Job Summary
Seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead with confidence in times of crisis for the Office of Emergency Management Director. This individual will play a critical leadership role in ensuring public safety, regulatory compliance and disaster readiness across La Plata County. Ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in emergency management, and public safety with excellent organizational, strategic planning and communication skills. Strong knowledge of disaster response frameworks and ability to perform effectively under high-pressure situations. Plans, organizes and supervises all building inspections and monitors building permits within the County.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.
Supervises employees; interviews and hires staff; plans, schedules and assigns work to staff; establishes priorities; instructs and trains in correct methods; checks and approves work; reviews and evaluates employee performance.
Oversees the development of emergency response plans for County for large disasters or incidents such as floods, wildfires, severe weather, large transportation accidents and hazardous materials incidents; directs emergency preparedness for incidents and directs response in a joint command process representing Board of County commissioners and Sheriff's mandated statutory obligations.
Plans and coordinates emergency operations and disaster service; oversees the organization and management of the Emergency Coordination Center; oversees coordination with outside resources or services to assist in response and remediation of disaster or incident.
Directs and participates in community outreach; makes presentations to governmental agencies, volunteer groups, support services, disaster volunteers, general public and private industry.
Oversees the evaluation of local hazard mitigation planning.
Directs search and rescue operations in remote areas of the County under the authority of the Sheriff; provides immediate response direction for search and rescue group and emergency response team and assures the safety of emergency responders and victims.
Makes presentations and communicates news media releases to general public via newspaper, radio, television, etc. pertaining to emergencies or response to emergencies.
Develops and recommends budget requests for the department; presents budget requests; exercises budgetary control over the operations of the department; prepares long range capital planning and expenditures relevant to departmental equipment and vehicles.
Oversees the maintenance of necessary departmental records, correspondence and financial records.
Develops and recommends operating goals and objectives for the department.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance required.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related field; and,
Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses And Certifications
Valid State Driver's License.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
Principles of emergency management, emergency planning, resource management, disaster recovery, basic Incident Command System (ICS), and mitigation.
State and County emergency preparedness requirements.
Investigation and effects of soils and geological hazards on structures.
Emergency management policies, procedures processes and plan development and execution. Budget and grant development and management principles and techniques.
Project management. Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Safe practices and procedures for performing essential functions of the job.
Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
Computer applications related to the work.
Skill In
Responding quickly to changing situations.
Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Public speaking.
Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems.
Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Communicating orally with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
Ability To
Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
Ability to deal with problems and stressful situations involving several variables in changing situations.
Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Statement
La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.
La Plata County is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. La Plata County takes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaignbadge was authorized.
Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:
Director of Human Resources
1101 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Tel: (970)382-6361
Fax: (970)375-7985
Email: HRHelpdesk@lpcgov.org
La Plata County offers an extensive comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid parental leave and long term disability.
For a complete description of our benefits, please visit our Summary of Benefits
