Emergency Medical Services Coordinator (Nurse Educator) (At-Will)

Torrance, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 8455 - 12499

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference give back to your community and be a voice for change apply to the City of Torrance today.

TheCity of Torranceis recruiting for aEmergency Medical Services Coordinatorto be part of the Torrance Fire Department Team!

The Department
TheTorrance Fire Department is a nationally recognized ISO Class 1 premier all-risk public safety organization and a Center for Public Safety (CPSE) Accredited Agency. The primary mission is to protect serve and improve the quality of life for the entire community of Torrance. This is achieved through strong partnerships in all areas within the City of Torrance. Resources are strategically located across the city to ensure the communitys expectations are being met. The Torrance Fire Department is comprised of the following functioning divisions: Administration Communications Community Risk Reduction Emergency Medical Services Logistics Operations Planning Specialist Operations and Training.

The Position
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator is a professional level civilian position responsible for ensuring quality emergency medical care services are provided by Fire Department personnel in conformance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. The EMS Coordinator will work closely with the Fire Captain and Assistant Fire Chief assigned to the EMS program to provide oversight of on-going training to evaluate paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician performance and to monitor the EMS pre-hospital care system to ensure that the City maintains high quality patient care and superior customer service.

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TheCityoffersample opportunitiesfor career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments which work together to provide quality service enriching programs and excitingevents to keep the community safe and thriving. TheCityalso proudly offers exceptional employee benefits andperks! Please clickherefor more information on Employee Benefits Discounts & Incentives!

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the necessary knowledge and abilities is:

Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program and five (5) years of experience in the delivery of emergency medical care pre-hospital care or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience as a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) and/or Pre-hospital Care Coordinator is highly desirable.

License and/or Certification
Must possess a valid State of California drivers license of the appropriate class.

Must obtain and maintain the following certifications within one (1) year of hire:

License as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
California State Fire Marshal Instructor 1A & 1B certification
Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) Certification

Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certificationis highly desirable.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate in addition to the minimum requirement will have:

Experience as a nurse educator;
Extensive experience in EMS program operations including providing and coordinating EMS-related training programs;
Experience asaPre-hospital Care Coordinator;
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipswith Fire Dept. and City employees patients representatives from otheragencies and the general public;
Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills; and
Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Tuesday February 10 2026 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidateswho best meet the City and Departments needs will be invited to participate in the testing process which will consist of the following components:

Panel Interview - 100%(Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday February 18 2026)
The tentative test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.

If you have specific questions regarding the position contact Adam Brown Assistant Fire Chief EMS Division at or .

SPECIAL NOTES

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The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerks office.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangementsmustcontact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s).If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation please contact us at prior to the test date.

As a condition of employment candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds cultures religions and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race color ethnicity religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status ancestry disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

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