Director of Emergency Management (Public Safety)

Kentucky AG; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is seeking a Director of Emergency Management (Public Safety) to build and sustain an effective local emergency management program. The role focuses on planning, coordination with partners, training, and program oversight within the Emergency Management division.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least six years of related experience, with an exempt (non-overtime) classification and a compensatory time leave program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job.
• Six years of related experience; substitutions apply as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Develops a strategic division plan and oversees staff to meet goals.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws in EM programs.
• Reviews grants and approves reimbursements for compliance.
• Engages strategic partners in emergency management.
• Assesses training needs and coordinates staff training.

Skills

Six years related experience

Exempt status

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job

Job description

Director of Emergency Management (Public Safety) SALARY

The minimum salary is $76,059.36 - $114,090.08 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.
Pay Grade 526

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 3, 2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to create, implement, and maintain a local emergency management agency, emergency management program, emergency services organization, local emergency operations plan and center including communication systems, preparedness, and training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

CPR and First Aid training and certification must be completed within the first three months of employment as a condition for permanent employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete the Emergency Management Development Program for Local Directors as required by KRS 39B.020 as a condition of continued employment


• Must be a resident of Fayette County as required by KRS 39B.020


• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are provided below:

Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: [phone]
Web site: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: [e-mail]