Responsibilities include: Managing and monitoring the Emergency Preparedness Unit's strategic and annual work plans; Leading complex preparedness programs that require coordination across County departments, regional partners, and external stakeholders; Developing and maintaining emergency response, recovery and continuity plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan, hazard mitigation plan, and the County's Continuity of Operations (COOP), ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements; Managing Emergency Support Function (ESF) program coordination; Coordinating training and exercise programs to build, assess, and sustain operational readiness across County departments and external partners; Managing budgets, grants, and contracts for preparedness programs, including leading grant application development; Performing the full range of supervisory duties, including hiring, assigning work, evaluating performance, mentoring, and providing feedback for staff, contractors, and consultants; and. Desirables: Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following: Supervising staff, contractors, or consultants and performing the full range of staff leadership responsibilities; Coordinating across multiple agencies, departments, or Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) in a preparedness or response environment; Managing budgets, grants, or contracts related to emergency management or public safety programs; Developing and maintaining emergency operations plans, hazard mitigation plans, or continuity of operations (COOP) plans; and/or.