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Director of Emergency Management
Job in
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA
Listed on 2026-10-22
Listing for:
KLC Utilities Partnership
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
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Management
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief -
Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Date Posted: 10/20/2026 11:50:21 AM
Description:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this classification is to create, implement, and maintain a local emergency management agency, emergency management program, emergency services organization, local emergency operations plan and center including communication systems, preparedness, and training.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
- Must be a resident of Fayette County as required by KRS 39B.020
- Six years of related experience
- Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
- Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops a strategic plan for the division and supervises employees in developing and achieving goals and objectives towards the strategic plan
- Ensures that the division maintains compliance with federal and state laws and guidance in all facets of the Emergency Management program
- Develops and reviews grant applications for annual grants and new projects and approves financial claims for reimbursement to ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Meets with various strategic partners relevant to emergency management
- Assess training needs for staff, EOC coordinators, and other response agencies and facilitates training
- Develops new programs, policies, or enhances existing programs with statistical analysis, new technology, or other methods
- Attends administrative meetings, develops training, produces budgets, speaks to professional groups, public groups, and other agencies
- Directs the Emergency Operations Center and coordinates the overall disaster situation, acts as liaison and coordinates with local, state, and federal partners
- Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- CPR and First Aid training and certification must be completed within the first three months of employment as a condition for permanent employment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must complete the Emergency Management Development Program for Local Directors as required by KRS 39B.020 as a condition of continued employment
- All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16
Salary Information: $76,059.36 - $ annually
Final date to receive applications: 11/03/2026
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
Human Resources
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
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