Director, Emergency Management & Operations

Scotland, County of (NC); Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

NC retirement system

Job summary

Scotland County is seeking an experienced Emergency Management Director to lead the EMS Department and County EOC. The role directs major emergency operations, coordinates agencies, and develops actionable plans with measurable goals.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years in emergency services management with supervisory experience, plus required ICS/NIMS credentials. Background checks and references are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five years of emergency services management experience.
• Emergency operation experience including supervisory experience.
• Paramedic certification or ability to obtain.
• ICS 100/200 and NIMS 700/800 trainings are required.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of EMS Department and County EOC.
• Responds to and commands major emergency operations and coordinate agencies.
• Develops short and long-range goals for department needs and implements solutions.
• Prepares and presents a realistic budget for the county manager and oversees fiscal resources.
• Hires, trains and evaluates staff and ensures OSHA training compliance.
• Plans and oversees county-wide emergency response plans and COOP development.
• Collaborates with hospitals, industries, schools and special needs facilities on emergency response.
• Maintains COOP and coordinates communications across agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences

Related field

Tools

ICS 100

ICS 200

NIMS 700

NIMS 800

ParMedic certification

Job description

Scotland County is seeking an experienced Emergency Management Director to lead the EMS Department and County EOC. The role directs major emergency operations, coordinates agencies, and develops actionable plans with measurable goals.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years in emergency services management with supervisory experience, plus required ICS/NIMS credentials. Background checks and references are required.