Deputy Director, Division of Emergency Services - Department of Emergency Management (0954)

Deputy Director, Division of Emergency Services - Department of Emergency Management (0954)

• Full-time
• Work Hours : Regular
• Job Code and Title : 0954-Deputy Director IV
• Fill Type : Permanent Exempt

Application Opening : September 12, 2024

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Application Deadline : Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the filing period may close at any time but no sooner than 5 PM (PDT) on September 25, 2024.

Recruitment ID : PEX-0954-150412

Company Description :

The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (SFDEM) manages disaster preparation, mitigation, and response; 9-1-1 dispatch, and homeland security grant distribution for the City and County of San Francisco.

For more information on the Department of Emergency Management, please visit : http : / / www.sfdem.org / .

Appointment Type : This is a Permanent Exempt (PEX), Category 6 appointment. This position is exempt from Civil Service Commission rules pursuant to the City and County of San Francisco, Charter Section 10.

104. The incumbent is at will and serves at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

The Deputy Director of the Division of Emergency Services reports to the Executive Director of SFDEM. Under policy direction, the Deputy Director creates the mission and long-term vision of SFDEM’s Division of Emergency Services.

This position oversees the development of strategic plans and interim goals; establishes policies and determines priorities;

adjusts plans to respond to emerging and / or urgent issues; and directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget guidelines.

The Deputy Director makes policy decisions of critical impact affecting the safety and resiliency of the City and the public.

This position assumes ultimate responsibility for all programs and activities of the Division.

Major Responsibilities :

• Oversees the overall operation and quality control of the Division and its functions and programs.
• Determines the organizational structure, staff assignments, service levels, and administrative systems required to accomplish the Division’s mission and objectives.
• Supports the Executive Director’s department-wide priorities and initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state Homeland Security and other applicable regulations.
• Consults with Mayor’s Office staff regarding the activities of the Division.
• Coordinates with other City Departments regarding compliance with federal, state and local guidelines.
• Coordinates with partner agencies to ensure coordinated citywide emergency preparedness and response.
• Represents the Department before commissions, boards and committees.
• Oversees long-term financial planning and budget implementation.
• Facilitates citywide working groups and briefings as needed.
• Guides the development of standard operating procedures for emergency operations.
• Promotes emergency preparedness through training and exercise opportunities.
• Supports the External Affairs team in promoting citywide preparedness efforts.
• Provides insight and recommendations to the Executive Director.
• Maintains positive working relationships with local, state, and federal partners.
• Acts as Department Head when Executive Director is unavailable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND
• Five (5) years of experience in a responsible managerial capacity involving the delivery of emergency communication services or emergency management services with a government agency public safety environment, all of which must include supervisory experience.

Substitution : Additional full-time work experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years of the required education.

One (1) year of work experience is equivalent to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units.

Desirable Qualifications :

• Verifiable completion of Incident Command System courses.
• Certified Emergency Manager from the International Association of Emergency Managers.
• Possession of an advanced degree in Emergency Management or related field.

Verification of Education and Experience : Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Selection Procedures : The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements.

Additional Information : At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community.

How to Apply :

Submit your application through this job ad. Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon submission.

Analyst Information : If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst.

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