The Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 

The incumbent of this position has responsibility for administrative and operational planning, organization, and supervision of a major segment of the Bureau of Emergency Services. Consistent with the provisions of the Putnam County Charter, an incumbent of this class is authorized to act generally for and in place of the Commissioner of Emergency Services, and must provide strong leadership that complements that of the Commissioner. Extensive and substantive contact with key elected officials, managerial and professional members of the local emergency services community, the media and community at large is required. Work is performed under general direction of the Commissioner of Emergency Services. Administrative supervision is exercised over a number of subordinate supervisors, staff professionals, and support personnel. Performs related work as required.

SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Acts for the Commissioner of Emergency Services on all departmental matters and at state, local and professional meetings as required;
• Administers major segments (e.g. management of special response teams, special projects management, overall agency preparedness) of the Department’s responsibilities, as assigned by the Commissioner;
• Directs the recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation and assignment of departmental personnel;
• Directs training of emergency operation activities of County Departments and other agencies when acting in the capacity of Emergency Operations Officer;
• Participates in local planning activities regarding community-based hazards and emergency planning;
• Participates in budget preparation, grant application and administration, and general administration of department finances;
• Manages all aspects of New York State Homeland Security grants and programs;
• Researches state and federal programs to secure financial and technical assistance for local emergency services programs;
• Provides advice to department regarding interpretation and application of operating policies;
• Develops policies and procedures to effectively address departmental needs and resolve operating problems;
• Acts as department’s Chief Operations Officer;
• Acts and department’s Public Information Officer, with responsibility for handling media inquiries;
• Acts as Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS)/ Incident Command System (ICS) Officer for the County;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER

1. Master's degree or higher in emergency management, disaster management, or related and three (3) years of administrative and/or supervisory experience in fire, law enforcement, emergency response, and/or municipal disaster management; two (2) of which must have included supervision; or
2. Master's degree or higher and five (5) years of administrative and/or supervisory experience in fire, law enforcement, emergency response, and/or municipal disaster management; two (2) of which must have included supervision; or
3. Bachelor’s degree or higher in emergency management, disaster management, or related and five (5) years of administrative and/or supervisory level experience in fire, law enforcement, emergency response, and/or municipal disaster management; two (2) of which must have included supervision; or
4. Bachelor’s degree and seven years administrative and/or supervisory experience in fire, law enforcement, emergency response, and/or municipal disaster management; two (2) of which must have included supervision; or
5. Associates degree, or sixty (60) credits, in emergency management, disaster management, or related and nine (9) years of administrative and/or supervisory experience in fire, law enforcement, emergency response, and/or municipal disaster management; two (2) of which must have included supervision; or
6. Associate’s degree, or sixty (60) credits and eleven (11) years administrative and/or supervisory experience involving fire, law enforcement, emergency response, and/or municipal disaster management; two (2) of which must have included supervision; or
7. Equivalent related training and experience as determined by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Emergency Services.

*Supervisory experience may be defined as:

1. Chief, Assistant Chief, or Deputy Chief in a career or volunteer fire company; or
2. Lieutenant or Captain in a career fire department; or 
3. Sergeant or higher in a law enforcement agency or federal equivalent

NOTE: Experience may include verifiable volunteer experience on a prorated year for year basis, based on a 35-hour workweek. Volunteer experiences must fall into the parameters of emergency services training, attending official department functions, or in responding to emergency situations. 

SUBSTITUTION NOTE: Military experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years of the required experience defined above.

PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 

• Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license, and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• May be required to attend specified training courses upon appointment.

SUGGESTED TRAINING QUALIFICATION: Training in the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) to the ICS-400 level.

APPLICATION: www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel

Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:

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Putnam County Personnel Department

110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3

Carmel NY, 10512