Job Opening – Saline Co Emergency Management – Deputy Director

EmergencyManagement-SalineCountyKS

Deputy Director 

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Job duties include:
1.  Assists in the planning, directing and coordination of all activities, falling within the responsibilities and duties of the department, using his/her knowledge of theories and practices relevant to emergency and disaster management; ultimately leading to the effective preparation for, response to and recovery from any effects of an emergency or disaster.
2. This position involves clerical, communications, supervision of subordinates and volunteer personnel, as well as assuming a leadership role in emergency operations during a crisis and disaster response; which requires the ability to distinguish between and reconcile the economic, political and social forces that impact the environment in which the employee will function.
3.  Assist in the development, review, revision, and implementation of the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).
4.  Maintain general knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State of Kansas   regulations, policies, and administrative procedures.
5.  Prepare and maintain reports as needed.
6.  Maintains proficiency in homeland security issues.
7.  Assists with the promotion of public safety and awareness through contact with the general public, media, schools, organizations, etc;
8.  Designated Radiological Defense Officer for Saline County by maintaining a Radiological Defense Officer’s certification issued by Kansas Emergency Management.
9.  Performs routine preventive maintenance checks on all department equipment.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years experience in emergency management, Military or other emergency services preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced office skills and managerial practices are required.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college with an emphasis on management in emergency services, emergency management or a related field of expertise is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of personal computers and server based operation with special emphasis on PowerPoint, Word and Excel is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Familiarity with emergency response systems, disaster management principles and practices, FEMA regulations and policies are preferred.
• Experience in more than one facet of emergency services is desirable.
• Must have a valid driver s license and insurable under SalineCounty s fleet insurance policy.
• Must be available to travel to attend training courses and emergency preparedness conferences.
• Must obtain within 24 months of appointment, certification as an Emergency Manager as per the Division of Emergency Management specifications. 

Salary range: $2,984.23/mo at Step 1 – $4625.38/mo at Step 20.

For a complete job description contact:

Marilyn Leamer, PHR, IPMA-CP
Human Resource Director
marilyn.leamer@saline.org

(785) 309-5812 

Please apply at www.saline.org