DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS :
The work involves dual responsibility to coordinate and administer natural disaster and emergency service operations and mutual aid and fire training programs. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, recruiting, equipping and training personnel and implementing the local natural disaster and emergency defense program. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for planning and overseeing the county programs of fire training and mutual aid to cope with fires and other public emergencies requiring the service of paid and volunteer firefighters. Further, the incumbent is responsible to oversee and manage the annual process of providing training for the provision of Emergency Medical Technicians and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians which may be delegated to subordinate staff. The work is performed under general direction of the County Administrator in accordance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :
FULL PERFORMANCES, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Thorough knowledge of command control and disaster control methods and procedures; Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and purposes of the state fire mobilization and mutual aid plan; Thorough knowledge of modern firefighting and fire prevention methods and techniques; Good knowledge of personnel recruiting and training methods; Good knowledge of the geography and political subdivisions of the county; Good knowledge of the principles and operation of modern emergency communication systems; Ability to plan and coordinate complex emergency preparedness and fire safety operations; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to prepare and deliver presentations in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Either:
NOTE: Experience as an active volunteer firefighter or EMT may be substituted for the above experience with two (2) years as a volunteer equal to one (1) year of paid experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Incumbent must a permanent resident of Allegany County at the time of appointment and must maintain residency during the length of employment as required by the Public Officers Law.
This description is a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbent in this job title. Incumbent may be requested to perform related tasks other than those stated herein.
To apply, please submit your civil service application, resume, cover letter, references, and a copy of your attorney's license to Allegany County Human Resources & Civil Service, 7 Court Street, Room 216, Belmont, NY 14813. Please visit Allegany County Human Resources ( for the complete job description and the civil service application.
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