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$130,000 TO $165,000 ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
C O U N T Y O F S A N D I E G O
The County of San Diego is offering an exciting opportunity
to work as the Director, Office of Emergency Services – an
executive management position responsible for planning,
organizing, and directing all functions related to the
County’s Emergency Management Program.
Career Opportunity
Benefits & SalaryC O U N T Y O F S A N D I E G O
Anticipated hiring salary range: $130,000 to $165,000 depending on qualifications.
• 15 days of paid vacation• 13 days of paid sick leave• 13 paid holidays• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans• Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance• Flexible Management Benefit Package – a monthly credit may be used to select
benefits from a group of options• Defined benefit retirement program• Reciprocity with other governmental retirement systems may be granted; for further
information, visit the website for the San Diego County Employees Retirement System• Deferred Compensation Program 457 and 401(a) plans• May be eligible for relocation allowance up to $15,000
Desirable QualificationsPossession of an advanced degree in Emergency Management, Public Policy, PublicAdministration, or similar field; AND
Five years of emergency management experience in a managerial capacity, whichincludes supervision of staff, delivery of emergency management, preparedness orresponse services in a local, state or federal agency, or related experience thatdemonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification.
A master’s degree or higher degree may substitute for a total of one year of experienceand cannot be applied to the required one year of supervision.
Note: Certified Emergency Manager from the International Association of EmergencyManagers is highly desirable
The Director, Office of Emergency Services plays a pivotal role as anemergency management leader, who brings a reputation for strategicthinking, regional coordination and a commitment to “wholecommunity” planning. The person selected will have a record ofsuccessful administrative management and community building.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Oversees emergency managers who provide 24/7 Staff DutyCoverage to ensure Emergency Operations Center (EOC)readiness and alerting capabilities
• Develops and implements plans for preparedness,communication, response, mitigation, and recovery from naturaland human caused disasters and emergencies, such as fires,earthquakes, floods, pandemics, tsunamis, oil spills, masscasualty incidents and acts of terrorism
• Maintains operational readiness of the County’s EOC throughhardware/software testing, training of personnel and staff, andoperating policies and procedures
• Leads County staff in coordinating planning, logistics,administration, and public information throughout an emergency
• Acts as the County’s representative with federal, state, and localagencies; community and professional groups; and commissionsand boards, regarding all aspects of the County’s EmergencyManagement program
• Coordinates with first-responder agencies, local jurisdictions, andlocal, state, and federal partnering agencies in the San DiegoOperational Area, regarding a wide variety of common interests,such as homeland security issues, alert and warning andcommunication system development and training, andinfrastructure protection
• Assists County departments in developing Continuity ofOperations Plans (COOPs) and exercises
• Directs the preparation and implementation of the department’sannual budget and manages grant proposals and submissions forthe Emergency Management Performance Grant, HomelandSecurity Grant Program, and Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
• Ensures County emergency operating plans are consistent,updated, and in compliance with State laws and FederalEmergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations
THE POSITIOND i r e c t o r , O f f i c e o f E m e r g e n c y S e r v i c e s
Office of Emergency ServicesThe Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates the overallCounty response to disasters. OES is responsible for alerting andnotifying appropriate agencies when disaster strikes; coordinating allagencies that respond; ensuring resources are available andmobilized in times of disaster; developing plans and procedures forresponse to and recovery from disasters; and developing andproviding preparedness materials for the public.
OES staffs the Operational Area Emergency Operations Center(a central facility which provides regional coordinated emergencyresponse), and also acts as staff to the Unified Disaster Council(UDC), a joint powers agreement between all 18 incorporated citiesand the County of San Diego. The UDC provides for coordination ofplans and programs countywide to ensure protection of life andproperty. The Director, Office of Emergency Services directs theEmergency Operations Center during times of disaster.
The County of San Diego OES is accredited with the EmergencyManagement Accreditation Program.
The Office of Emergency Services works to expand the culture ofdisaster preparedness; strengthen area response and recoverycapabilities; incorporate vulnerable populations in all preparedness,response and recovery efforts and communicate that each of us hasa role in disaster readiness.
MISSION Coordinate the County’s planning for, response to, and recovery from disasters to ensure safe and livable communities.
VISIONSafe, healthy and thriving communities.
Preparedness truly starts withyou.
The Director, Office of Emergency Services will have expertise in and knowledge of the following:• Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)• Emergency planning for individuals with access and functional needs• State, federal, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations dealing with public safety, emergency
management, and homeland security• Coordination of County and regional exercises to drill response to and recovery from natural and
human caused disasters• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data collection and displays, such as interactive maps
Knowledge Areas
THE COMMUNITYO f t h e C o u n t y o f S a n D i e g o
San Diego County Facts:• 3,339,000 2019 Population • 4,526 Square Miles • 70 Miles of Coastline • 18 Incorporated Cities
San Diego Weather Averages: • High Temperature: 69.8°f• Low Temperature: 57.5°f • Temperature: 63.65°f • Rainfall: 10.4 Inch
WORK WHERE YOU PLAY!From our world-class beaches to almost year-round sunny weather,
the County of San Diego offers our residents much more than sun
and waves. Downtown you can watch a Padres game at Petco
Park or enjoy one of the fine-dining restaurants in the Gaslamp.
Heading east you will eventually find mountains, that may be
covered in snow depending on the time of year. Head south and
you will start to truly see the diversity in both geography and
cultures. Head west and you will run into over 70+ miles of pristine
coastline.
The County of San Diego is committed to
valuing diversity and practicing inclusion
because our diverse workforce is our
greatest asset and our customers are our
number one priority.
How to ApplyC O U N T Y O F S A N D I E G O
APPLICATION PROCESS AND RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE1. Complete the online application at www.sandiegocounty.gov/hr;
• Select the current job postings link2. Attach your résumé3. Attach your diploma, final transcripts, or foreign studies equivalency certificate
Interviews will be conducted on November 1, 2019. Interested candidates are encouraged toapply as soon as possible for consideration.
CONTACT INFORMATION:You may direct any questions regarding the application and selection process to Anna LisaAcedo, Human Resources Services Manager, at [email protected] or (858)505-6530. Questions about the position or department should be directed to B.J. Tamayo, GroupHuman Resources Director for the Public Safety Group, at [email protected] (619) 531-4507.
Special Notes:Persons serving in positions in the Unclassified Service do not accrue tenure and serve at thepleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this job announcement may be modified orrevoked and do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Qualified women, veterans,minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodationmay be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions ofa job, on a case-by-case basis.
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the Live Well San Diego vision: A region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely and Thriving. For more information please visit www.livewellsd.org.
