Executive Director, Statewide Emergency Communications Board

Executive Director, Statewide Emergency Communications Board

Recruitment began on January 22, 2026 and the job listing Expires on February 22, 2026

The Executive Director of the Statewide Emergency Communications Board (SECB) provides executive leadership and operational management in support of the Board’s mission to ensure effective, reliable, and interoperable public safety communications across Minnesota. This position directs the day-to-day operations of the SECB, serves as the primary staff liaison to the Board and its committees, and leads strategic planning, policy development, budget oversight, and legislative coordination within the Board’s statutory authority.

The Executive Director supervises SECB staff, builds strong partnerships with state agencies, regional boards, and public safety stakeholders, and represents the Board to policymakers, the media, and the broader public safety community to advance statewide emergency communications priorities.

This position works closely with state agencies, regional and local governments, and key public safety partners across Minnesota to advance coordinated and effective emergency communications. Through strong relationships and regular engagement, this role helps ensure that diverse perspectives are integrated and that public safety communications efforts are coordinated across agencies and jurisdictions.

This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for executive, legislative, or public audiences.

This position is eligible to telework 30%-50%, depending on the workload and needs of the division.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrates how you meet all of the following qualifications.
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• Five (5) or more years of experience in public sector administration, public safety, emergency communications, or a closely related field. (A bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.)
• Demonstrated experience supporting or working with boards, commissions, or executive leadership in a governance or advisory capacity.
• Experience developing, implementing, or managing programs, policies, or initiatives within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Experience supervising staff, managing work priorities, and leading teams to achieve organizational objectives.
• Experience with budget development, financial oversight, or resource management.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with state agencies, tribal, regional and local governments, and external partners.

• Advanced degree in public administration, emergency management, public safety, communications, law, or a related field.
• Experience with public safety communications systems, including land mobile radio (LMR), interoperable communications, or statewide communications networks (e.g., ARMER or similar systems).
• Experience working with or supporting statewide boards, commissions, or advisory bodies with statutory authority.
• Knowledge of Minnesota state government operations, including budgeting, procurement, and legislative processes.
• Experience coordinating or supporting legislative initiatives, including bill analysis, fiscal notes, or legislative testimony.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and navigate complex intergovernmental and politically sensitive environments.
• Experience engaging with regional, local, tribal, and federal public safety partners.
• Experience representing an organization in public forums, before elected officials, or with media.

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

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