Fire and Emergency Management Director/Fire Chief

POSITION PROFILE

Under the general supervision of the Duchesne County Commission, the Emergency Management Director shall also serve as the Fire Chief of the Duchesne County Fire Department. The Emergency Management Director shall be responsible for all professional administrative duties relating to planning, organizing, budgeting, staffing, directing, coordinating, communicating, and evaluating, all functions of the department including, but not limited to, providing and updating the County's Emergency Response Plan (ERP), designate an Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

In the role of Fire Chief, the Chief will design fire prevention and suppression activities, aid in ambulance services, provides emergency management, HAZMAT and flood damage reduction within the County.

Please attach your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, highlight how your qualifications align with this position.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Must obtain NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 (required for management) Compliance Certification and complete necessary courses to keep certification current.
• Must be Fire Fighter 1, Wildland Fire Fighter 1 Certified, and Fire Fighter Structural Certified (Fire Fighter 1)
• Must be Fire Inspector 1 Certified
• Must have Fire Fighter Instruction 1 Certified
• Must be Hazmat Operations Certified
• Must complete at least two PDS or Basic courses per year as per FEMA requirements
• Must be able to pass the physical fitness test every year for Wildland Fire Fighter 1

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures compliance with federal and state planning guidelines and regulations.
• Coordinates response plans with the Utah Department of Health and other federal, state, and local government entities.
• Performs all-hazard bioterrorism and emergency planning and coordinates plans with various response agencies, volunteer organizations, businesses, and private industries.
• Communicates with the private sector and public officials from all levels of government during emergency management planning, training, and response and recovery.
• Makes statements to the media regarding preparedness, response, and recovery for an emergency or disaster. Plans, develops, and implements emergency management programs and related initiatives for Duchesne County in accordance with State and National emergency preparedness requirements and standards.
• Analyzes, develops, and coordinates emergency preparedness programs. Establishes liaison with city, county, state, federal and private agencies such as FEMA, State Emergency Management, local emergency responders, and School Districts.
• Builds relationships with private sector businesses.
• Develops strategic objectives to accomplish emergency management functions. Coordinates periodic drills of emergency plans including, but not limited to, mock disasters, systems failures, toxic chemical releases and evacuations, communication interruptions, activation of the emergency operations center, and use of the emergency broadcast system.
• Identifies necessary training for appropriate community members and County employees, such as the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Assists these individuals understand their role in the Incident Command System (ICS) and how it impacts others.
• Schedules meetings, creates agendas, and assists in budgeting procedures.
• Develops a multi-agency approach to coordinating planning, training, and provision of emergency management services. Negotiates inter-local disaster assistance agreements and memorandums of understanding. Catalogs and tracks the availability of resources. Works with FEMA, the American Red Cross, and other community service organizations for post-disaster support and assistance. Coordinates area-wide evacuation plans with fire, police, and other agencies. May respond to emergencies as a responder or a liaison and observer, communications coordinator, or to assist in resource acquisition. Prepares reports, makes public presentations, and keeps current on disaster management and recovery methods. Emergency Manager, Page 2 of 2 Performs related duties as required.
• Develop and revise County safety policies, procedures, guidelines, promotional materials, and training programs to ensure conformance with local, State, and Federal regulations to reduce accidents and overall costs due to safety problems.
• Review injury reports, accident investigations, and safety grievance reports; develop and review statistics; provide briefings to advise management about potential and emerging safety, occupational health, and loss control issues; and evaluate the safety program's overall effectiveness.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend safety practices to all County Departments.
• Assess and evaluate ergonomic needs for the County.
• Procures grants and maintains grant records and training records.
• Develop and implement guidelines for the County Risk Management Team,
• Act as Liaison with Duchesne County Risk Management, Emergency Management, and other safety/risk management organizations; coordinate with the County Personnel Department to integrate safety awareness and training programs with the County's overall training program.
• Advise County Departments on equipment purchases and facility changes necessary to implement safety and security goals.
• Assist with the completion of necessary statistical reports as requested.
• Compile information, write reports, and submit them to ensure the County is compliant with all Federal, State, and local laws/mandates regarding occupational safety.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with discretionary knowledge and
• Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.