Division Disaster Director - Southwest and Rocky Mountain Division *Work From Home

Division Disaster Director – Southwest and Rocky Mountains Division

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

We are currently seeking a Division Disaster Director, supporting our Southwest and Rocky Mountains (SWaRM) Division.

Candidates for the Division Disaster Director position must reside within the Southwest and Rocky Mountains (SWaRM) Division:
Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, or Missouri -- or in a neighboring state with easy access to the division. Due to the significant travel required, candidates must also live near a major airport.

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In order to receive full consideration, please upload a formatted copy of your updated resume with your online application.

Develop, coordinate, and implement statewide response plans for multiple regions in support of state-wide achievement of goals. May be accountable for capacity building beyond regional jurisdictions throughout the state and delegated supervision from Divisional Leadership. Support regional response efforts and ensure transition to next level occurs at appropriate triggers. Ensure coordination of resources, service delivery, and communication. Operate as a part of the Disaster Management Cycle to include General management, programs and product distribution, establish interagency / community programs, technical assistance, response management, program support.

Serve as the primary interface with government entities (federal, state and local), organizations, and other leadership entities in the field of emergency services, disaster policy and operations, and community resiliency at the state level and across multiple regions. Ensure coordinated planning at the state level and with the FEMA regions. Operate as a part of the Disaster Management Cycle to include Government partnerships at the State level.

Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

PAY INFORMATION:
The salary range for this position is $117,900 - $125,760. This position is a virtual/work from home position.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Ensure the overall planning appropriately includes key success assessment factors such as risk, population, volume of responses, community appetite for preparedness programming, field activity, volume of disaster responses, and numbers of municipalities within its coverage area.

Partner with ARC regions within the state to develop the response plan for beyond the region response. Work closely to align the ARC state plans with emergency management plans and other stakeholders. Manage state government relationships. Develop employee and volunteer leadership cadres to ensure state relationship activities are effective.

Develop and support disaster volunteers who are the primary workforce. Drive the development of disaster leadership volunteers to meet the needs of the region, state, division, and organization. May lead and manage the team of volunteers responsible for the implementation of disaster services programs throughout the state or division ensuring disaster services (Prepare, Respond and Recover) are delivered in a rapid and accessible manner,…