Director of Emergency Services
Description
Exceptional candidate sought to lead the Onslow County Department of Emergency Services:
Onslow County is searching for a proven visionary to lead a dynamic department into a future of excellence and innovation.
Job Description:
Performs complex protective service and administrative work managing and directing all activities of the Emergency Services Department, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant County Manager. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.
- County Management is committed to providing the necessary tools and resources to build the top Emergency Services Department in the Nation.
- We're looking for a candidate who possesses the leadership skills and experience to change the work culture of Emergency Services.
- The successful candidate must be committed to the County's Core Values.
- Essential Job functions include:
- Leading positive change;
- Facilitating a work environment where employees are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect;
- Building a strong leadership team for the Department
- Building strong relationships with community leaders and neighboring emergency services partners.
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Position Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops, and manages all aspects of emergency services in accordance with Federal, state, and local requirements.
- Coordinates with outside on funding, training and planning matters in relation to emergency services.
- Evaluates staff performance; takes personnel action and implements disciplinary actions; counsel staff regarding performance and employee personnel policies.
- Prepares annual budget and monitors expenditures.
- Prepares grant applications for state and federal funding of emergency management services.
- Conducts public outreach and public relations activities pertaining to emergency management.
- Compiles data, prepares reports, and maintains files.
- Answers questions and resolves complaints.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Salary
$119,741.51-$191,586.42
Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations.
Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of modern emergency management, emergency medical and fire-rescue methods; thorough knowledge of the use and operation of a wide variety of emergency response apparatus; thorough knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to emergency/disaster operations ; ability to plan, initiate and carry out long term programs in emergency response administration, employee training and hazard mitigation/prevention; ability to plan, assign and coordinate activities performed by a large group of employees and volunteers in varied emergency response work; ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, County officials, military facilities, outside agencies and the general public.
Special Requirements
Bachelor's degree with coursework in emergency management, public safety, or related field and extensive experience of a wide and progressively responsible nature in the emergency management field including considerable management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Must possess a North Carolina Emergency Management certification.
Valid driver's license