Deputy Director

Summit County Government (CO); Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit County Government (CO) is seeking a Deputy Director of Emergency Management in Frisco, CO. The role oversees countywide preparedness, incident support, and EOC readiness, with Acting Director responsibilities when needed.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in emergency management (or related) and at least five years of leadership in emergency management, with strong collaboration across agencies and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, or a closely related degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and direct emergency management experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible emergency management experience, including demonstrated leadership of programs, projects, personnel, or multiagency initiatives

Responsibilities

• Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director and exercise delegated administrative and operational authority.
• Serve as EOC Manager during activations, directing assigned EOC personnel and coordinating situational assessment, leadership briefings, resource support, documentation, and transitions in support of Incident Command and County leadership.
• Lead and oversee the development, training, and exercising of the EOC Surge Staff Team, including position-specific guidance, onboarding, and corrective actions to strengthen the team’s ability to support EOC activations.
• Develops, reviews and maintains all necessary emergency plans.
• Maintain partnerships with County departments, municipalities, public safety agencies, utilities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and regional, state, and federal partners. Facilitate multiagency planning and operational coordination.
• Assists in determining the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Initiates proposals for change in organizational functions, resource allocations, procedures, and priorities.
• Assists in the development of grant applications and manages the implementation of select grants awarded to OEM.
• Assists in the development and management of OEM’s annual budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Director.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency management

Partnership building

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field

Job description

Deputy Director in Frisco, CO

Summit County Government (CO)

Location

Frisco, CO

Regular Full-Time

Department

Emergency Management

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 at 4:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Under the guidance of the Director of Emergency Management, the Deputy Director manages assigned programs and daily operations. The position coordinates countywide preparedness and incident support activities across prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery; leads Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness; and serves as EOC Manager during activations. The Deputy Director represents OEM with partner agencies and community organizations and serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence, consistent with established plans and delegated authority.

Examples of Duties

Work is performed with independent judgment within policies, priorities, and authority established by the Director. Responsibilities include:

• Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director and exercise delegated administrative and operational authority.
• Serve as EOC Manager during activations, directing assigned EOC personnel and coordinating situational assessment, leadership briefings, resource support, documentation, and operational-period transitions in support of Incident Command and County leadership.
• Lead and oversee the development, training, and exercising of the EOC Surge Staff Team, including position-specific guidance, onboarding, and corrective actions to strengthen the team’s ability to support EOC activations.
• Develop HSEEP compliant training and exercises from the development phase to the after-action reporting phase.
• Develops, reviews and maintains all necessary emergency plans.
• Maintain partnerships with County departments, municipalities, public safety agencies, utilities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and regional, state, and federal partners. Facilitate multiagency planning and operational coordination.
• Assists in determining the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Initiates proposals for change in organizational functions, resource allocations, procedures, and priorities.
• Assists in the development of grant applications and manages the implementation of select grants awarded to OEM.
• Assists in the development and management of OEM’s annual budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Director.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, or a closely related degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and direct emergency management experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible, direct emergency management experience, including demonstrated leadership of programs, projects, personnel, or multiagency initiatives

Description

Under the guidance of the Director of Emergency Management, the Deputy Director manages assigned programs and daily operations. The position coordinates countywide preparedness and incident support activities across prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery; leads Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness; and serves as EOC Manager during activations. The Deputy Director represents OEM with partner agencies and community organizations and serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence, consistent with established plans and delegated authority.

Examples of Duties

Work is performed with independent judgment within policies, priorities, and authority established by the Director. Responsibilities include:

• Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director and exercise delegated administrative and operational authority.
• Serve as EOC Manager during activations, directing assigned EOC personnel and coordinating situational assessment, leadership briefings, resource support, documentation, and operational-period transitions in support of Incident Command and County leadership.
• Lead and oversee the development, training, and exercising of the EOC Surge Staff Team, including position-specific guidance, onboarding, and corrective actions to strengthen the team’s ability to support EOC activations.
• Develop HSEEP compliant training and exercises from the development phase to the after-action reporting phase.
• Develops, reviews and maintains all necessary emergency plans.
• Maintain partnerships with County departments, municipalities, public safety agencies, utilities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and regional, state, and federal partners. Facilitate multiagency planning and operational coordination.
• Assists in determining the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Initiates proposals for change in organizational functions, resource allocations, procedures, and priorities.
• Assists in the development of grant applications and manages the implementation of select grants awarded to OEM.
• Assists in the development and management of OEM’s annual budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Director.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, or a closely related degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and direct emergency management experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible, direct emergency management experience, including demonstrated leadership of programs, projects, personnel, or multiagency initiatives

Required Training at Application

• Completion of FEMA’s HSEEP Course
• Completion of IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700 and IS-800.
• Completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series.

Within 2 years of appointment:

• Certification from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) as an Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) within two years of being hired.

The ideal candidate for this position would demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of emergency management principles, applicable authorities, NIMS, ICA, and EOC operations.
• Skill in developing emergency plans and preparedness programs and designing, conducting, and evaluating training and exercises consistent with HSEEP doctrine.
• Ability to lead EOC operations, strengthen Surge Staff Team readiness, and manage assigned personnel, projects, and resources.
• Ability to assess complex information, anticipate impacts, establish priorities, and make timely decisions within delegated authority under pressure.
• Skill in building partnerships, facilitating multiagency coordination, and communicating clearly with elected officials, leadership, operational partners, and diverse communities.

All positions are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.