Ensures the effective and efficient management of the County’s public safety and administrative operations within the department.
Oversees execution of emergency plans in accordance with County, State and Federal regulations and standards.
Hires, trains, coordinates, evaluates, and disciplines departmental personnel in accordance with County Personnel policies and procedures.
Coordinates with volunteer Fire/EMS companies within the County.
Develops and coordinates mutual aid plans between Fire and Rescue and Police agencies in adjacent counties as well as federal and state organizations.
Coordinates and promotes mutual aid plans with County fire, rescue, police, adjacent counties, and appropriate State and Federal agencies to ensure their cooperation in the event of an emergency.
Oversees the development of effective instructional training and orientation.
Chairs the Local Emergency Plan Committee (LEPC).
Represents the County on various committees and at association meetings.
Oversees the development, updates, and execution of emergency plans in accordance with County, State and Federal regulations and standards.
Assists in the emergency management coordination and planning with related public and private agencies, such as hospitals and nursing homes.
Directs the operations of the County’s Emergency Operations Center in preparation for and during disasters in support of the Emergency Manager.
Prepares and monitors departmental budget, ensures department operates within procurement and budgetary guidelines.
Oversees the coordination of County 911 Communication Center enhancements and dispatching procedures with police, fire, and EMS Communications Board.
Collaborates with the County Board of Fire and Rescue, County Fire Chiefs and County EMS Chiefs meetings for purposes of coordinating County related activities with volunteer activities.
Monitors the effectiveness of the Emergency Services revenue programs and makes adjustments as necessary.
Directs the County's Animal Care and Control operations.
Oversees capital projects as assigned.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
ICS 100/IS 700 NIMS (National Incident Management System) certification.
May include working long hours in emergency response situations.
Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.
This position is required to receive climate competency training level 1.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency preparedness as applied to the requirements of the County.
Knowledge of effective techniques and practices of administration and accounting office management including budgeting, computerization, personnel and purchasing.
Knowledge of effective techniques of supervision.
Ability to direct the County's emergency medical services, emergency preparedness, animal control and public safety dispatch operations.
Ability to monitor operations and take appropriate actions to ensure that operations meet requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to dispatch and supervise broad range technical and emergency operations and personnel in short term or long-term emergency response events and preparedness planning.