EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION DIRECTOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

32d • $88,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Division Director of Emergency Management prepares and coordinates emergency services and government efforts to reduce the impact of disasters on people and property, and performs duties defined in A.R.S. 26-306. The role covers Arizona’s internal Homeland Defense responsibilities, including Defense Support of Civil Authorities, planning for Weapons of Mass Destruction response, and helping the Department of Defense maintain power projection and mission assurance from installations in Arizona. The director ensures Arizona is incorporated into Department of Defense plans and domestic incident responses for Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities tasks involving manmade or natural disasters.

The director provides leadership and oversight for the Emergency Management Division’s Operations, Preparedness, and Financial Administration sections, coordinating with agency partners and external organizations. The position is based at Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix, Arizona, and requires in-state and out-of-state travel, including travel for binational committee meetings and conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university.
• At least 5 years of emergency management experience.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience in a related field.
• FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS).
• Completion of ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, ICS 700, and ICS 800 courses.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense.
• Ability to achieve a favorable National Agency Check with Investigation for a Common Access Card and obtain and maintain Department of Defense SCI security-clearance eligibility based on a Tier 5 or equivalent investigation.
• Possess and retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment; employees driving on state business must maintain an acceptable driving record and complete required driver training.
• U.S. passport for travel to binational committee meetings and conferences.
• Successful completion of a criminal history investigation.
• Knowledge of effective leadership and succession planning; management, planning, training, and budgeting; government and legislative functions; disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs; federal and state disaster-relief programs and declaration processes; and Arizona Management System concepts.
• Skills in oral and written communication, public speaking, financial management and planning, automation, interpersonal relationships, negotiation, leadership, conflict resolution, and business computer applications.
• Ability to create and maintain a healthy, productive work environment and mentor and train team members.
• All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Master Emergency Manager certification.
• Master’s degree in emergency management, public administration, business administration, leadership, or a related field.
• Credentialed through AQS.
• Completion of executive-level professional development, such as FEMA Vanguard, FEMA Executive Academy, NPS ELP, or Harvard NPLI in residence.
• Emergency management experience at the local and/or county level.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, guidance, and policy for preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities, including hazardous materials and nuclear off-site emergency plans.
• Provide briefings and public speaking engagements, and supervise arrangements for public ceremonies, dedications, and other events publicizing Division activities.
• Integrate Arizona into US NORTHCOM and FEMA Region IX exercises and homeland defense operations.
• Develop and manage the Division’s strategic plans, goals, and objectives, and oversee timely accomplishment using the Arizona Management System continuous-improvement model.
• Oversee development of the annual budget, allocation of program funds, and expenditures; prioritize and assign personnel, funds, and facilities to accomplish the Division’s mission and programs.
• Provide information to the Governor’s Office and Emergency Council on program and policy issues, including emergency declarations, activation of the State Emergency Operations Center, commitment of state resources, and coordination of federal disaster-relief assets.
• Participate in federal and state protection workgroups affecting the security of and DoD critical infrastructure in Arizona, as identified by the Adjutant General and Governor.
• Coordinate state and political-subdivision emergency activities during disasters as the state’s decision-making authority.
• Examine and analyze legislation affecting agency activities, make evaluations and recommendations, and write draft emergency-management legislation.
• Propose, develop, negotiate, and fulfill contractual agreements with government agencies.
• Maintain the required Arizona driver’s license and complete required driver training when applicable.
• Obtain and maintain required security-clearance eligibility.

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan through applicable state retirement programs.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director