Office of Emergency Management And Homeland Security

Manage the Montgomery County Emergency Management Group, an interdisciplinary team of county agencies and community partners that is responsible for integration and coordination to provide whole-of-community emergency preparedness and response.. Based on findings of threat analyses and after-action reports, develop and maintain and continuous improvement program to remedy deficiencies in emergency preparedness.. Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.. Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability.. Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment.

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Job Description Closing Date: July 12, 2024 Are you passionate about making a difference and being at the forefront of emergency preparedness and homeland security? Join our team as a Division Chief of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and play a crucial role in safeguarding our community against potential threats and ensuring a coordinated and effective response in times of crisis. Join us in our mission to protect and serve our community in the face of adversity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the safety and resilience of Montgomery County. The Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) is responsible for planning, coordinating, preventing, preparing for, and protecting against major threats that may harm, disrupt, or destroy our communities, commerce, and institutions. Our mission is to effectively manage and coordinate the County's unified response to, mitigation of, and recovery from the consequences of such disasters or events should they occur. We also serve to educate the public on emergency preparedness for all hazards and focused outreach to our diverse and special populations to protect, secure, and sustain critical infrastructures to ensure the continuity of essential services. Our office works with county government departments, local partner agencies, municipalities, community groups, and the public to address a variety of emergency management challenges. As the Division Chief, you will be responsible for managing a team of Emergency Management Specialists and other professionals to plan and operationalize the strategic vision of the office. The Division Chief will oversee a wide range of homeland security and emergency management capabilities and services, from inception through realization and maintenance. For each of these capabilities, the Division Chief will be responsible for developing written plans, organizing coalitions throughout the government and community, training professionals and the public, conducting exercises, and refining the approach on a routine basis. The Division Chief serves as an expert on emergency response, emergency protective actions, community outreach, homeland security grants, continuity of operations planning, and several other mission critical programs. The incumbent will also possess strong leadership and management skills to supervise a diverse team of professionals, as well as lead coalitions of government and non-government emergency response partners to achieve the collective mission. The Division Chief operates in a dynamic environment that requires frequent and prompt adjustments to approaches based on community needs and evolving threats. The Division Chief reports to the Deputy Director, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This position allows for some telework; however, emergency responses and operational needs can make such remote work impossible at times. Normal working hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening, night, and weekend work in response to emergencies and operational needs. What you'll be doing: <ul><li> Develop homeland security and emergency management capabilities from conceptualization to operationalization. These include all aspects of emergency management, including protection, prevention, response, mitigation, and recovery capabilities. </li><li> Create policies, plans, procedures, projects, initiatives, and programs that support a resilient and prepared Montgomery County. </li><li> Develop comprehensive project management plans for accomplishing deliverables and milestones. Provide assignments, oversight, and coaching of staff to fulfill project and program needs. </li><li> Manage a diverse portfolio of homeland security and emergency management capabilities in various stages of completion, revision, or maintenance. Understand and manage simultaneous priorities and interdependencies. </li><li> Interface with, and lead representatives from, partner agencies at the county, region, state, and federal level to build whole-of-government capabilities that are well-coordinated and executed. </li><li> Engage the public to build whole-of-community response capabilities. This includes education and training across the community on all aspects of emergency preparedness and response. </li><li> Develop, manage, and execute the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Plan, which guides all disciplines and agencies in a coordinated response to large-scale emergencies in the county. Provide training to all contributing partners to ensure readiness. </li><li> Manage the Montgomery County Emergency Management Group, an interdisciplinary team of county agencies and community partners that is responsible for integration and coordination to provide whole-of-community emergency preparedness and response. </li><li> Routinely respond to emergencies of varying degrees of complexity at during and outside working hours, serving in an Incident Command or Deputy Incident Commander role while operating on the scene of the emergency, at the Emergency Operations Center, or at the Department Operations Center. </li></ul> A candidate should be able to: <ul><li> Provide expert knowledge and recommendations to the Deputy Director and Director, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, regarding policies, plans, protocols, and programs to manage major emergencies in the county. </li><li> Alongside internal and external stakeholders, conduct routine analysis of threats and hazards, culminating in reports consistent with federal guidance, to identify areas of concentration for protection, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery resources. </li><li> Based on findings of threat analyses and after-action reports, develop and maintain and continuous improvement program to remedy deficiencies in emergency preparedness. </li><li> Identify, seek, acquire, and manage grant funds to support emergency management and homeland security activities throughout the county. </li><li> Support the readiness of county agencies and community partners by providing training and exercise programs, and administering support initiatives, such as the Facility Emergency Action Plan program. </li><li> Represent the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, as well as the county, on various regional, state, and federal workgroups, committees, and similar bodies to support collective emergency response. </li><li> Stay current on emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in emergency management and homeland security, and communicate relevant information to key stakeholders. </li><li> Respond to and operate at emergency scenes and the Emergency Operations Center during incidents to contribute to and lead integrated response to community needs and conduct restoration and recovery. </li><li> Perform human resource functions for staff management, including recruitment, performance management, performance appraisal, coaching, mentoring, professional development, and discipline. </li><li> Solve complex, interagency, and emergency problems through discussion or persuasion; issues may have substantial impact on the County or be controversial, which requires high level of tact and sensitivity. </li><li> Manage and mentor a team of dedicated professionals, providing support, guidance, and professional development opportunities. </li></ul> Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation. The incumbent will be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period. The selected employee must perform administrative functions in an office setting, but also maintain the ability to perform command-level tasks at the scene of emergencies or in the Emergency Operations Center for extended operating periods. These incidents may occur at any time during the day or night, requiring off-hour response, and occur in suboptimal weather and atmospheric conditions. The individual selected will be subject to recall and must be reachable 24 hours per day. As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation. Additional Employment Information OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC. Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference . All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite. Minimum Qualifications Experience: You will have five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management or a related field. Preferred: Experience in a supervisory capacity. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Preferred: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a discipline related to emergency management, homeland security, public safety, organizational leadership, or a similar course of study. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the education and/or experience. Preferred Criteria No Preferred Criteria. All minimally qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible list with the status of qualified and may receive an interview invitation. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience and expertise in the following areas. To be considered for an interview, candidates should take the time to address each of these areas as a narrative that is included at the end of your resume, as a separate section, as the system only allows for one document to be submitted. The narrative should explain the extent and relevancy of training and experience in the following areas: <ol><li> Experience in planning and executing all aspects of emergency management principles for local government, including public preparedness initiatives, mitigation efforts, government emergency operations, continuity of operations, and community recovery. </li><li> Experience in organizing and managing cohorts comprised of representatives of interdisciplinary agencies and organizations over which you have no authority but must lead to implement whole-of-community preparedness, response, and recovery. </li><li> Experience in the formulation, development, writing, adoption, and implementation of emergency management policies, procedures, plans, standards, regulations, guidance, and other written products that drive local actions in the preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery phases. </li><li> Experience leading emergency operations during large-scale emergencies and disasters, utilizing the principles and practices for general administration of local governments to execute plans to ensure expedient response and restoration for the impacted community. </li><li> Experience managing a broad, diversified project/program portfolio using effective project management practices and standards to ensure satisfactory, on-time results from a team working simultaneously on multiple projects in various stages, in an environment that often calls for adaptation for emergencies. </li></ol> Minimum Salary 91663 Maximum Salary 162254 Currency USD

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