Director

POSITION: Director

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

SALARY: $2,700.50 Biweekly

Incumbent serves as Director for the Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Department, responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining emergency response procedures for the duration and aftermath of disasters within the county.

DUTIES:

Supervises and directs assigned personnel, including interviewing applicants, hiring, planning/ making work assignments, providing training and corrective instruction, evaluating performance, maintaining discipline, and taking personnel action as needed.

Makes emergency awareness speaking presentations and distributes materials to various community groups.

Develops, implements, and continually updates the Emergency Operations Plan, defining emergency response procedures, equipment use and allocation, shelter and health care facilities, notification procedures for emergency personnel and the public, and emergency relocation data. Works with local government agencies and community organizations in reviewing and updating the plan, and negotiating mutual-aid agreements with public and private entities.

Administers department budget, including authorizing payroll and other expenditures, monitoring and overseeing related records, and ensuring cost-effective operations.

Coordinates and instructs emergency awareness drills/training programs for volunteers and emergency service personnel.

Oversees inventory and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including purchasing, testing and distributing equipment, scheduling and/or completing routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed, and ensuring maintenance of related records as required.

Coordinates activities during declared emergencies, maintaining communication with news media, volunteers, emergency personnel, and local, state and federal authorities, and activating outdoor warning sirens as appropriate. Coordinates field operations at emergency sites.

Prepares annual department budget and grant applications for state and federal funding, including reviewing current year and projecting costs, and working/discussing with EMAC and County Council.

Attends Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) District meetings and events.

Attends monthly Emergency Management Advisory Council, preparing and presenting activity and budget reports as required and annual training sessions as required.

Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Baccalaureate Degree in public administration, business administration or related area and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of or ability to obtain possession of National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800, Hazmat Awareness Certification as prescribed by IDHS, and basic first aid certification within one (1) year of position placement.

Ability to successfully complete annual state training/certification requirements.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of local, state, and federal emergency management regulations, policies and procedures during varied situations.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to ensure proper maintenance of department equipment and vehicles.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of county, Lafayette and West Lafayette geography and streets/roads, weather patterns, disaster planning, hazardous materials, natural disasters, and fire, police, and emergency medical services.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of budget and grant preparation and administration, and prepare reports as required.

Ability to supervise and direct assigned personnel and volunteers, including interviewing applicants, hiring, planning/making work assignments, providing training and corrective instruction, evaluating performance, maintaining discipline, and taking personnel action as needed.

Ability to effectively communicate during routine and emergency situations with co-workers, volunteers, local, state, and federal emergency service personnel, law enforcement personnel, and members of the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to work rapidly for long periods, and work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision.

Ability to plan and layout assigned work projects, work on several tasks at the same time, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.

Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergency situations from off-duty status.

Ability to regularly work extended, weekend, and/or evening hours, and occasionally travel out of town for meetings and training, sometimes overnight.

Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and a demonstrated safe driving record.

DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

Incumbent performs according to state and federal regulations and standard operating procedures, exercising discretion and independent judgment in selecting the best methods to address varying emergency situations.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent operates within general guidelines where desired results are clearly indicated. Incumbent applies agency policies and standards to a wide array of situations which have a major impact on departmental operations. Incumbent reports unprecedented situations to EMAC, and work is assessed for soundness of judgment and compliance with department policies.

Incumbent is responsible to the chairman of the County Emergency Management Advisory Council.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with a wide variety of individuals, including co-workers, volunteers, local, state, and federal emergency service personnel, law enforcement personnel, and members of the public, primarily for purposes of exchanging and explaining information, providing instruction, and coordinating emergency management activities. Incumbent must communicate and maintain working relations with IDHS District IV organizations and members.

Incumbent reports directly to Board of Commissioners

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties in a variety of settings, including a standard office environment, garage, outdoors and in a medical setting, which may involve sitting for long periods, sitting and walking at will, walking/standing for long periods, walking on uneven terrain, close vision and hearing sounds/ communication, handling/grasping/fingering objects. Emergency operations may occasionally involve crawling in confined areas or through small openings, climbing over obstacles, working in high places, pushing/ pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds, crouching/ kneeling, bending, reaching, far vision, depth perception, strenuous physical effort, and exposure to inclement weather, downed trees and electrical lines, noise, toxic chemicals, fumes and fires, for which safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others.

Incumbent serves on 24-hour call for emergencies, regularly works extended, weekend and/or evening hours, and occasionally travels out of town for meetings and training, sometimes overnight.