Deputy Director of Emergency Services

This position exists in the County and the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Director of Emergency Services in the county-wide multi-agency emergency planning program, including preparation of emergency plans, coordination of training activities; supervision of paid and volunteer emergency services staff, budget preparation and management.  An employee in this class assists in the coordination of the response of local government and emergency services to disaster situations.  The incumbent represents the Director of Emergency Services in the coordination of emergency planning activities with State and Federal agencies, as required.  The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Emergency Services, with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.  Supervision is exercised over paid and volunteer emergency services staff.  The incumbent performs related work as required.

Either: 

(A)       Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor Degree in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, fire science, emergency management or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in an emergency service agency*; OR

(B)       Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate Degree in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, fire science, emergency management or a closely related field, AND four (4) years of experience as outlined in (A).

*Definition:  Supervision is over the work of emergency personnel responding to a crisis and has responsibility for the assignment and review of work, providing work instruction, the evaluation of work performance, maintenance of work standards, handling absenteeism, discipline, input on hiring and firing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of application.  License must remain valid throughout appointment in order to meet the transportation requirements of the job.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience as defined in (A) above will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

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If you have any questions please reach out to rhoran@oneidacountyny.gov or call the Personnel office at 315-798-5726