Date Posted:

April 30, 2021

Salary:

$135,429 to 181,542 Annually

Description:

The Response, Recovery and Resiliency (OR3) Director will lead a newly formed division within the County Administrative Office bringing together emergency management functions with a strategic focus on long term resilience and climate change. In the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic, public health emergency and the catastrophic CZU lightening complex wildfires, the Director will be working closely with the Board of Supervisors, and County Administrative Office leadership to stand up this new organization to ensure strong emergency preparedness and response capabilities and guide recovery efforts.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field. • Five years of management experience, which includes delivery of emergency management, preparedness, response, and recovery services in a local, state, or federal agency, or related experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification. Experience must include at least one year of supervision. • A master’s degree or higher degree may substitute for one year of experience except for the required one year of supervision. • Certified Emergency Manager from the International Association of Emergency Managers is highly desirable.

How to Apply:

For more details on the position and to APPLY online, please visit www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

Filing Deadline:

6/10/2021