Emergency Management Director

**Job Summary:**
The Emergency Management Director provides executive leadership and administrative oversight for the Emergency Management Department. This position is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining a comprehensive management program addressing mitigation preparedness response and recovery for natural disasters technological incidents public health emergencies and other hazards. The Director ensures compliance with all applicable federal state and local regulations and serves as the primary coordinator for interagency emergency response efforts.

**Qualifications:**
- Demonstrated experience in emergency management including planning response coordination recovery operations and grant administration
- Working knowledge of FEMA frameworks National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) and applicable state and federal regulations
- Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities
- Proven leadership and organized management experience
- Proficient in emergency management software GIS tools and related data systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills include public presentation experience - Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain composure in high-stress time-sensitive situations - Valid drivers license

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
- Develop implement and maintain the jurisdictions Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and supporting annexes
- Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments to determine community vulnerabilities and mitigation priorities
- Coordinate with local departments regional partners state and federal agencies volunteer organizations and private-sector stakeholders to ensure unified preparedness and response efforts
- Serve in a leadership capacity during emergency activations directing or supporting Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations
- Administer emergency management grants and ensure regulatory compliance and reporting requirements are met
- Design and facilitate training programs tabletop exercises and full-scale drills to enhance operational readiness
- Maintain emergency notification systems resource inventories and critical contact databases - Evaluate after-action reports and implement corrective action plans to strengthen future response capabilities - Represent the organization in local regional and national emergency management committees and working groups - Prepare reports briefings and presentations for executive leadership and governing bodies

**Preferred Certifications:** - Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) - Completion of advanced ICS (G0400)/NIMS Coursework - L0105 Public Information Officer - Public Manager (CPM) Certification - to be completed within 2 years of employment

**Salary:**
Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The ideal candidate is a proactive mission-driven leader with a demonstrated ability to coordinate complex multi-agency operations. This individual must possess strong strategic insight operational discipline and a commitment to community resilience and public safety.

Qualified candidates who are prepared to leave comprehensive emergency preparedness and response initiatives are encouraged to apply.