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Director of Emergency Management

DeKalb County Indiana
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Seeking qualified individual to fill the role of Director of DeKalb County Department of Homeland Security. Duties include: Administering state and federal laws and regulations regarding hazardous materials and researching, developing, and administering emergency response plans for before, during and after any and all major emergencies or disasters that may occur within DeKalb County. The Director reports to the DeKalb County Commissioners and the Emergency Management Advisory Board.
 
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job duties of the Director of DHS for DeKalb County include but are not limited to:
 
DUTIES:
  • Develops, implements, continually updates emergency response plans and procedures for community, including equipment usage and allocation, notification procedures for both emergency personnel and general public, and evacuation and warning procedures.
  • Prepares and updates resource manuals, workbook and other documents associated with community emergency and disaster situations.
  • Regularly advises local officials regarding emergency operations through attendance of various meetings and telephone contact.
  • Manages Homeland Security operations (emergency management), supervises, and provides direction and control of emergency and support personnel, ensuring compliance with all laws and ordinances. Responds to all hazardous material incidents on 24-hour basis.
  • Serves as the County Safety Committee Chairperson
  • Assists in investigating County property accident and falls.
  • Prepares and submits separate annual budgets for Homeland Security, Local Emergency Planning Committee to County and State: administers approved budgets for state and federal funding.
  • Regularly conducts training sessions for community officials and individuals who would direct public safety operations during community emergencies or disasters.
  • Ensures compliance with OSHA guidelines, including industry employees with right-know legal information.
  • Maintains inventory of chemicals used by all business and industry in DeKalb County to ensure compliance with federal law and local ordinances; disseminates related information to general public.
  • Enforces City and County hazardous material ordinances; conducts investigation and enforcement of individuals and companies involve in illegal storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
  • Promotes awareness of and interest in department programs among professional, community and school groups, target populations, and news media through public speaking engagements.
  • Attends and participates in federal, state and county training meetings.
  • Directs and assists in the preparation of various reports required by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
  • Responds to and coordinates emergency operations on a 24-hour basis.
 
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 
  • Completed FEMA Professional Development series
  • Indiana State Professional Emergency Manager
  • 500 hours of education in the emergency service field (EMS, EMA, Fire, Law)
  • Working knowledge of the Incident Command system
  • Knowledge of and ability to follow local, state and federal emergency management laws, regulations and procedures during varied situations and circumstances.
  • Thorough knowledge of and ability to administer state and federal grant programs and local governmental budgeting procedures.
  • Working knowledge of hazardous materials.
  • Ability to supervise and direct all activities and provide leadership to government and support personnel and volunteers.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with department staff, other officials, volunteers, and members of the general public during emergencies or potential emergency situations.
  • Ability to legally operate and emergency response motor vehicle.
  • Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position.
  • Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
 
Incumbent operates within broad and general guidelines, exercising discretion and independent judgment in selecting the appropriate approach or adapting unclear guidelines to address specific situations. Numerous duties are performed that are not directly related to one another.
 
 If you meet these qualifications and are ready to lead an essential part of the public safety agencies in the County, submit your cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: careers@co.dekalb.in.us for consideration. Deadline for submission is July 1, 2019, 4 pm.
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.