Executive Director

Position Overview
The Executive Director serves at the direction of, and is accountable to, the NCRETAC Board of Directors. The Executive Director's authority is limited to that expressly delegated by the Board. Board approval is required before taking any action that exceeds that delegated authority.
The Executive Director advises the Board on all matters relating to emergency medical and trauma service programs and serves as the liaison between the Board, healthcare facilities, prehospital agencies, county commissioners, CDPHE, and the region. The position leads strategic planning, program development, grant and fiscal management, stakeholder engagement, communications, data and evaluation, and day-to-day operations, as described under Essential Functions.
Compensation & Employment Terms
●    This is a full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt position. 
●    The annual salary range is $76,960 to $97,760, based on qualifications and experience.
●    The Executive Director manages their own schedule and workload to meet NCRETAC's operational needs, including in-person meetings and regional travel.
●    NCRETAC does not provide a vehicle. Work travel is by personal vehicle, and mileage and other reasonable, pre-approved work-related expenses are reimbursed.
●    Benefits include a monthly tax-free employer allowance toward individual health, dental, and vision coverage. The allowance is provided through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). The Executive Director also has access to a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.
●    Outside employment, memberships, and affiliations must be disclosed to the Board and are subject to prior Board approval.
Essential Functions
Strategic Leadership & Governance
●    Advise and partner with the Board to set vision, annual goals, and policy; maintain effective bylaws, committee charters, and transparent governance.
●    Lead multi-year strategic and biennial planning, and align initiatives with state EMS rules, State Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council (SEMTAC) guidance, and statewide system priorities.
●    Maintain current knowledge of rural health policy and systems of care through state, national, and international conferences, research, and professional networks, and apply that knowledge to the needs of Northeast Colorado.
●    Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
●    Assist with the selection and onboarding of Board members, and support election procedures and terms of Board service.
Program & Regional Systems Development
●    Design, deliver, and evaluate programs that improve regional preparedness, injury prevention, and clinical quality.
●    Support regional planning for mass casualty incidents, disaster readiness, and cross-jurisdictional mutual aid.
●    Convene Board committees, including Clinical and Professional Standards, Education, Emergency Planning and Preparedness, Health and Wellness, Injury Prevention, Public Information, Education and Relations (PIER), and Workforce Development and Support, with workplans, dashboards, and timely deliverables.
Funding, Grants & Compliance
●    Lead resource development: identify funding opportunities, prepare competitive proposals, manage awards, and ensure compliant procurement and reporting.
●    Oversee fiscal operations with external bookkeeping and accounting support, including budgeting, audits, purchasing, contracts, and internal controls.
●    Prepare the NCRETAC annual budget for Board review and approval.
●    Maintain compliance with applicable Colorado statutes, rules, and contract requirements, and manage NCRETAC policies and procedures.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
●    Build durable partnerships with EMS agencies, hospitals, public safety agencies, county and local governments, state partners (CDPHE, SEMTAC, HCPF), educational institutions, and community groups.
●    Represent NCRETAC at regional and state meetings, and provide testimony and briefings when needed.
●    Represent the needs of rural and frontier EMS and support sustainability initiatives.
●    Provide technical assistance to EMS agencies and trauma facilities, and coordinate timely distribution of information across the region to avoid duplication of effort.
Communications & Outreach
●    Oversee NCRETAC's communications, including the website (ncretac.org), newsletters, social media, and the public calendar of Board, committee, and regional meetings and events.
●    Provide accessible, plain-language updates to stakeholders and the public, and steward NCRETAC's brand and transparency.
Data, Evaluation & Research
●    Establish metrics and dashboards to track program performance, regional access, readiness, and outcomes, and present clear, data-driven findings to the Board and partners.
●    Promote evidence-based practice and applied research collaborations relevant to rural and frontier EMS.
●    Evaluate quality data from EMS agencies and trauma facilities in the region and prepare narrative reports summarizing the findings.
People, Operations & Culture
●    Maintain NCRETAC digital systems (Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and file governance.
●    Ensure safe, equitable, and respectful engagement across all communities in the region.
●    Maintain accurate organizational records and reports, including budgets and other required documentation, in compliance with applicable law, NCRETAC policy, and contract requirements.
●    Prepare and submit activity reports to the Board and CDPHE in accordance with CDPHE prehospital and trauma system requirements.
Minimum Requirements
●    Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in EMS, nursing, business, public administration, or a closely related field that requires significant communication skills.
●    At least five years of emergency medical experience in nursing or paramedicine, with training and experience in research, statistics, and quality improvement.
●    Prior supervisory experience in EMS or nursing, including thorough knowledge of Colorado EMS and trauma system operations, accreditation procedures, and state and national EMS policy.
●    Current Colorado Paramedic certification or Colorado Registered Nurse license, maintained unrestricted and unsanctioned.
●    Residence in one of the nine NCRETAC counties within one year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
●    Fiscal planning, budgeting, and accounting.
●    Ability to evaluate the work of others, with substantial knowledge of basic and advanced emergency medical procedures and protocols and of Colorado trauma system statutes and rules.
●    Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and rescue procedures.
●    Patient privacy and information security requirements, including HIPAA.
●    Working proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital communication and videoconferencing tools.