Emergency Management Director

MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE is seeking an Emergency Management Director to oversee all emergency preparedness for disasters in Marion County. This role directs complex operations, coordinates with multiple agencies, and may involve high-risk deployments and critical incident management.

Strong supervisory and strategic planning skills are essential. The position requires extensive training, a relevant degree, and experience in emergency management, with familiarity of national frameworks and

Qualifications

• Fifty hours of training in business or public administration, public management, or emergency management or preparedness.
• A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for this requirement.
• Four years of verifiable experience in comprehensive emergency management services with supervisory responsibility.
• A master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience but not for supervisory experience.
• Credentialed emergency management certifications may substitute for experience requirements.
• ICS-100/200/300/400 and IS-700/800 familiarity is expected.

Responsibilities

• Directs all emergency preparedness for disasters in Marion County and related activities.
• Assists high-risk operations, out-of-county deployments, and natural disaster response as required by the Sheriff.
• Develops, implements, and supervises emergency response plans and public safety communications.

Skills

Emergency management

Public administration

Supervisory experience

Decision making under pressure

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in emergency management or related field

Tools

WebEOC

Job description

Please apply for the position using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marionso/jobs/5412394/emergency-management-director?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

This is a highly responsible administrative position. Responsible for directing all emergency preparedness for disasters in Marion County, and any other emergency preparedness activities involving Marion County. And involves assisting high-risk SWAT missions, out of county deployments, natural disaster cleanup or any other mission requested by the Sheriff. May be stressful or repulsive at times due to the nature of things dealt with.

Job Prerequisites

• Fifty hours of training in business or public administration, business or public management, or emergency management or preparedness.
• A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for this requirement.
• Four years of verifiable experience in comprehensive emergency management services, which includes improving preparedness for emergency and disaster protection, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery, with direct supervisory responsibility for responding to at least one emergency or disaster.
• A master’s degree in emergency preparedness or management, business or public administration, communications, finance, homeland security, public health, criminal justice, meteorology, or environmental science may be substituted for 2 years of experience required under this sub-subparagraph but not for the required supervisory experience.
• A valid accreditation as a Certified Master Exercise Practitioner through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as a Certified Emergency Manager through the International Association of Emergency Managers, or as a Florida Professional Emergency Manager through the Florida Professional Emergency Preparedness Association may be substituted for the requirements of this sub-subparagraph.
• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
• ICS-300: Intermediate CSI for Expanding Incidents
• ICS-400: Advanced CSI for Command and General Staff
• IS-700: National Incident Management System
• IS-800: National Response Framework

Job Requirements

• Familiarization and experience with the application and management of Homeland Security and other Emergency Management grant programs.
• State Emergency Management Director, within one year of assignment. Knowledge and familiarization of the National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System, and the national Response Framework.
• Knowledge and familiarization of the various communication systems used in emergency and disaster response in the State of Florida, Emergency Management software in use of WebEOC, principles and techniques of emergency preparedness planning, functions, and interrelationships of County and other Governmental agencies.
• Knowledge of the methods, policies and procedures of the Department and County as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Emergency Management Director, knowledge in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Skilled in Emergency Management, planning, weather analysis/forecast, financial applications, operations, research, systems analysis and operational activities, knowledge in the areas of hazardous materials management, Fire/Rescue operations and Law Enforcement operations.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and implement effective emergency response plans for natural and man‑made emergencies and disasters, as well as make critical decisions in life‑threatening situations with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations, help coordinate the efforts of multiple agencies toward a common goal.
• Knowledge of various codes and regulations and can conduct inspections and review plans to ensure compliance with such codes and regulations, skilled in using public relations and public education tools and techniques to develop and present educational and training programs.
• Ability to make sound, educated decisions, apply supervisory and managerial concepts and principles; has knowledge of administrative principles involved in developing, directing and supervision various programs and related activities, offer instruction and advice to subordinates regarding departmental policies, methods, and regulations, offer training and assistance to co‑workers and employees of other departments as required.
• Ability to plan and develop daily, short‑term and long‑term goals related to County purposes, to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision, learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job, assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner, produce quality work despite the stress of deadlines, make public presentations and maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
• Ability to make public presentations.
• Ability to obtain a CDL license within 2 years of employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.