Emergency Management Director

Emergency Management Director

Under the supervision of the County Manager, the Director is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the County in times of emergencies and disasters. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive emergency management programs and plans to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made emergencies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Emergency Planning and Preparedness
• Emergency Response and Recovery
• Intergovernmental and Non-Governmental Coordination
• Community Outreach, Education, and Organization
• Training
• General Management

Knowledge/

Skills required:

• Knowledge of statutes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to emergency management.
• Knowledge of the techniques employed in developing effective community and public relations programs.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency management planning and response, including techniques for coordinating activities of a variety of organizations.
• Knowledge of interrelationships, responsibilities, goals, and functions of local, state, and federal government related to emergency management.
• Knowledge of federal and state policies and plans for emergency planning, response, recovery, and mitigation.
• Knowledge of management techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for emergency management training.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting and accounting.
• Knowledge of principles of government administration, organization, and resources.
• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, financial systems, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and stakeholders in a diverse community.
• Skill in analyzing situations quickly and objectively, and determining the proper course of action.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Skilled in complex problem solving.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to work independently and use independent judgment.
• Ability to compile and produce grant submissions in accordance with funding agency requirements.
• Ability to research, develop, and modify elements of comprehensive emergency management preparedness and response plans.
• Ability to coordinate a coalition of local agencies to provide emergency information and resource management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with cities, special districts, county, state and federal agencies, community based organizations and other service groups having a role in an emergency.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, plan elements, procedures, correspondence, media information, and other written materials.
• Ability to train others in various phases of the emergency management program.
• Ability to investigate, gather data, compile information, and analyze claims information, draw conclusions, and prepare reports.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in emergency management or any combination of education in emergency management or related field and increasingly responsible experience in emergency management totaling nine (9) years; and
• Two years of supervisory experience or New Mexico EDGE Public Supervisor certification.
• Education is counted at the rate of thirty (30) credit hours equals one year.
• Must possess National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certifications.
• Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification by the International Association of Emergency Managers or National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA) Certificate or National Emergency Management Executive Academy (NEMEA) Certificate from FEMA's Emergency Management Professional Program preferred.

Working conditions:

Work is performed both in an office environment and outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens. Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials, excessive noise, hostile individuals, and work near…