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County of Centre

DIRECTOR - PUBLIC SAFETY/EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

Pay: $41.11–$57.56/hr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: Bellefonte, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 23 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/21/2026

Job Description

Position Title:

DIRECTOR - PUBLIC SAFETY/EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - PUBLIC SAFETY/DIRECTOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

(9-1-1)

Salary Grade:

20 $41.11-$57.56/hour

Shift Available:

Full - Time (Exempt) (40HRS)

Summary of Job Functions:

Directs overall operation of the Emergency Communications department including, policies, procedures, and guidelines for the department.
Directs, supervises, and assigns work to coordinators and all staff.
Prepares annual personnel, operations, and capital improvement budgets by monitoring the Centre County 9-1-1 plan and preparing required annual reports.
Maintains compliance with state laws and regulations regarding emergency services, health, and safety issues.
Advises and/or approves recommendations on specifications for various communication and telephone equipment.
Authorizes work schedules and assignments and develops plans for crisis staffing and operations of 9-1-1 center.
Reviews bid packages and recommends awards.
Oversees all emergency communication equipment to ensure proper maintenance and operation as it pertains to the 9-1-1 center.
Acts as liaison between County and community/communication-related activities and organizations pertaining to 9-1-1 functions only.
Serves on committees and task forces as requested.
Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, management, community planning, communications or another related field. Computer training and telecommunication skills required. Five (5) years working experience, preferably in communications area and/or with government agency, with at least two to three (2-3) years supervisory management experience necessary. Must reside within Centre County OR a radius of 45 minutes response to the facility, following posted speed limits. This will be determined using www.google.com/maps. The individual selected will have three to six (3-6) months to comply with this requirement. For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer