Deputy Director of Emergency Services

and the job listing Expires on June 29, 2026

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Emergency Management Services, Emergency Medical Technology or related field,and 2 years of paid experience in business administration, government administration, management, emergency planning or related field, or 4 years of volunteer experience in the aforementioned fields;
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• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college with an Associate Degree in one of the areas mentioned in (A) above and 4 yearsof paid experience as outlined in (A), or 8 years of volunteer experience as outlined in (A);
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• Graduation from high school or possession of a New York State Equivalency Diploma and 6 years paid experience as outlined in (A), or 12 years of volunteer experience as outlined in (A);
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• An equivalent combination of education and experience as outlined in (A), (B) or (C) above.

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Note:

All volunteer experience must be verified by written confirmation from the candidate’s fire department that states that member was in good standing in a Volunteer Fire Company or Department duly organized under the laws of NYS.)

This administrative position exists in the County Department of Emergency Services and involves responsibility to assist in the management of the county emergency services function. The incumbent coordinates county emergency services with federal, state and local officials in preparation and coordination of response to disasters and emergencies. Incumbent acts in the Director of Emergency Services’ absence. Additionally, this employee also assists with training personnel in emergency preparedness planning.

The work is performed under the general direction of the County Director of Emergency Services. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinates. The incumbent does related work as required.

Good knowledge of organization and staffing methods;

Good knowledge of the geography and political subdivision of the County;

Working knowledge of the principles and operation of complex two-way radio systems;

Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations affecting the operation of emergency management, fire services, and emergency medical services;

Ability to plan, supervise, and coordinate complex emergency management, fire services, and emergency medical services;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, professional, technical and para-professional personnel, volunteers and with the public;

Ability to make clear, effective decisions in stressful situations;

Ability to coordinate activities of two or more agencies responding to emergencies;
Ability to prepare oral and written reports;

Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;

Ability to interpret the emergency medical training and mutual aid plan to county and local officials and the public.

Acts for and in place of the Director of Emergency Services in his/her absence;

Develops and participates in local emergency public awareness activities such as emergency planning and emergency drills including coordination of functional, tabletop or full scale exercises, development of scenarios, objectives and critique;

Manages funds received under various federal and state programs and other fiscal aid programs and maintains related records;

Assists in the development and update of a Cayuga County Emergency Response Plans embodied in the Cayuga County Comprehensive Emergency Management and Response Plan;

Oversees cross-training in and familiarity with all major aspects of the Emergency Management Office responsibilities before, during, and after any imminent or actual disaster;

Conducts periodic meetings with local officials to review special emergency management, fire service, and medical services’ problems, procedures and directives;

Assists in the preparation of…