Head 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

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.