Job Title: Emergency Management Director
Department: Office of Emergency Management
Reports To: County Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation Range: $90,000-$100,000
Benefits: Employee Benefits | Lake County, CO
**Open Until Filled**

Position Summary
This is a staff level position that is responsible for Lake County’s emergency management program. This program includes threat prevention and mitigation, community preparedness, emergency response support and coordination, and community recovery. It provides for the protection of life, safety, health, property, the economy, and the environment; as well as assists the community in solving problems related to the program areas. The Director performs professional, administrative, and specialized functions related to community-wide program development and implementation, multiagency organization and coordination, resource mobilization, planning efforts, and the education of responders and the community.

These functions broadly include the development and ongoing maintenance of community-wide policies, plans, and agreements (including mutual aid); serving as liaison with other agencies for the purpose of facilitating coordination activities; developing and/or facilitating training and exercises for governmental entities, community groups, and volunteers; and organizing and managing the county’s multiagency coordination group and emergency operations center. The Director is also the conduit to the mobilization of specialized emergency resources and state resources.

General Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain a proactive emergency management program to include executive policies, roles and responsibilities, program goals and objectives, plans and procedures, budget and schedule of activities, and records management procedures.
• Coordinate the local prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery strategy with local, regional, state, and federal partners. This includes but is not limited to other governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, private businesses and individuals, and specialty groups.
• Facilitate the County’s Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC Group) and Local Emergency Planning Council (LEPC) meetings
• Develop and maintain the County’s emergency operation plan (EOP); the plan and its collaborative development process should meet the requirements set forth in FEMA’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (GPG 101 v3); the plan should be compatible with the State of Colorado EOP.
• Facilitate or support the development, maintenance, and approval of auxiliary plans, annexes, appendices, legislation, legal agreements, standards, and job aids; ensure a coordinated planning and response to emergencies; ensure supporting plans/agreements are compatible with the County EOP.
• Interpret, develop, maintain and monitor statutes, ordnances, resolutions, policies, agreements, procedures and plans; recommend improvements when necessary; and write/revise the same.
• Facilitate a systematic approach to hazard mitigation through proactive risk and critical infrastructure assessment; assist in the identification of local hazards and their associated risk; assess their likelihood, public / critical infrastructure vulnerability, and the potential magnitude.
• Develop or maintain the County’s resource mobilization plan; ensure the ability exists to identify, procure, track, and pay for needed emergency resources; support the development and maintenance of mutual aid and other resource procurement agreements; ensure plan and associated agreements are compatible with the EOP and the Colorado Resource Mobilization Annex.
• During a complex emergency, quickly and accurately assess the magnitude, make appropriate notification; ensure a coordinated response utilizing management objectives is occurring; help facilitate the policy makers and MAC group in their support of field operations; identify, or respond to requests, for resources; work with the state if incident needs cannot be met locally; ensure all costs are being tracked; and if needed, ensure the recovery function is coordinated.
• Serve as the County’s liaison during complex emergency incidents, as needed.
• Participate on various committees and boards related activities and responsibilities including:
  • Lake County Conditional Use Permit Referral Group
  • Lake County Special Event Permit Referral Group
  • South Central All-Hazards Region Executive Board
• Facilitate and develop a plan for a multi-agency training and exercise program; assists in the development, execution, and evaluation of emergency exercises for EOC staff, ESF leads, and first response agencies, private industry, governmental agencies, key local officials, community groups, and volunteers; where needed, ensure compliance with State and Federal standards.
• Develop programs and presentations which provide emergency preparedness information and training for governmental agencies, volunteer groups, support services, the general public and private industry; prepares electronic, print, and multi-media material for emergency management education and training; maintain a proactive social media outlet.
• Maintain the County’s emergency operations center (EOC) as a site from which department heads and key officials can support operations during an emergency.
• Oversee the department’s finances: participate in the annual budget process, track annual expenses / revenues, approve expenditures, follow procedures to procure supplies and service, pay bills, assist when audits occur, and create a long-term plan for capital needs.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate project funding through grants: identify potential grant programs; review guidelines to assure adherence; assist in and/or develop applications, agreements, financial reports, and program reports; as appropriate, forwards grant opportunity information to partner organizations
• Serve as a member of the Board of Directors on the Lake County E911 Authority to oversee operations of the Lake County Emergency Communications Center
• Develop and provide emergency preparedness education programs and other emergency management training and education for schools, businesses, other community organizations and the public.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the Deputy Director of Emergency Management
• Supervises Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff and volunteers, including Emergency Support Function (ESF) leads.

Minimum Requirements

Compensation will be determined by the applicant's full skillset with consideration of the following:

• A 4-year baccalaureate degree, preferably in public safety or public administration
• 2-5 years of experience in emergency management, public safety, public administration or a combination
• Experience is defined as being directly involved with decision making, plan writing, training and exercise, and active roles in response, mitigation, preparedness and/or recovery
• Working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS)
• A valid Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain within a month of hire
• The following trainings/certifications:
  • FEMA Professional Development Series
  • ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  • IS-700: Introduction to NIMS
  • IS-800: Introduction to the National Response Framework
  • IS-29: Public Information Officer Awareness
  • ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
  • IS-2200: Basic EOC Functions

• Current principles of emergency management, emergency planning, resource management, disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, the National Incident Management System, the National Response Framework, the National Recovery Framework and the Colorado Emergency Management Program Guide
• Multi-agency coordination system management to include operating procedures
• State and county emergency operations systems and requirements, specifically in the State of Colorado
• State, county, tribal, municipal, and special district government organization
• Applicable state, federal and local statutes, ordinances, resolutions, laws, rules and regulations
• Budget and grant development, management principles, and techniques
• State of Colorado Mobilization System and associated authorities, plans, processes, and agreements
• Interagency fire system in Colorado and the associated authorities, plans, processes, and agreements
• Leadership methods, management, and human factors
• Instructional principles and methods
• Process and systems development
• Public information systems, social media, and best practices
• Travel to conferences or events within and outside of the state of Colorado may be required

Preferred Requirements, or ability to complete within 2 years of hire:

• The following trainings/certifications:
  • ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents
  • G2300: Intermediate EOC Functions
  • L105: Public Information Officer Basics
  • FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy
  • FEMA Advanced Professional Series
  • Colorado Certified Emergency Manager/Associate Emergency Manager (or International Association of Emergency Managers reciprocity)
  • Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
• Proficiency in Spanish to facilitate written translation and communicate with community members

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, or climbing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Occasional pushing, pulling, or moving objects.
• Use of hands for repetitive motions such as typing, writing, or operating equipment.
• Operation of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, etc.).
• Visual acuity to read and produce accurate documents and materials.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and/or machinery.
• Standard office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.
• Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Work performed in a loud, noisy, or distracting environment.
• Interaction with the public, sometimes in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations.
• Occasional travel to offsite locations or satellite facilities.
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, or high-volume environment.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or be on-call.
• Exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, or biohazards

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately two (2) to four (4) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.