DOT Seeks New 911 Official for EMS Advisory Council
Published Date: 7/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Transportation is looking for a new State/Local 911 Official to join the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC). This council helps shape how emergency medical services work across the country by giving advice to top transportation leaders. If you want to nominate someone, get those nominations in by August 17, 2026—this role lasts two years and meetings are mostly online, so it’s easy to join in!
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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
State/Local 911 Seat Open on NEMSAC
The Department of Transportation is accepting nominations for a State/Local 911 Officials representative on the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC). The selected member will serve a two-year term, may be reappointed (but generally not more than two consecutive terms), and the Council is expected to meet approximately four times per year with meetings held virtually unless otherwise required.
No Salary; Travel Reimbursement Provided
NEMSAC members will not receive pay or other compensation from NHTSA for their service, but they are entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses, including per diem. Meetings occur about four times per year, and most meetings will be held virtually unless otherwise required.
How to Apply and Deadline
You can self-nominate or be nominated by others by submitting a resume/CV, 2–4 letters of recommendation, a short biography, an affirmative eligibility statement, and a letter of interest stating you seek to represent State/Local 911 Officials. All nomination materials must be received by August 17, 2026, via email, mail, or hand delivery to the addresses listed in the notice.
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