Emergency Services Manager I​/II

Emergency Services Manager I:$2,961.88 - $3,265.47

Emergency Services Manager II:$3,111.83 - $3,430.79

* Current County employees may be eligible for a higher step placement per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

This mid-management position requires the knowledge and experience to organize and oversee the countywide emergency services programs with minimal supervision except as new or unusual circumstances require. Employees in this classification receive general administrative direction within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Employees in this classification may supervise employees and programs. This position is designated as Mid-Management and is exempt from overtime under the provisions of the FLSA.

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and promotes the County-wide Emergency Services Program, including related operations, functions and activities; coordinate County emergency and disaster related efforts in planning, response, recovery and hazard mitigation issues and preparedness activities; coordinates mutual aid services other than fire and law enforcement; on behalf of the County Administrative Officer, provides strategic and operational oversight to county agencies involved in emergency or disaster matters.

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Plans, implements, coordinates and directs area-wide emergency services programs including policy and procedure development, resource management, operational readiness, response, rescue, and evacuation plans and capabilities.
• Directs and coordinates preparation of a variety of contingency plans, in response to identification of hazards, including radiological safety, transportation accidents, hazardous materials related incidents, tsunamis, earthquakes, and other emergencies, civil defense, communications, emergency response, and directed hazard mitigation.
• Assists in planning, formulating, updating and maintaining the County Emergency Services Plan including identification of locations to be used as emergency operating centers; maintains and updates resource lists; coordinates a public information unit/program to disseminate valid information releases.
• Consults with and advises, and acts as liaison with various County Departments and management staff, and other regional, State and Federal agencies concerned with emergency management planning, administration, operations, and emergency services policy issues and plans; and coordinates response, recovery, mitigation and public warning system activities in relation to actual emergencies.
• Develops plans to mobilize materials and resources to meet emergencies; directs and coordinates equipment acquisition and maintenance.
• Organizes and implements training programs (tabletop, functional, and full exercises) for members of County emergency team and other local entities.
• Evaluates applicable State and Federal legislation affecting departmental operations and functions; develops and/or implements recommendations to policies, plans, and/or systems changes to ensure adherence to ordinances, regulations and rules.
• Provides advice and technical assistance to County departments on the special conditions and…