Deputy Director, Emergency Management Agency

2 months ago

Decatur, Illinois, United States DeKalb County Full time
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director to join our Emergency Management Agency team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in coordinating and managing emergency response and recovery efforts for DeKalb County.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist and act in the absence of the Director, EMA to coordinate and manage emergency response and recovery efforts.
  • Manage, direct, and evaluate assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Assist with coordinating and directing departmental operations and activities; organize and prioritize workload; make work assignments; monitor status of work in progress; inspect completed work; provide guidance, assistance, and training; answer questions regarding policies and procedures; assist subordinates with complex situations.
  • Assist with directing the development, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive plans, procedures, and systems to ensure an efficient and effective response to both natural and man-made emergencies and disasters of critical significance throughout the County.
  • Oversee and conduct vulnerability analysis and risk assessments taking into account all County residents and resources; direct and coordinate incident command, damage assessment, search and rescue, debris removal, emergency shelter, and restoration of critical services and utilities.
  • Assist with coordinating training programs for both internal and external agencies; direct and evaluate departmental in-service training; assist the public in developing emergency plans and testing of the same; develop and provide testing for emergency procedures and contingency plans; oversee the assessment of community and organizational needs to determine public safety training and exercise programs.
  • Promote the importance of emergency preparedness in the community; assist business, industry, school, and community groups with coordinating, preparing, developing, training, and testing of emergency plans and procedures; prepare and conduct presentations and develop written materials regarding a variety of emergency preparedness information; answer questions; communicate and interact with senior elected officials, senior municipal and County government appointed officials, business and industry leaders, and community groups.
  • Coordinate mutual aid support with surrounding cities, counties, and the state; review and update mutual aid procedures and agreements; develop, plan, and conduct internal and multi-agency emergency exercises to evaluate planning and preparedness; and cooperate with federal, state, and local law enforcement, emergency management, and/or other agencies as necessary.
  • Coordinate, interpret, and ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal rules, regulations, and standards concerning emergency management, homeland security program development, and hazardous materials incidents; collect, maintain, analyze, and interpret data; provide recommendations and guidance to command-level decision makers; and direct the notification of operational emergency response organizations and activate public notification systems.
  • Oversee the County's emergency operations center (EOC); direct the development, purchase, testing, training, and initiation of early warning and public broadcast systems and information programs; direct the preparation and implementation of written procedure manual; oversee the integration, operation, and maintenance of EOC systems and equipment, including training exercises.
  • Administer department financial resources; develop, defend, and implement departmental budget, including establishing priorities for capital and material requirements; monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; review and approve all financial documentation.
  • Respond to all major/critical incidents and/or disasters; implement emergency response and disaster recovery plans; request and direct additional emergency personnel, other divisions, departments, outside agencies, or others as needed; assess/evaluate incident scenes, determine necessary manpower allocation, and ensure utilization of proper methods to ensure the safety of the public and emergency personnel; facilitate communication of employees, citizens, volunteers, local government agencies, etc.
  • Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, budget documents, grant documents, travel requests, performance appraisals, or other documents.
  • Receive various forms, reports, correspondence, time sheets, grant requests, travel requests, budget requests, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; review, complete, process, forward, or retain as appropriate.
  • Communicate with supervisor, other County departments and employees, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
  • Minimum Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in public safety, emergency management, homeland security, or related field is required.
    • Five years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management or response, public safety, homeland security, or related field to include three years of lead or supervisory experience.
    • Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
  • Specific License or Certification Required:
    • Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
    • Must possess and maintain certification as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) or complete the New Directors' Academy within six months of appointment and complete Basic CEM certification within 24 months of appointment.
    • Obtain and maintain additional certifications as deemed necessary by GEMA within timeframe specified.
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