Director of Emergency Management- Non-Merit

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular Schedule: 39 hours per week.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Fire Department Emergency Management Section.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotionsand changes in job duties due toreclassificationas separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) degree(s) or license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial Copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under direction plans coordinates and directs the Countys Emergency Management Program including the activation of the Emergency Operations Center.

• Plans coordinates and directs the activities of the Emergency Management Program.
• Activates directs and manages the Countys Emergency Operations Center during natural or man-made disasters terrorism attacks and related emergency situations.
• Serves as an advisor to the County Executive liaison to the Chiefs of the Fire and Police Departments and coordinator of diverse resources provided by federal state and local government agencies in times of crisis.
• Provides alerts and warnings to County residents during a state of emergency.
• Plans coordinates and oversees the development of the Emergency Operations Plan including the development of standard operating procedures for individual County agencies to coincide with the plan.
• Executes training exercises assesses the Countys readiness and response and evaluates the overall state of emergency preparedness.
• Provides assistance to schools and community agencies.
• Supports private and volunteer organizations in developing emergency response plans.
• Oversees Homeland Security initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to ensure the safety of and deliverance of services to County residents.
• Oversees large-scale disaster recovery and mitigation programs.
• Develops and administers the budget for the Emergency Management Program.
• Oversees the preparation of grant applications and secures grant funds.
• Chairs and/or serves on various federal state and local emergency planning and response committees.
• Develops public information and education programs on emergency preparedness.
• Drafts and reviews legislation and provides testimony before legislative bodies.
• Prepares extensive reports and documents.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in public safety administration or related field

PLUS

• Thorough knowledge of emergency management techniques and operating procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of federal state and local emergency management laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the delivery of service through the activation of an emergency operation plan.
• Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules regulations and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of budget administration and grant management.
• Skill in activating and directing an emergency operations center.
• Skill in coordinating the resources of diverse county state and federal agencies in response to natural or man-made disasters including terrorist attacks.
• Skill in developing an emergency operations plan and standard operating procedures.
• Skill in communicating with elected officials government agencies the press and the public in times of crisis.
• Skill in developing public information and education programs relating to emergency preparedness.
• Skill in budget administration and grant management.
• Skill in preparing extensive documents and reports.
• Ability to manage the Countys response to a natural hazard disaster extreme emergency or enemy attack.
• Ability to collaborate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State Emergency Management Agency to ensure the safety of and deliverance of services to Baltimore County residents.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Baltimore Countys Emergency Operations Plan.
• Thorough knowledge of the State Emergency Operations Plan and the Federal Response Plan.
• Knowledge of the Maryland Emergency Management Assistance Compact and the Baltimore Metropolitan Compact.
• Knowledge of Baltimore Countys Terrorism Strategic Plan.

Physical Requirements

Persons appointed to this classification must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

Character Requirements

Persons appointed to this classification must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and a drug test.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of an accredited Emergency Management Certification or Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) and a valid drivers license equivalent to a non-commercial class C Maryland drivers license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services Inc. ().

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Director of Emergency Management- Non-Merit/Jessica Hall
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson MD 21204

Employees in this classification are called to duty in emergencies and are required to work overtime with little or no notice.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification requires exposure to potentially hazardous public safety activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination drug screening and employment investigation including but not limited to criminal background education certification and fingerprinting checks.