Associate Director of Emergency Management

These examples are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.

1. Assists the Director in developing strategic and long-range planning in order to achieve Division priorities, goals and objective; work with the team to set milestones and implement quantifiable measurements to qualify success of projects or define improvements needed.
2. Oversees emergency management services and programs for the County and the Operational Area; monitors, reviews, and interprets changes in federal or state laws or regulations that impact the delivery of emergency management programs and/or services, and guides the implementation of changes to programs and services.
3. Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the performance of professional and technical personnel engaged in assigned emergency management activities, directly or through subordinate levels of supervision; ensures compliance with County rules and policies; prioritizes resources and assignments; directs, coaches, and guides staff.
4. May serve in the place of the Director of the County Emergency Operations Center and will serve as an on-call Duty Officer.
5. Provides guidance to department heads and departmental managers on emergency management matters and best practices, including County and Departmental Continuity of Operations Plans.
6. Establishes work priorities and performance standards in support of the Division's overall objectives; reviews performance related recommendations, oversees the professional development of assigned managers and staff.
7. Participates in the development, and may oversee the preparation, of the Division's annual budget and operational improvement plans; seeks new sources of funding and prepares grant applications; ensures appropriate allocation of resources; researches, analyzes, and advises the Director of specific costs and recommendations for programs and services.
8. Conducts high priority and complex work assignments; drafts and presents reports and recommendations; analyzes programs and services to continually seek program and process improvements; conducts presentations and trainings.
9. Oversees some administrative functions of the division as assigned, which may include fiscal, human resources, facilities/safety, contracts/grants, and technology issues; ensures division operations are consistent with County rules, policies, and procedures; ensures appropriate administration of contracts and grants; and ensures implementation of appropriate technologies to maximize efficiencies and services.
10. May represent the division and Director before the Board of Supervisors; works with other County departments to advance the needs of the department and the County; serves on committees to represent the Division's needs; represents the Division to external stakeholders, including community-based organizations, schools, state and federal government, and the public; and acts as a liaison with department heads, employees, the media, and the public.
11. Performs related duties as assigned.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in emergency management, business or public administration, communications, or a closely related field AND, seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the emergency management field including at least three (3) years as a supervisor or manager.

• Federal Emergency Management Agency Professional Development Series (IS-120, IS-230, IS-235, IS-240, IS241, IS-242, IS-244), as well as IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700 and IS-800 to be completed within 6 months of hire.

• Professional Association certification preferred, such as CA-EM, CA-PEM, IAEM AEM, IAEM CEM, or other state certification.

• Principles, practices, and techniques of emergency management in a public agency setting including emergency management planning and coordination; developing hazard mitigation plans, coordinating emergency plans with other jurisdictions; coordinating emergency response functions and systems including the interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of planning and administering emergency management services including operational systems and response programs.
• Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including strategic planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation.
• Management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Principles and practices of governmental accounting, fiscal management, budgeting and auditing.
• Principles and practices of program planning and administration.
• Personnel management principles and practices, including employee supervision, training, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of group facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus building.
• Principles and practices of procurement and contract administration.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Business systems, equipment, and applications relevant to the area of assignment, including but not limited to; Alert & Warning software, Incident Command System (ICS), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Effectively administer assigned emergency management services programs and activities.
• Exercise political acumen, tact, and diplomacy.
• Manage assigned operations/programs and support ongoing compliance with legislative requirements, strategic objectives and performance measures.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Manage and evaluate assigned staff, including training, coaching, participating in developing goals and strategic objectives, coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and assigning and monitoring work.
• Analyze and evaluate operational programs, projects, and procedures.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise changes and improvements in public agency projects and studies.
• Manage budgets, contracts, grants, and resource allocation.
• Interpret, monitor, and report financial information and statistics.
• Oversee the implementation of and adherence to quality assurance activities and standards.
• Research, recommend, and implement industry trends, solutions, and best practices.
• Resolve complex problems within the area of assignment.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of reports, grant proposals, documents, and presentations.
• Create and provide informative presentations to stakeholders, elected officials, County leadership, and the public.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders, elected and appointed boards, the public, and internal leadership.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to coworkers, subordinate staff, supervisors, other managers, professional agencies, and the general public.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment.
• Travel throughout the County is required.
• Must be able to serve as on-call duty officer, as well as the ability to respond to the County's emergency operations center or to an incident command post or other field facility, as needed.
• The on-call duty officer responsibility is generally performed on a 24/7 basis, on rotation, but actual schedules will be subject to operational needs, as determined by the Director of the OEM, or designee.
• Must be able to work extended shifts (12+ hours) in Emergency Operations Center or other identified emergency response facilities during activations.
• Must be able to work in the field in Incident Command Posts, or other locations as directed, during extended and nontraditional work hours, in inclement weather, and in challenging environments, often on little or no notice.
• Serve at the Emergency Operations Center, Command Post or field emergency support site for extended periods both during the day and night as needed and provide supervision of personnel during an emergency

SELECTION PROCESS:
Application Review. Review of the application and supporting materials to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.

Selection Interview. Select finalists will be invited to an interview with a panel of subject matter experts. A written exercise and presentation may be required as part of the selection process.

Recruiters will communicate with applicant by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. The County of Santa Barbara will not release any applicant's email address to a third party.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER: Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination.

BENEFITS: For more information on County of Santa Barbara benefits click HERE or visit the Benefits Tab above. Additionally, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until filled; first application review will begin on 9/30/24; Postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day. at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

Collin Graham, Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst: cgraham@countyofsb.org