Emergency Management Director

Lake County Government•Leadville, CO

7d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

This is a staff level position that is responsible for Lake County’s emergency management program. This program includes threat prevention and mitigation, community preparedness, emergency response support and coordination, and community recovery. It provides for the protection of life, safety, health, property, the economy, and the environment; as well as assists the community in solving problems related to the program areas. The Director performs professional, administrative, and specialized functions related to community-wide program development and implementation, multiagency organization and coordination, resource mobilization, planning efforts, and the education of responders and the community. These functions broadly include the development and ongoing maintenance of community-wide policies, plans, and agreements (including mutual aid); serving as liaison with other agencies for the purpose of facilitating coordination activities; developing and/or facilitating training and exercises for governmental entities, community groups, and volunteers; and organizing and managing the county’s multiagency coordination group and emergency operations center. The Director is also the conduit to the mobilization of specialized emergency resources and state resources.

Requirements

A 4-year baccalaureate degree, preferably in public safety or public administration
2-5 years of experience in emergency management, public safety, public administration or a combination
Experience is defined as being directly involved with decision making, plan writing, training and exercise, and active roles in response, mitigation, preparedness and/or recovery
Working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS)
A valid Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain within a month of hire
The following trainings/certifications: FEMA Professional Development Series ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response IS-700: Introduction to NIMS IS-800: Introduction to the National Response Framework IS-29: Public Information Officer Awareness ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents IS-2200: Basic EOC Functions
Knowledge of: Current principles of emergency management, emergency planning, resource management, disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, the National Incident Management System, the National Response Framework, the National Recovery Framework and the Colorado Emergency Management Program Guide
Multi-agency coordination system management to include operating procedures
State and county emergency operations systems and requirements, specifically in the State of Colorado
State, county, tribal, municipal, and special district government organization
Applicable state, federal and local statutes, ordinances, resolutions, laws, rules and regulations
Budget and grant development, management principles, and techniques
State of Colorado Mobilization System and associated authorities, plans, processes, and agreements
Interagency fire system in Colorado and the associated authorities, plans, processes, and agreements
Leadership methods, management, and human factors
Instructional principles and methods
Process and systems development
Public information systems, social media, and best practices
Travel to conferences or events within and outside of the state of Colorado may be required

Nice To Haves

The following trainings/certifications: ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents G2300: Intermediate EOC Functions L105: Public Information Officer Basics FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy FEMA Advanced Professional Series Colorado Certified Emergency Manager/Associate Emergency Manager (or International Association of Emergency Managers reciprocity) Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
Proficiency in Spanish to facilitate written translation and communicate with community members

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a proactive emergency management program to include executive policies, roles and responsibilities, program goals and objectives, plans and procedures, budget and schedule of activities, and records management procedures.
Coordinate the local prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery strategy with local, regional, state, and federal partners. This includes but is not limited to other governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, private businesses and individuals, and specialty groups.
Facilitate the County’s Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC Group) and Local Emergency Planning Council (LEPC) meetings
Develop and maintain the County’s emergency operation plan (EOP); the plan and its collaborative development process should meet the requirements set forth in FEMA’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (GPG 101 v3); the plan should be compatible with the State of Colorado EOP.
Facilitate or support the development, maintenance, and approval of auxiliary plans, annexes, appendices, legislation, legal agreements, standards, and job aids; ensure a coordinated planning and response to emergencies; ensure supporting plans/agreements are compatible with the County EOP.
Interpret, develop, maintain and monitor statutes, ordnances, resolutions, policies, agreements, procedures and plans; recommend improvements when necessary; and write/revise the same.
Facilitate a systematic approach to hazard mitigation through proactive risk and critical infrastructure assessment; assist in the identification of local hazards and their associated risk; assess their likelihood, public / critical infrastructure vulnerability, and the potential magnitude.
Develop or maintain the County’s resource mobilization plan; ensure the ability exists to identify, procure, track, and pay for needed emergency resources; support the development and maintenance of mutual aid and other resource procurement agreements; ensure plan and associated agreements are compatible with the EOP and the Colorado Resource Mobilization Annex.
During a complex emergency, quickly and accurately assess the magnitude, make appropriate notification; ensure a coordinated response utilizing management objectives is occurring; help facilitate the policy makers and MAC group in their support of field operations; identify, or respond to requests, for resources; work with the state if incident needs cannot be met locally; ensure all costs are being tracked; and if needed, ensure the recovery function is coordinated.
Serve as the County’s liaison during complex emergency incidents, as needed.
Participate on various committees and boards related activities and responsibilities including: Lake County Conditional Use Permit Referral Group Lake County Special Event Permit Referral Group South Central All-Hazards Region Executive Board
Facilitate and develop a plan for a multi-agency training and exercise program; assists in the development, execution, and evaluation of emergency exercises for EOC staff, ESF leads, and first response agencies, private industry, governmental agencies, key local officials, community groups, and volunteers; where needed, ensure compliance with State and Federal standards.
Develop programs and presentations which provide emergency preparedness information and training for governmental agencies, volunteer groups, support services, the general public and private industry; prepares electronic, print, and multi-media material for emergency management education and training; maintain a proactive social media outlet.
Maintain the County’s emergency operations center (EOC) as a site from which department heads and key officials can support operations during an emergency.
Oversee the department’s finances: participate in the annual budget process, track annual expenses / revenues, approve expenditures, follow procedures to procure supplies and service, pay bills, assist when audits occur, and create a long-term plan for capital needs.
Coordinate and/or facilitate project funding through grants: identify potential grant programs; review guidelines to assure adherence; assist in and/or develop applications, agreements, financial reports, and program reports; as appropriate, forwards grant opportunity information to partner organizations
Serve as a member of the Board of Directors on the Lake County E911 Authority to oversee operations of the Lake County Emergency Communications Center
Develop and provide emergency preparedness education programs and other emergency management training and education for schools, businesses, other community organizations and the public.