Director of Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management/911 Center

Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Greenbrier County

Position Announcement

The Greenbrier County Commission is accepting applications for the position of:
Director of Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management/911 Center.

The position is full time, salaried with full benefits, and is not eligible for overtime as an FLSA-Exempt position. Salary will be based upon qualification and/or experience.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Emergency Management or a related field, plus at least 5 years of experience in Emergency Management; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Candidates must have working knowledge of 911 operating systems and ability to oversee the daily functions of a call center.

Must be available 24/7/365 in case of emergency, and be available for daytime, evening, overnight, and/or weekend assignments. Assignments may include travel, training, attendance at meetings or conferences, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, and/or field work, and may include little to no notice.

The successful candidate will be expected to either reside in or relocate to Greenbrier County.

Must successfully complete annual training/certification requirements, including requisite National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and the WV Emergency Manager Accreditation Program.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record and will be subjected to complete a background investigation.

How to apply: Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. A letter of interest along with a detailed resume may be sent to: Kelly.Banton@greenbriercounty.net.

The Director reports to the Greenbrier County Commission. Under the direction of the Commission, the Director will implement county policies and objectives, establish short-ranged plans and objectives, personal performance standards, and is accountable for department performance. The Director will be expected to review department policies and propose updates and/or new policies as needed.

Candidates for the position shall possess the following abilities: Employ many different concepts, theories, principles, techniques, and practices relating to an administrative field; to maintain constant interaction with co-workers, the public, and the media; Tactfully interact with groups and/or individuals who may have conflicting opinions or objectives, diverse points of view, or differences; Skillfully negotiate and achieve compromise to secure support, concurrence and acceptance or compliance with agency objectives; Experience in preparing and maintaining an agency budget; Maintain confidentiality of information.

Candidates for the position shall demonstrate the following basic knowledge: Emergency management and agency program management, common policies, practices and procedures of an emergency operations center; laws and regulations pertinent to emergency management and 911 operations; Computer databases, various software, programs, and the internet in support of department operations; Equipment used within the 911 Center and EOC; Greenbrier County geography; The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and its requirements pertaining to telecommunication and the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) requirements for the agency.

Essential Duties:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various type of work that may be performed.

• Responsible for program management for Greenbrier County HSEM programs that include but are not limited to: NIMS, CERT, Storm Ready, and any other programs undertaken by the department and/or organization’s various volunteer committees.
• Planning activities that may include working with communities and/or consultants for the Emergency Operations Plan, Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning, Emergency Planning for People with Special Needs, Regional Planning Efforts, Planning for Animals in Disaster, Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government Planning, Flood Warning Plans, Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, etc.
• Responsible for performance of the agency, including performance by all employees: Deputy directors, 911 dispatchers, administrative assistant and volunteer coordinators.
• Planning for and participation in training exercise activities at the local, regional, and state levels.
• Grants Management – Identification, application and reporting for: Hazard Mitigation Grants Program, Homeland Security Grants, HUD grants, FEMA grants, SERC grants, and other grants available to support agency operations.
• Participation in the Greenbrier County Local Emergency Planning Committee and 911 Advisory Committee.
• Monitor proposed legislation applicable to 911 and/or emergency management.
• Conduct or manage continuing education for all 911 employees.

· Other duties as assigned by the Greenbrier County Commission.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions. Work requires moderate intermittent physical strength and effort daily.

· Physical Demands: Work requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about debris/construction sites or over rough terrain or standing or walking most of the work period. Driving in adverse weather and troublesome road conditions may be required.

· Visual Demands: Visual demands include constantly reading documents and maps for general understanding and for analytical purposes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000