Chief / Chief Executive Officer (C/CEO)

Ute Pass Regional Health Service District (UPRHSD) is hiring a Chief / Chief Executive Officer to lead our EMS and mobile health district in the Colorado mountains west of Colorado Springs.

This is a full executive role — you'll report directly to the Board of Directors and oversee all operations, clinical services, administration, and strategic direction through a team of four Deputy Chiefs. We're a growing, mission-driven district doing meaningful work in a rural community, and we need a leader who's ready to own it.

What you'll do:
• Lead and align all district operations, clinical services, finances, and strategic initiatives
• Partner directly with the Board and serve as the face of UPRHSD in the community
• Support and develop a leadership team of deputy chiefs across operations, administration, clinical Services, and strategic innovation
• Manage budgets, grants, and financial health of the district
• Build relationships with local governments, hospitals, fire districts, and state/regional EMS partners
• Champion a workplace where people feel valued and connected to the mission

Required Qualifications:
• Current Colorado paramedic or EMT certification 
• Minimum of five (5) years in a field role as a licensed/credential paramedic or EMT 
• Minimum of three (3) years at the executive or senior leadership level with demonstrated accountability 
for organizational outcomes 
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and decision-making skills with proven ability to engage 
effectively with boards, staff, and external stakeholders 
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record 
• Must be National Incident Management Service (NIMS) compliant to Incident Command Competency, 
ICS-300 and ICS-400 or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire 

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Emergency Services, Healthcare Administration, Business, 
Finance, Leadership, Allied Health, or a related field 
• Experience leading a Colorado special district, municipal EMS agency, or comparable public service 
organization 
• Familiarity with Colorado EMS statutes, CDPHE requirements (specifically Chapter 2), healthcare 
reimbursement systems, and rural health policy 
• NIMS Certified ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 
• Prior experience reporting to or collaborating with a Board of Directors in a public or nonprofit 
governance structure 
• Demonstrated experience building organizational culture, leading through change, and developing 
high-performing leadership teams 
• Colorado State and National Registry for Paramedic

Compensation: $137,000–$175,000 annually, plus full benefits including health, retirement, and paid leave. Placement within the range based on qualifications and experience.

A full position description can be found at this link Chief Position Description or on our website under careers. We'd love to hear from leaders who are ready to do something that matters.