DIRECTOR - PUBLIC SAFETY/DIRECTOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS (9-1-1)

About the role

This position plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates a comprehensive Public Safety program which may include, but is not limited to Emergency Services and Emergency Communications (9-1-1). To direct and provide leadership, strategic planning, and support in developing, implementing, and evaluating effective procedures and programs to ensure the safety of Centre County residents.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serves on committees and task forces as requested.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
• Receives occasional instruction and limited supervision from the County Administrator regarding daily work duties.
• Supervises Emergency Communications staff and the Director of Emergency Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, management, community planning, communications or another related field.
• Computer training and telecommunication skills required.
• Five (5) years working experience, preferably in communications area and/or with government agency, with at least two to three (2-3) years supervisory management experience necessary.
• Must reside within Centre County OR within a 45‑minute response radius to the facility (following posted speed limits); compliance required within three to six months of hire, verified via Google Maps.

Pay

Salary Grade: 20 $41.11‑$57.56 per hour

Schedule

Shift Available: Full‑Time (Exempt) (40 hours per week)