Strategic Director of Emergency Communications

Bernalillo County; New Mexico; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management seeks a Director II to provide executive leadership for Emergency Communications and related programs. The role requires strategic planning, budgeting oversight, and cross-agency coordination to implement county and state initiatives.

Mentoring and public engagement are essential components. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in emergency operations or 911 communications, with several years in management and a strong track record in policy

Qualifications

• Eleven (11) years of work experience in Emergency Operations or an Emergency Communications Center, including work related to public safety dispatching, E9-1-1, communication systems project management, and 700 MHz radio communications, and/or microwave communications.
• Four (4) years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership and direction for departmental operations, programs, and staff.
• Develops and implements strategic plans, policies, and procedures to achieve departmental goals.
• Oversees budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation for the department.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards.
• Collaborates with County leadership, elected officials, and external stakeholders to advance departmental initiatives.
• Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; recommend and implement improvements.
• Supervises and mentors managers and staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Represent the department in public meetings, hearings, and community engagement activities.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and recommendations to County leadership.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy development

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Mentoring

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Emergency Services, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management seeks a Director II to provide executive leadership for Emergency Communications and related programs. The role requires strategic planning, budgeting oversight, and cross-agency coordination to implement county and state initiatives.

Mentoring and public engagement are essential components. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in emergency operations or 911 communications, with several years in management and a strong track record in policy