DIRECTOR

Duties:

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public relationships as a representative of Licking County Government
• Oversees the management and administration of the Homeland Security & Emergency Management Services. Actively involved in employee and/or labor relations and contract negotiations.
• Plans and develops the overall County Emergency Management Program and coordinates the activities of all local agencies having emergency management responsibilities by meeting and conferringwith various local officials (e.g., law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, transportation, media, Red Cross, etc.)
• Develops disaster plans (e.g., flood, fire, tornado, chemical spill, etc.) and coordinates with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and ensures activities are an integral and coordinated part of the overall state and national programs; responds to emergencies and provides information on behalf of County. Responsible for formulating operational plans for emergency operations for the continuance of local government in an emergency. Consults with and advises the Board of County Commissioners in disaster related matters. Develops and demonstrates knowledge of current developments in field to efficiently and effectively manage natural and man-made disasters, and terrorism events.
• Meets and confers with various officials to transmit and explain disaster plans, policies, methods, and procedures; assists other public agencies in County with preparation and coordination of disaster plans (e.g., villages, townships, etc.). Promotes and maintains an emergency management training program. Establishes and maintains an emergency warning system. Directs emergency recovery activities in coordination with federal, state and local organizations.
• Oversees the researching, compiling and analyzing of data (e.g., available services and equipment, feasibility of additional services/equipment, potential hazards, project priorities, etc.).
• Oversees the planning of various public awareness activities and programs (e.g., pamphlets, news releases, educational programs, speaking to public groups, displays and booth at County fair, etc.).
• Informs citizens of emergency services, mission and responsibilities. Speaks to community groups and makes presentations. Works cooperatively with community groups, business and industry. Responds to citizen concerns and resolves complaints. Gives media information and news releases, as needed.
• Develops and manages the budget for Homeland Security & Emergency Management Services.
• Oversees the development and submissions of grant requests for Homeland Security funds. Recommends contracts/agreements to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
• Maintains accurate records and inventories of resources that can be utilized during emergencies (e.g., vehicles, response assets, equipment available for processing hazardous materials); prepares a variety of reports (e.g., budget report, progress reports, resources inventory update, activity reports, etc.); enforces hazardous materials reporting laws.
• Reviews and recommends revisions to current policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.
• Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.