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Director of Emergency Services

Director of Emergency Services

City of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, WV 26330

 

Application submission deadline: June 21, 2021, at 3:30 PM EST (or until filled)

Job Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000

Reports to: City Manager

 

Job Summary:

The City of Bridgeport is in search of a Director of Emergency Services who will coordinate the activities of all organizations concerned with any or all phases of emergency services which may exist within the City of Bridgeport. This position maintains liaison and cooperates with the emergency service agencies and organizations within State Government, and with other West Virginia cities and counties.  Duties include but are not limited to the following: Make, amend, and rescind the necessary orders, rules, and regulations to carry out the provisions of Article 105 of City of Bridgeport Code within the limits of the authority conferred upon him or her, with due consideration of the plans of the State and Federal Governments; Prepare a comprehensive plan and program for emergency services for the city, which are to be integrated into and fully coordinated with the plans of the State Government and of the other cities and counties within the state; In accordance with such a plan and program for the city, to procure supplies and equipment, to institute training programs and public information programs, and to take all other preparatory steps including the partial or full mobilization of the organization in advance of actual disaster, to ensure the furnishing of adequately trained and equipped forces of emergency services personnel in time of need; Make such studies and surveys of the industries, resources, and facilities in the city as may be necessary to ascertain the capabilities of the city to provide for emergency services, and to plan for the most efficient emergency use thereof; On behalf of the city, to enter mutual aid arrangements with other cities and counties within the state, and, with the approval of the governor of the state, with emergency services agencies or organizations of other states, for reciprocal aid and assistance in case of disaster too great to be dealt with unassisted.

 

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Management, Crisis Management, or closely related field. Requires five (5) years in Emergency Management OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The candidate must have the ability to: Effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with executive level managers, senior government officials and the public via presentations, briefings and interviews to further public education and awareness; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials of law enforcement, firefighting and emergency medical care agencies, representatives from other local, State and Federal agencies, and the public; Exercise considerable judgment in applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures; Work under stressful conditions and be responsive to emergency conditions on a 24-hour a day basis.

 

Interested applicants can apply preferably on Indeed.com or send resumes/applications to Jordan Hill, Human Resources Coordinator, City of Bridgeport, 515 West Main St., Bridgeport, WV 26330 or jhill@bridgeportwv.com.

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