Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and systems of emergency management, disaster preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and community resilience, including NIMS, SEMS, and related emergency management systems; Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, programs, and plans governing emergency management and disaster services; principles and practices of public administration, organizational leadership, strategic planning, program development and evaluation, and intergovernmental coordination; emergency management planning, hazard assessment, resource management, emergency operations, and disaster recovery, including applicable geographic and community considerations; governmental budgeting, fiscal planning, contract administration, grant programs, and funding sources related to emergency management and public safety; principles and practices of personnel management, organizational development, and effective program administration; methods for analyzing emergency management programs, assessing risks and capabilities, measuring performance, and developing operational improvements; public communication, presentation, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and stakeholder engagement; county organization, operations, policies, and procedures, and the roles and responsibilities of governmental and partner agencies involved in emergency management; current and emerging technology, practices, and trends in emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, recovery, and disaster resilience. Under administrative direction, provides executive-level oversight of the County's Office of Emergency Services (OES) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS); directs emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities; oversees County contracts for 911 dispatch, fire protection, and ambulance services; coordinates with County departments and local, state, and federal partner agencies; ensures compliance with applicable laws and County policies; and performs related duties as required.