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Director of Emergency Management Agency/911 Center

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Perry County

New Bloomfield, PA (In Person)

$69,118 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/7/2026

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Job Description

Perry County is seeking a full time Director of Emergency Management Agency/911 Center to direct the activities and operations of the Emergency 911 system and coordinate all levels of Emergency Service activities with the Perry County, including fire, ambulance, and police activities including direct cooperation with all Municipal Local Emergency Coordinators. Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Direct the day-to-day operations of the emergency management agency, to include the Perry County 911 Center, to ensure proper budgeting and budgeting practices, inventories and audits for the programs are conducted and strategic planning is conducted Responsible for staffing and management of the Emergency Operations Center during times of crisis to include: flood, storms, hurricanes, and tornados; activate the County Emergency Operations Center when necessary Participate in the development and coordination of policy to guide Perry County ability to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies, disasters, or terrorist incidents; develop all emergency action plans for the County and the local municipalities with the County Administer all emergency action plan and activate the Perry County Emergency Operations Center when necessary Responsible to submit all State and Federal grant applications and manage funds and grants according to requirements Submit all fiscal documentation and requests for reimbursement to PEMA and responsible for all financial administration necessary to operate the emergency management program Serve as the County liaison between Federal, State, Homeland Security, and local governments Serve as an Executive Board Member of the South Central Task Force Coordinate public awareness of local and regional task forces and activities Coordinate and provide quarterly local emergency management coordinator training as directed by Title 35
Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, planning, land use, communications or a related field, OR possess equivalent knowledge/experience/training to perform the job Supervisor experience required Valid driver's license The position will require the selected candidate to complete the following requirements: 911 Telecommunicator training Associate and professional emergency management certifications from
PEMA PEMA 911
Supervisor certification Compensation includes a starting salary of $33.23/hour, with consideration for relevant experience. Perry County employment offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous paid time off, a County retirement plan, and medical, dental, and vision insurance after a probationary period. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume to Shannon Hines, Chief Clerk, P.O. Box 37, New Bloomfield
PA 17068.
Employment applications are available at www.perryco.org Job Openings. Additional information is available by calling 717-582-5110 or shines@perryco.org. Position open until qualified candidate is approved.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $33.23 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person