Chief of Local Emergency Management & Response

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) seeks a seasoned emergency management professional to create, implement, and maintain a comprehensive local emergency management program, including EOC operations, training, and coordination with state and federal partners.

The role requires directing the Emergency Operations Center, developing strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with federal/state guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job.
• Six years of related experience.
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience.
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education.

Responsibilities

• Develops a strategic plan for the division and supervises employees in developing and achieving goals and objectives towards the strategic plan.
• Ensures that the division maintains compliance with federal and state laws and guidance in all facets of the Emergency Management program.
• Develops and reviews grant applications for annual grants and new projects and approves financial claims for reimbursement to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Meets with various strategic partners relevant to emergency management.
• Assesses training needs for staff, EOC coordinators, and other response agencies and facilitates training.
• Develops new programs, policies, or enhances existing programs with statistical analysis, new technology or other methods.
• Attends administrative meetings, develops training, produces budgets, speaks to professional groups, public groups, and other agencies.
• Directs the Emergency Operations Center and coordinates the overall disaster situation, acts as liaison and coordinates with local, state and federal partners.
• Performs related work as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job

Six years of related experience

Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience

Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

Job description

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) seeks a seasoned emergency management professional to create, implement, and maintain a comprehensive local emergency management program, including EOC operations, training, and coordination with state and federal partners.

The role requires directing the Emergency Operations Center, developing strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with federal/state guidance.