City of Fresno
Location: Fresno, CA
Emergency Preparedness Manager
Office of Emergency Preparedness
City of Fresno, California
Annual Salary: $102,696 - $158,172 DOE/DOQ
The City of Fresno is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Manager (Official Title: Deputy City Manager) to oversee the newly created Emergency Preparedness Office (EPO) within the City Manager’s Office. This leader will work to improve and cultivate the City’s emergency preparedness programs and emergency operational plans and develop staff. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in emergency management and public outreach and possess strong public speaking skills. They will ensure the public and City staff are equipped with the knowledge they need to mitigate current and potential emergencies. This leader will be fiscally minded, having a strong familiarity of FEMA as well as grants. The Emergency Preparedness Manager, with the support of assigned staff, will be responsible for identifying all available funding sources as well as applying for, managing, implementing, and ensuring compliance. An open-minded team player will do well in this role, as it requires a great deal of communication and collaboration both with internal City staff and external stakeholders. The Manager will manage emergency preparedness on a Citywide level and understand the importance proactive approaches to potential threats. They will identify improved locations for emergency operations to be effectively implemented and lead emergency command operations during activations. If you are looking to become a part of a diverse, family-oriented community and want to serve as an emergency preparedness expert and proactive leader, apply now!
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THE JOB
The Emergency Preparedness Manager will lead the City’s emergency preparedness programs and emergency operational plans. This leader has the exciting opportunity to oversee a new Division that has been recently housed in the Fire Department and has been created within the City Manager’s Office in response to the growth of the City and the community in general. This will require the incumbent to have a deep understanding of emergency management, including but not limited to, community preparedness, extreme weather events, health and safety, and flood and wildfire mitigation. The Emergency Preparedness Manager will be instrumental in ensuring all departments within the City and the Community are ready and equipped to manage and overcome potential threats and events that can impact the area.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who is eager to strengthen key partnerships and champion collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. They will be a leader who values the ideas and opinions of others and is open to communication and feedback from other internal and external stakeholders. They will see challenges as opportunities for improvement, especially when reviewing emergency response strategies and policies. The successful candidate will be flexible and solutions-oriented, showing they are prepared for sudden challenges or situations that arise. They will be able to navigate politics and policies with ease and have strong conflict-resolution skills. The Manager will be a self-starter and visionary and put in the hard work and commitment to make this position their own. Someone who has experience helping an organization undergo significant change is highly desirable, as the Manager has the exciting opportunity to lead a re-envisioned Division.
Minimum Qualifications
· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
· Four years of direct experience managing or developing programs, projects and activities related to the assignment. Experience within a municipality of similar size and scope is preferred.
· Candidates should have a strong knowledge of and/or possess certifications/training in the areas of SEMS, ICS, NIMS, and either possess or obtain within one year of employment, the designation of Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers (www.iaem.com), and
· Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Desired Qualifications
· A master’s degree in public or business administration is highly desirable as well as considerable emergency management and personnel management experience.
Salary and Benefits: Annual Salary $102,696 - $158,172DOE/DOQ and an attractive benefits package
HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply by February 28th at: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board
SAVE THE DATES
Selected candidates must be available for the following dates:
· Day one virtual interviews: March 27th
· Day two virtual interviews: March 29th
· Day three in-person interviews: April 5th
Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:
· Email to: sam@wbcpinc.com
· 541-664-0376
· 866-929-WBCP (9227) – toll-free
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