b. I have less than 1 year of experience.
  • c. I have 1 year but less than 2 years of experience.
  • d. I have 2 years but less than 3 years of experience.
  • e. I have 3 years but less than 4 years of experience.
  • f. I have 4 years but less than 5 years of experience.
  • g. I have 5 years but less than 6 years of experience.
  • h. I have 6 or more years of experience.
  
  06
  
  I have a bachelor's degree in public health, health care administration, public administration, health systems administration, emergency medical services (EMS), nursing or a closely related field.
  • Yes
  • No
  
  07
  
  I currently hold or have previously held certification as an EMS provider at the paramedic level or equivalent clinical certification (e.g. critical care transport paramedic, flight paramedic) demonstrating advanced EMS clinical knowledge.
  • Yes
  • No
  
  08
  
  (Select One) How many years of experience as a certified paramedic or similarly licensed healthcare provider, (e.g., critical care transport paramedic, flight paramedic) including experience supporting EMS delivery, trauma systems, healthcare system coordination, or healthcare system planning do you have?
  • a. I do not have this experience.
  • b. I have less than 1 year of experience.
  • c. I have 1 year but less than 2 years of experience.
  • d. I have 2 years but less than 3 years of experience.
  • e. I have 3 years but less than 4 years of experience.
  • f. I have 4 years but less than 5 years of experience.
  • g. I have 5 years but less than 6 years of experience.
  • h. I have 6 or more years of experience.
  
  09
  
  (Select ALL that apply) I have experience in the following:
  • a. Demonstrated experience developing education materials training, or technical guidance for healthcare or EMS and trauma care providers.
  • b. Experience working within regionalized emergency care systems, including EMS agencies, trauma systems, hospitals, or related healthcare partners.
  • c. None of the above.
  
  10
  
  (Select ALL that apply) I have experience using software in the following manner:
  • a. Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, to create, format, and edit tables, columns, and charts; import data, sort table data, and perform calculations in tables; insert and format sections, create headers and footers, and work with pictures and draw objects.
  • b. Presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint to create, edit, format, and run slideshow presentations; including previewing and printing slides, speaker notes, and handouts.
  • c. Messaging and calendaring software such as MS Outlook to compose, send, and respond to electronic mail. Utilize e-mail program functions such as calendars and meeting requests.
  • d. None of the above.
  
  11
  
  I confirm that I have reviewed my responses to the supplemental questions and that they are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that once my application is submitted and the announcement closes, these responses cannot be modified.
  • Yes
  
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