Civil Defense Administrator - EM

Civil Defense Agency Director

The County of Hawai`i is seeking a Civil Defense Agency Director to oversee the county's civil defense programs under the direction of the Mayor. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of plans for the operation of government and related agencies in times of emergencies, coordinate programs with agencies of Federal and State governments, and perform other related duties as required.

Must be available to respond to, support, and direct the Civil Defense Agency Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities on a 24/7 basis and work extended hours or shifts.

Salary: $92,040.00 - $ Annually

Location:

Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Civil Defense Agency in Hilo.

Note:

Due to collective bargaining agreement salary increases, the salary information provided will be effective 07/01/2026.

Responsible for the County's civil defense programs under the direction of the Mayor; responsible for the development and maintenance of plans for the operation of government and related agencies in times of emergencies; coordinates programs with agencies of Federal and State governments; and performs other related duties as required. Must be available to respond to, support, and direct the Civil Defense Agency Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities on a 24/7 basis and work extended hours or shifts.

• Administers, supervises, and coordinates the County's civil defense and disaster relief programs.
• Supervises and directs the financial, business, personnel, administrative, and other functions of the agency.
• Prepares the agency's budget and approves all expenditures.
• Develops and prepares civil defense plans for the County.
• Develops plans for disasters such as floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, high surf, drought, volcanic eruptions, and other natural and "man-made" disasters.
• Develops plans, policies, methods, and procedures for the effective operation of the programs.
• Supervises the planning and coordination of research studies and programs on resources, food and feed production, transportation, and other phases of economic stabilization.
• Coordinates civil defense activities with the Federal and State governments and private agencies for the effective implementations of the programs.
• Plans and coordinates participation of community groups, private industries, and intergovernmental agencies in affected programs.
• Directs civil defense warning and public information procedures.
• Directs the County-wide educational program for the general public.
• Coordinates and directs the operation of the emergency operations center during emergencies.
• Operates emergency response vehicle to respond as necessary to various locations to survey conditions before, during, or after an emergency.
• Interprets policies and procedures furnished by Federal and State governments.
• Supervises the planning of civil defense exercises.
• Coordinates and supervises County participation in Federal and State exercises.
• Prepares reports required by Federal, State, and local governments and agencies.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree, and
• Five (5) years of responsible experience in administering the activities of an emergency management or public safety organization, and
• Satisfactory completion and certification of FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System Courses: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, and IS-800, and
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing.

Note:

Satisfactory completion and certification of ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-701, and IS-706 is required prior to completion of probation.

Note:

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. Examination:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.

It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring…