Director of Emergency Management- Non-Merit

Full Job Description

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular Schedule: 39 hours per week.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Fire Department, Emergency Management Section.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s), degree(s) or license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial Copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Under direction, plans, coordinates and directs the County’s Emergency Management Program including the activation of the Emergency Operations Center.

Essential Functions

• Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of the Emergency Management Program.
• Activates, directs and manages the County’s Emergency Operations Center during natural or man-made disasters, terrorism attacks, and related emergency situations.
• Serves as an advisor to the County Executive, liaison to the Chiefs of the Fire and Police Departments, and coordinator of diverse resources provided by federal, state, and local government agencies in times of crisis.
• Provides alerts and warnings to County residents during a state of emergency.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees the development of the Emergency Operations Plan including the development of standard operating procedures for individual County agencies to coincide with the plan.
• Executes training exercises, assesses the County’s readiness and response, and evaluates the overall state of emergency preparedness.
• Provides assistance to schools and community agencies.
• Supports private and volunteer organizations in developing emergency response plans.
• Oversees Homeland Security initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to ensure the safety of and deliverance of services to County residents.
• Oversees large-scale disaster recovery and mitigation programs.
• Develops and administers the budget for the Emergency Management Program.
• Oversees the preparation of grant applications and secures grant funds.
• Chairs and/or serves on various federal, state, and local emergency planning and response committees.
• Develops public information and education programs on emergency preparedness.
• Drafts and reviews legislation and provides testimony before legislative bodies.
• Prepares extensive reports and documents.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are to determine a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public safety administration or related field,

PLUS

Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work or a combination of emergency preparedness, emergency services management, and homeland security experience,

PLUS

Two years’ experience involved in one or more of the following: supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or assisting in the development and implementation of policies and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Thorough knowledge of emergency management techniques and operating procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the delivery of service through the activation of an emergency operation plan.
• Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of budget administration and grant management.
• Skill in activating and directing an emergency operations center.
• Skill in coordinating the resources of diverse county, state and federal agencies in response to natural or man-made disasters including terrorist attacks.
• Skill in developing an emergency operations plan and standard operating procedures.
• Skill in communicating with elected officials, government agencies, the press, and the public in times of crisis.
• Skill in developing public information and education programs relating to emergency preparedness.
• Skill in budget administration and grant management.
• Skill in preparing extensive documents and reports.
• Ability to manage the County’s response to a natural hazard, disaster, extreme emergency, or enemy attack.
• Ability to collaborate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State Emergency Management Agency to ensure the safety of and deliverance of services to Baltimore County residents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Comprehensive knowledge of Baltimore County’s Emergency Operations Plan.
• Thorough knowledge of the State Emergency Operations Plan and the Federal Response Plan.
• Knowledge of the Maryland Emergency Management Assistance Compact and the Baltimore Metropolitan Compact.
• Knowledge of Baltimore County’s Terrorism Strategic Plan.

Physical Requirements

Persons appointed to this classification must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

Character Requirements

Persons appointed to this classification must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and a drug test.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of an accredited Emergency Management Certification or Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) and a valid driver’s license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree EquivalencyApplicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.

(www.WES.org).Mail or deliver documents to:ATTN: Director of Emergency Management- Non-Merit/Jessica HallOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204

Jessica's Email:jehall@baltimorecountymd.gov
Direct Phone Number: 410-887-8517

You MUST attach your transcript(s), degree(s) or license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial Copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.

Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information

Employees in this classification are called to duty in emergencies and are required to work overtime with little or no notice.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification requires exposure to potentially hazardous public safety activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.