Emergency Services Director

Harnett County • Lillington, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this position performs management and professional work directing the emergency medical services, emergency management, and fire marshal services for the Emergency Services Department of Harnett County. Work involves planning, developing, organizing, and directing the activities of the emergency services for the County; preparing and administering the related budget; staffing and training; overseeing equipment maintenance; developing and implementing related policies and procedures; addressing legal issues; and managing compliance for the Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health services, public administration, business administration, or a related field
• Five (5) years of related work experience in emergency services including supervisory experience
• Possession of a National Incident Management System certifications through Level 400.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Possession of state certification in emergency management (or obtain within required time frame of hire).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to emergency medical, emergency management, communications, and other related services.
• Knowledge in the area of emergency management, disasters, and homeland security.
• Knowledge of emergency medical practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of public management practices including planning, budgeting, purchasing, personnel, and related supervisory requirements.
• Knowledge of fire properties, the principles, and practices of fire suppression and prevention, and related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of related OSHA requirements.
• Skill in developing and delivering presentations.
• Skill in facilitating meetings.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply a wide variety of policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze situations and services and react quickly, effectively, and professionally in emergency situations.
• Ability to use sound judgment and determine best options in making decisions for handling emergency matters.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines and governmental requirements.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies, volunteer fire services, public officials, hospitals, schools, and general public.
• Ability to plan, supervise, monitor, and direct a Department spread over multiple locations and functions.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the emergency preparations and response of the County; coordinates with state and local officials; and responds to emergency situations and assumes command.
• Manages daily operations of EMS, Fire Marshal, Emergency Management, EMS Billing, and Emergency Services Administration; manages budgeting and purchasing.
• Writes and administers grants for EOC and emergency response equipment.
• Provides public education and awareness programming.
• Manages and directs EOC operations.
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle to travel as needed.
• Is an active member of the emergency planning committee.
• Coordinates emergency planning and response with a wide variety of federal, state, regional, and local officials and agencies.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Emergency Medical Services and staff; coordinates procedures and regulations with agencies served; assures maintenance of up-to-date procedures and protocols; researches and implements new and revised protocols; ensures proper quality control of documentation and medical response; trains staff; and coordinates/monitors the maintenance of emergency medical facilities, vehicles, equipment, and materials.
• Develops plans for mitigation, response, and recovery of all types of man-made or natural disasters, including national security, nuclear plant, weather, hazardous materials spills and others.
• Participates as necessary in the work of the Fire Marshal’s Office.
• Develops and recommends budget requests; monitors and administers the approved budget; and coordinates efforts for billing and collections.
• Researches, recommends, and obtains needed equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures proper purchasing procedures are followed.
• Identifies resources at the state and local levels that may be utilized in emergency situations.
• Develops and implements new programs, policies, standards, criteria, and procedures for existing medical services.
• Ensures the operation of a Local Emergency Planning Committee.
• Handles personnel functions for staff including recruiting, training, disciplining, monitoring, and evaluating work; responds to complaints, questions, and information about the services; and responds to major emergency incidents.
• Assures the maintenance and completion of records, reports, and other information required in the Department.
• Assures compliance with laws, rules, and regulations such as OSHA, FCC, third party standards, fire codes, other ordinances, and federal or state legislation.
• Develops methods for evaluation of programs and systems designed to help with better resource management.
• Attends conferences, training classes, and meetings; reads literature to remain current with new trends and development in the field.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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