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CASCADE COUNTY Director of Emergency Management in GREAT FALLS, Montana
Education/Experience/Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Services, or closely related field; and four (4) years of experience managing emergency response and disaster preparedness programs which includes a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience. Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling eight (8) years. Certifications: Valid Driver's License issued by the State of Montana. *JOB SUMMARY The Director of Emergency Management (Director) administers, plans, and coordinates the activities of the Cascade County (County) Department of Emergency Management and County Emergency Medical Services/Quick Response Units, supervises and directs emergency preparedness and response functions for the County and serves as County Fire Warden. The Director is exposed to sensitive and confidential information and must adhere to and comply with standards of confidentiality, must maintain continual contact with the public and engage in critical and frequent coordination of activities with other personnel and agencies. The Director is responsible for the general supervision of the employees in the Department of Emergency Management. The Director plans and directs emergency operations, maintains records and prepares reports, drafts cooperative agreements, evaluates, coordinates, and communicates orally and in writing, reviews written materials, understands and applies regulations, coordinates natural and man-caused emergency activities with all federal, state, county and city agencies concerned and operates computers and two-way radios. The Director performs other duties as required or assigned by the Board of County Commissioners (Commissioners). ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Builds and maintains County emergency management capabilities to prepare for, prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from emergency incidents based on an all-hazards approach; Conducts/coordinates, publishes and maintains an all-hazards threat assessment; Creates/coordinates, publishes and maintains a pre-disaster mitigation plan; Develops, publishes and maintains an emergency operations plan; Establishes, publishes and manages a training, exercise and evaluation program; Coordinates and supports emergency response activities; Coordinates and supports post-emergency recovery, both short-term and long-term; Conducts/coordinates after-action reviews and reports; Develops and tracks the corrective action plan; Administers the Emergency Notification System; Administers the burn permit system; Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of the County Fire Warden for rural fire protection and EMS programs; Develops, implements, and maintains all written documentation required for contingency planning and emergency response of resources located within Cascade County; Prepares a comprehensive budget with supporting documentation covering expenditures of the Department of Emergency Management; Purchases new and replacement equipment for the Department and advises executive branch and operating department regarding requirements and conditions of response to emergency situations based upon established guidelines; Establishes and maintains the county Emergency Operating Center. Identifies all resources, personnel, and material required within the center during emergencies and disasters. Maintains and trains volunteers on EOC staff and directs EOC staff during training, exercises, and actual incidents; Coordinates and monitors the testing of county level operating plans, as well as developing the test scenarios to test the effectiveness of civilian response to disaster and emergency situations; Coordinates preplanning for incidents and management of incidents for the County and the incorporated cities and towns with state and federal government agencies relating to emergency services mat ers; Keeps the Commissioners, mayors and city managers fully informed of emergency services activities; Maintains records regarding inventory control, equipment maintenance, projects management, personnel management and capital replacement; Assists in the creation of documents requesting special funding for emergency and disaster services; Drafts, produces, and procures information and educational materials for the public regarding emergency situations; Tracks hazardous material report forms, incidents, and/or emergencies involving hazardous material within the county or adjacent to its borders; Review, plan, coordinate, and implements mutual aid agreements; Research, complete, and administer grant applications for Emergency Management Performance Grant, Homeland Security, mitigation and other emergency management/services related grants; Responsible for application and administration of local, State and Federal grants for emergency and fire services; Maintain files, reports and records related to the grants; Administer the operation of the Cascade County Quick Response Unit an emergency medical response organization; Performs other duties as required or assigned. *Knowledge and understanding of: Developing and implementing programs and plans for public or private sector organizations. Wildland Fire Management the State/County Cooperative Fire Management arrangement with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. Skills in: Extensive written and verbal communication skills, supervising, monitoring, coordinating, and working with a variety of people in stressful circumstances and excellent interpersonal and human relation skills. *Ability to: Respond to the EOC, which is located at 3015 Airport Drive, Great Falls, MT 59404, within 30 minutes of residence. Plan, coordinate, and implement emergency services and organize the EOC; Select best method to mitigate and clean up hazardous materials; Understand and follow complex laws or regulations; Exercise individual initiative; Follow verbal and written instructions; Establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, various government agencies, and the public; Exercise sound judgment in stressful situations. *The successful applicant shall serve a one-year probationary period. Notice to Applicants: Applicants who are claiming Veteran's or Handicap Preference must provide a DD-214 Discharge Document (Part 4) or DPHHS Handicap Certification and Employment Preference Form with their application for employment so Cascade County may apply the preference during the selection process. **Cascade County makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with the applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or an employee's ability to perform the essential duties of the job. For Cascade County to consider such arrangements, the applicants must make known any needed accommodations. * CASCADE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER