Assistant Administrator - Emergency Communications Public Safety Training Facility - Frederick
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Healthcare Administration -
Management
Business Administration, Clerical, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
Overview
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; varied days and weeks; full benefits; subject to specialty reassignment
This professional and supervisory position within the Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) assists the Administrator assigned to a particular section of the Department with the overall management of day-to-day operations of that section. This position will report to an Administrator assigned to one of the Department sections consisting of operations, training, technology, or quality assurance. Supervision is given to Emergency Communications Specialists and Managers.
Direct supervision is received from the Administrator, with oversight provided by Assistant Director or Director of Emergency Communications.
NOTE:
The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
- Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
- 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
- County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Vesting after 5 years of service
- Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
- Work/Life balance programs include:
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program - Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.
Responsibilities- Monitor and evaluate day-to-day operations; provide recommendations to Administration for improvements in departmental workflow, policies, and procedures; assist in the communication and maintenance of policies, procedures, and information for the 911 Center internally and to local agencies
- Plan, coordinate, and execute functions of the Emergency Communications Center
- Coordinate support operations to agency partners i.e. Board of Education, Red Cross, Parks and Recreation, Fleet Services, Maintenance, Highway Operations, Municipalities etc.
- Oversee the scheduling, preparation, and coordination of shifts to ensure adequate coverage
- Review previously approved payroll activities or timesheets with administration
- Collect and relay statistical information as required; prepare departmental reports
- Coordinate and conduct random and special case reviews to measure protocol compliance; complete protocol case review and provide feedback to Administration
- Assist with collecting records pertaining to Freedom of Information Act requests and Department compliance
- Review cases and records within the Quality Assurance Program for compliance to established standards; assist with development of quality assurance bulletins and report
- Develop and update protocols and trainings; consult with Administrators on suggested updates
- Identify trends in performance, alert management to the need for remedial training or operational changes
- Serve on the Dispatch Review Committee
- Work with the technology group on data collection, entry and management within CAD, VESTA, and other associated emergency communications…
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