MANAGER EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & REGIONAL SECURITY) ACTIVELY RECRUITED- MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

This position is actively recruited and at-will. Work locations include 69 W. Washington (Suite 2600) and the Cook County Emergency Operations Center at 15900 S. Cicero.

About the Role

Manage and review the work and staff related to emergency operations to accomplish plans and results. Act as the chief of operations. Assist staff in advising local municipalities about emergency management initiatives. Support local incident commanders in accessing assets during crisis response and mitigation efforts. Conduct emergency management communications and operations during critical incidents, instruct resources, and implement operational plans. Oversee and participate in the operation of technology solutions as needed. Inform leadership of critical emergency information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term contingency planning in dynamic environments, including emergency management, first response, or military operations.
• Execute operational plans under rapidly evolving, emergency situations.
• Plan and execute large-scale deployment of personnel and equipment for pre-planned and contingency events.
• Provide guidance while operating under dynamic and rapidly changing emergency conditions.
• Conduct presentations to leadership and coordinate with counterparts from outside agencies on the development and execution of plans.
• Manage professional and/or skilled support staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead within established objectives and make decisions regarding daily priorities and the application of technical/business processes for a work group or segment of a department.
• Set overall direction and hold staff accountable for accomplishing work objectives by fostering positive relationships between employees, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Use organizational and/or department objectives and goals to identify processes by which to meet those goals.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher (required). Degrees awarded outside the United States, except those from U.S. territories and Canada, must be credentialed by WES, ECE, or a NACES member organization.
• Five (5) years of emergency management, law enforcement, fire services, asset coordination, or directly related experience (required).
• Three (3) years of prior supervisory experience (required).
• Original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications) must be produced within five (5) days of a written offer.

Skills

• Skill in developing and implementing long-term contingency planning in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of the planning process for both short- and long-term planning under emergency conditions.
• Ability to provide guidance while operating under dynamic and rapidly evolving emergency conditions.
• Ability to conduct presentations to leadership and coordinate with counterparts from outside agencies.
• Ability to manage professional and/or skilled support staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to lead within established objectives and make decisions regarding daily priorities.
• Ability to set overall direction and hold staff accountable for accomplishing work objectives.
• Ability to use organizational and/or department objectives to identify processes for meeting goals.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may include walking or standing for brief periods.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options

Pay

$120,675 - $133,155/yearly