Interim EMA Director

Boone County Government•Emergency Management Agency, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, administering, and directing all local emergency management, disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and emergency medical service coordination activities for the county. The EMA Director serves as the primary advisor to county leadership regarding emergency management operations and ensures compliance with applicable Indiana statutes, regulations, and standards under Indiana Code Title 10 and Indiana Code Title 16. The EMA Director develops and maintains emergency operations plans, coordinates interagency preparedness and response efforts, oversees training and exercises, administers emergency management grants, and serves as liaison with local, state, and federal agencies including the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission, FEMA, law enforcement, fire services, EMS providers, hospitals, and public health agencies. This position operates in accordance with: Indiana Code Title 10, Article 14 – Emergency Management Indiana Code Title 16, Article 31 – Emergency Medical Services Indiana Department of Homeland Security requirements Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines National Incident Management System (NIMS) standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public safety, public administration, homeland security, fire science, healthcare administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, public safety, EMS administration, fire service, law enforcement, military, or related field.
FEMA ICS and NIMS certifications required or ability to obtain within established timeframe.
Valid Indiana driver’s license.
Ability to pass required background checks.

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Professional Emergency Manager (PEM), or similar credential preferred.
Experience managing Emergency Operations Centers and disaster recovery operations.
Experience with grant administration and FEMA reimbursement processes.
Experience working with emergency medical service systems and public health preparedness.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage all county emergency management functions in accordance with Indiana emergency management laws and regulations.
Develop, implement, maintain, and update the county Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), hazard mitigation plans, continuity plans, and related emergency procedures.
Coordinate preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery activities for natural, technological, and human-caused disasters.
Maintain compliance with requirements established by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and applicable federal agencies.
Coordinate county participation in the Indiana Intrastate Mutual Aid Compact and other mutual aid agreements.
Establish and maintain emergency communication and warning systems.
Coordinate Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation and management during incidents and disasters.
Monitor emerging threats, hazards, and public safety concerns affecting the county.
Serve as the primary liaison between county government and local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private-sector emergency management partners.
Coordinate activities with fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement, hospitals, schools, utilities, public health agencies, volunteer organizations, and neighboring jurisdictions.
Facilitate county emergency management advisory council meetings and preparedness committees.
Coordinate disaster response operations utilizing the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).
Coordinate with emergency medical service providers to support compliance with Indiana EMS standards and regulations.
Assist in planning and coordination of countywide EMS communications, training, transportation protocols, and emergency medical response systems.
Promote public education initiatives related to emergency preparedness, first aid, disaster response, and public safety.
Support EMS preparedness planning for mass casualty incidents, public health emergencies, and large-scale disasters.
Conduct hazard vulnerability assessments and risk analyses.
Develop and coordinate emergency preparedness training programs and disaster exercises for county personnel, emergency responders, and partner agencies.
Ensure compliance with required FEMA, IDHS, and NIMS/ICS training standards.
Coordinate public preparedness education and outreach programs.
Maintain resource inventories and emergency contact databases.
Prepare and administer emergency management grants and reimbursement programs.
Maintain documentation and records necessary for grant compliance and disaster reimbursement.
Develop and manage departmental budgets and expenditures.
Coordinate disaster damage assessments and recovery documentation.
Coordinate emergency response activities during declared disasters and emergencies.
Assist local officials with emergency declarations, travel advisories, evacuations, sheltering operations, and recovery activities.
Coordinate post-disaster recovery operations and mitigation efforts.
Serve in an on-call capacity for emergency incidents and disaster activations.