Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Planning

About the role

Help lead New Haven's efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. This role combines strategic planning, grant management, interagency coordination, and operational support to strengthen the City's resilience and ensure continuity of government during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and development of emergency preparedness plans
• Grant writing and management for public safety initiatives
• Coordination and support of public safety initiatives
• Representing the City at legislative hearings and public forums
• Management of the Emergency Operations Center during emergencies
• Supervision of interns as assigned
• Assisting departments in completing necessary record keeping and reporting
• Developing efficient and expedient means of equipment procurement and inventory tracking
• Serving as the Director of Emergency Management in their absence

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with emphasis on public safety, emergency management, or a closely related field
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in high level emergency management or public safety planning
• Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, and grant procedures applicable to municipal homeland security and emergency management operations
• Knowledge of federal directives (i.e. National Incident Management System - NIMS) and ability to ensure compliance for the City of New Haven
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, grant writing, and emergency operations
• Experience working with various levels of staff in multiple disciplines under a unified command structure
• Ability to develop and maintain plans for emergency operations and continuity of government
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make appropriate decisions
• Ability to supervise a wide range of City employees and volunteers and establish and maintain effective relationships with officials, the business community, and the public
• Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and implement recommendations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for creating and maintaining documents, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations
• Proficiency with GIS applications and relevant software, with the ability to learn new related technologies
• Proficiency in using email clients, calendar applications (e.g., Outlook, Gmail), and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom) and for scheduling, managing correspondence, and facilitating meetings
• Demonstrated project management skills, organizational capabilities, and the ability to work well under pressure while handling multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously
• Ability to identify and apply new methods, technologies, and best practices to improve work processes and outcomes

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut driver’s license
• Ability to obtain and maintain any security clearances, background investigations, and operational authorizations required to participate in, coordinate, and support assigned operations
• High ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional integrity in all interactions

Skills

• Public safety and emergency management experience
• Grant writing and management
• Interagency coordination
• Emergency operations management
• Project management
• Research and analysis
• Communication and public speaking
• Administrative and operating functions of municipal government
• Leadership and supervision
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Information technology and software proficiency
• Physical demands of the job

Benefits

N/A

Pay

This is a "General Fund," tested position. The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period.

Schedule

Amount of Time Working Environment Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand X Wet / humid conditions (non-weather) X Walk X Work near moving mechanical parts X Sit X Work in high, precarious places X Touch, handle, or feel X Fumes / airborne particles X Reach with hands & arms X Toxic / caustic chemicals X Climb or balance X Outdoor weather conditions X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X Extreme cold (non-weather) X Talk or hear X Risk of electrical shock X Taste or smell X Work with explosives X Risk of radiation X Lifting or force to be exerted? Vibration X How Much And how often? Amount of Time Utilizes computer workstation & office equipment X None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Customer / employee interaction (face-to-face) X Up to 10 pounds X Field work X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 75 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X More than 100 pounds X SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a "General Fund," tested position. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE. General Funded hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but rather the City pension, contributing 10% of salary. The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment. Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana. Selection Plan Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date. It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date. Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE. Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department. We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position. Conclusion To Apply For This Opportunity Complete your User Registration. You are encouraged to save your Applicant Profile for future use.You MUST click on the job posting you are interested in, and click Apply or Apply Online from within that posting.MAKE SURE the job you are applying for is named at the top of the page as you review your application!Review or modify your application for that positionClick "Ready to Send App" or the "Send" tab; read page and click the attestationClick "Send to City of New Haven"You will be redirected to "CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUBMISSION"You will also receive an email and text, if