CAMPBELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OEM)
OEM DEPUTY DIRECTOR - OPERATIONS
Campbell County Fiscal Court is accepting applications for Deputy Director - Operations in the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). This position is responsible for assisting with program oversight and training related to all aspects of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation activities, and continuity of governmental services in accordance with the provisions of the Kentucky Emergency Management Code, KRS Chapter 39 (A-F) as well as other applicable Federal, State and County laws, directives, policies, and procedures.
Examples of essential functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Provides recommendations to the OEM Director and senior county leadership regarding emergency services operations and all plans for activities declared “state of emergency”; Assists with and/or conducts training local coordinators and newly appointed coordinators and assists with coordinating emergency services training on a Countywide basis; Coordinates the agency exercise program testing elements of the organization and its support groups to prepare for various emergency conditions; Serves as manager of the County’s Emergency Operations Center (CCEOC) during emergency activations, directing the functions of the Emergency Operations Center as directed by the OEM Director or other authorities; Assists the OEM Director with overseeing staff activities related to emergency response preparedness, recovery and mitigation, and operations including direction and guidance to all staff and volunteers as necessary; Coordinates Emergency Shelter Operations and Points of Distribution and acts as liaison with American Red Cross; Represents the office on a variety of committees, councils and boards applicable to emergency management; Serves as the county Search and Rescue Coordinator; Assists in research, application and overall management of grants for the department; and Assumes duties and responsibilities of coworkers and performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience and Education:
The successful candidate must have one (1) year of professional experience performing emergency management tasks such as but not limited to the following: Providing notification of severe weather to the public and/or local officials; Serving as the focal point for all responses of hazardous materials incidents; Supporting emergency communications; Using guidelines or plans to coordinate incidents or emergencies; Executing emergency plans and recording all emergency incidents; Preparing reports and briefings for senior emergency management staff; Maintaining an incident database; and Operating various specialized operating systems. The required one year of professional experience can be substituted with thirty (30) hours of college-level coursework related to emergency and security management. ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 certifications are required. Other special requirements such as possession of a valid driver’s license (a condition of employment) and post-employment training are stated on the full job description. To view the full OEM Deputy Director - Operations job description, click HERE.
This is a full time position (70 hours biweekly) with an hourly salary range of $27.50 to $33.00 dependent upon qualifications and a generous benefit package.
To apply, complete the Campbell County Fiscal Court Application Form. Applications and resumes for this position can be emailed to humanresources@campbellcountyky.gov or faxed to (859) 547-1879.
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