Director of Emergency Management

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for the Director of Emergency Management.  This position is responsible for the overall operation of the DuPage County Office of Emergency Management and campus security functions.

It is the mission of the department to help prepare residents, businesses, and government entities within our county to respond to and recover from large-scale emergencies or disasters.  We are convinced that this "disaster resilience" starts at the local level and includes every person, business, and organization in the county.  Through county-wide emergency planning, training, exercises, and community outreach efforts, the DuPage County Office of Emergency Management works with all sectors of our county to promote disaster preparedness and resilience.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

 For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this class.

• Plans and directs emergency preparedness activities and projects for DuPage County government
• Develops emergency management plans and standard operating procedures which outline emergency management responsibilities for the County, as well as activities which ensure coordination among and between local, other County, state, and federal governments
• Develops, conducts, and/or facilitates emergency management training and exercises for county and municipal employees as well as the general public
• Conducts as often as may be necessary and required a comprehensive Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis (THIRA), then directs the preparation of an Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP) to address such threats and risks
• Activates the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support and coordinate emergency operations throughout DuPage County
• Supports the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in preparation for and throughout the response and recovery phases of an emergency, disaster, or incident of national significance, through the activation of the County Emergency Operations Center, and applicable emergency plans
• Enhances the capability of County and local government to respond to emergencies or disaster situations by coordinating critical resource support
• Coordinates with all County and other departments with respect to planning, preparation, response, and recovery to emergencies and disasters affecting DuPage County
• Cooperates with local, state, and federal government and any public or private agency or entity in implementing emergency management programs for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
• Leads the coordination of and support for volunteer organizations within DuPage County, to facilitate the efficient availability and use of volunteers during an emergency
• Coordinates with non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and private sector entities in the development of capabilities to ensure the provision of relief supplies and assistance to disaster victims as well as emergency management responders and their families
• Receives and analyzes information regarding potential hazards, regardless of their nature, and disseminates appropriate warning information to County and other officials and municipalities and, as appropriate, to the general public
• Supports a Joint Information System for the development and issuance of media releases in preparation for, or during periods of, impending or actual disaster or other emergency situations
• Establishes and maintains an interoperable communications system capable of communicating with key and other County departments as well as appropriate local, state and federal agencies and utilizes these systems and others as appropriate to manage communications resources during an emergency or disaster
• Coordinates with the DuPage County Health Department with respect to planning for and responding to public health emergencies
• Utilizes appropriate County personnel, resources, and facilities to mitigate emergencies, support essential County functions, and safeguard lives and property within DuPage County
• Provides emergency management leadership among first responder organizations
• Oversees the campus security functions
• Participates on assigned County and related stakeholder committees
• Provides appropriate leadership and direction and promotes positive morale, creativity, and teamwork among staff
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
• Prepares and recommends fiscally appropriate budgets to meet County and grant objectives
• Monitors budget expenditures and appropriations
• Maintains current knowledge of funding and legislative changes, as well as emergency management guidance
• Completes required training programs and stays current with Federal, State, and County Emergency Management operational policies and procedures
• Maintains 24/7 availability to respond to emergencies, exercises and other related activities
• Adjusts work assignments or schedule in the event of an emergency to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities as assigned
• Procures services, supplies, equipment, or material as may be necessary to protect life, stabilize an incident, and to protect the environment, consistent with the County Chair making a disaster/emergency declaration

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May require licensure or certifications
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercises supervision of personnel in related area of responsibility.QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Political Science, Public or Business Administration or related field; and eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience in management of emergency preparedness and coordination of multi-agency and multi-jurisdiction operations
• A minimum of five (5) years in a management level position which included operational planning and implementation of training and exercise activities; 
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois driver’s license.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if requested.

A pre-employment background check and writing exercise are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium Work possible when working in the field: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
The work will occur in an office and field environment. Emergency operations in both the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and in the field will often be conducted under very stressful conditions, during irregular work hours. When performing the duties and responsibilities in the field, this position will work in extreme weather conditions and in cramped or confined spaces such as mobile command vehicles or crowded emergency operations centers.