Branch Chief, Health Information and Data Technologies

Under the general direction of the Division Chief, Quality and Planning, the Supervisor II has full management and supervisory responsibility for the Division’s Health Information and Data Technologies Branch, and is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and providing leadership to the Health Information Unit and Data Technologies Unit. The Supervisor II directs the day-to-day management of all activities related to the collection, analysis, and sharing of EMS data in the State of California, as well as directly manages relationships with relevant vendors and stakeholders across the broader health care continuum. These responsibilities ensure that EMSA effectively maintains all data technologies necessary for accurate system monitoring and evidence-based quality improvement activities, thereby ensuring a high standard of care is delivered to the patient. This position is characterized by close collaboration with divisional and executive leadership to develop policy and perform complex operations essential to EMSA’s primary mission., The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) is responsible for the equitable coordination, administration, and integration of the statewide emergency medical services system to reduce suffering and save lives throughout California. The EMSA embraces the delivery of equitable services to diverse communities, cultivating a culture of innovation and resiliency, and the development of a diverse, competent, and compassionate emergency medical service personnel and the EMSA workforce.

• Located in Rancho Cordova, EMSA’s headquarters offer free parking and proximity to stores, restaurants, and Highway 50

• Workdays are Monday thru Friday, (excluding holidays,) with base schedule of 8 to 5, with some flex opportunities

• Hybrid remote/office schedules may be available after initial training and performance assessment

• Phenomenal Medical, Dental and Vision, as well as retirement benefits. Read more about salary and benefits at: CalHR Salary and Benefits

During emergency operations, you may be required to work in EMSA’s Departmental Operations Center, other governmental Emergency Operations Centers or in EMSA’s field Mission Support Team to provide assistance in emergency response and recovery activities. Staff is required to complete emergency management and Incident Command System (ICS) training based on their respective roles in a response and participates in periodic departmental and statewide readiness drills and exercises.

Under these emergency operations, staff need to work effectively and cooperatively under stressful conditions with short lead times; work weekends, holidays, extended and rotating shifts (day/night); and may be required to travel statewide for extended periods of time and on short notice. Department Website: http://www.emsa.ca.gov, The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at the end of this posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected. Resumes DO NOT take place of the SOQ.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s)., In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Demonstrated management skills, with emphasis on establishing goals and objectives and proven ability to track and achieve measurable results.
• Ability to think strategically and assess issues quickly to identify the best possible solution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief, advise, and build trust with executive leadership, internal partners, external stakeholders, and the public.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, research design, and working with complex data sets.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, the Information Practices Act, and data de-identification and re-identification.
• Background in leading data teams and implementing data initiatives., 2) Describe your experience with stakeholder engagement and coordination. Discuss the stakeholders, the issues, and your approach to resolution.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with EMSA’s Telework Policy. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Supervisor II Exam Link: CalCareers

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.