Director - Public Safety/Director Emergency Communications (9-1-1)

Essential Job Functions

• Directs overall operation of the Emergency Communications department including, policies, procedures, and guidelines for the department.
• Directs, supervises, and assigns work to coordinators and all staff.
• Prepares annual personnel, operations, and capital improvement budgets by monitoring the Centre County 9-1-1 plan and preparing required annual reports.
• Maintains compliance with state laws and regulations regarding emergency services, health, and safety issues.
• Advises and/or approves recommendations on specifications for various communication and telephone equipment.
• Authorizes work schedules and assignments and develops plans for crisis staffing and operations of 9-1-1 center.
• Reviews bid packages and recommends awards.
• Oversees all emergency communication equipment to ensure proper maintenance and operation as it pertains to the 9-1-1 center.
• Acts as liaison between County and community/communication-related activities and organizations pertaining to 9-1-1 functions only.

Other Duties

• Serves on committees and task forces as requested.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.