DEPUTY CHIEF OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT - 40011453

About the role

The Deputy Chief of Emergency Management & Continuity of Government oversees the day-to-day operations of the EM program to include supervising staff, ensuring operational readiness, overseeing/performing emergency management preparedness and response functions in a variety of natural, technological, and man-made threats and hazards in and around the County, support recovery and mitigation for these threats and hazards, and serving as a back-up in the absence of the Chief Emergency Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Covers multiple project initiatives based upon the local threat profile, concerns raised by Board and Council, recent events, time delineate weather events, planned Special Events in the City and/or County of Durham, and unplanned emergency/disaster events.
• Assists in developing the Division’s Capital Improvement Plan and Budget, related performance measures, coordinating purchase, monitoring budget and expenditures, and appropriately tracking and documenting grants.
• Integrates key governmental preparedness doctrines such as the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), and the Continuity of Government (COG) principles into daily organizational practices.
• Performs the role of EOC Manager or Deputy EOC Manager when the EOC is activated.
• Facilitates and guides work groups, meetings, and strategy sessions for emergency scenarios.
• Reviews and analyzes data to help guide decision-making and support recommendations to elected officials.
• Oversees standard operating procedures (SOP) development and review to close programmatic gaps.
• Develops tailored training and education for community partners, community members and the Board and Council.
• Develops and refines sheltering, evacuation, reunification, and recovery plans, as needed.
• Supports community outreach, state-led events/programs, and VIP visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field from an appropriately accredited College or University.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible emergency management experience at the coordinator level or higher including at least two years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid NC Class C driver’s license with an acceptable three-year driving history.
• Must be available for call-back during significant emergencies and disasters.
• Must obtain certification as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) with the International Association of Emergency Managers or certification as a NC Executive Emergency Manager by the NC Training and Standards Advisory Board within two years of employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management policies, procedures, laws, and operations.
• Knowledge of the Robert T. Stafford Act for mitigation and recovery operations.
• Knowledge of computers, software applications, and the use of social media in Emergency Management operations.
• Knowledge of governmental structures and resources.
• Knowledge of Emergency Management.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and monitoring personal workload and employee work assignments.
• Skilled in preparing clear, accurate, and concise reports and presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Ability to motivate, guide, and direct staff to achieve organizational goals and maintain high level of performance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community partners and agencies, and public.
• Ability to perform effectively in physically and mentally demanding emergency situations for extended periods of time.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$76,422 - $126,044

Schedule

Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Exempt

Special Requirements, Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid NC Class C driver’s license with an acceptable three-year driving history.
• Must be available for call-back during significant emergencies and disasters.
• Must obtain certification as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) with the International Association of Emergency Managers or certification as a NC Executive Emergency Manager by the NC Training and Standards Advisory Board within two years of employment.

Standard Clauses

• May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Durham County.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Nearest Major Market

Raleigh