Director of Emergency Services

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF APRIL 21ST.

Under the general direction from the Information and General Services Agency Director, the Director of Emergency Services is responsible for the overall management of emergency services and operations within the County.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential:

• Serves as the lead County official in emergency management/disaster preparedness and fire related emergencies.
• Oversees and administers all aspects of emergency/disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, which may include implementation of applicable portions of the emergency plan during disasters and emergency powers in the event of a local emergency.
• Coordinates and directs emergency planning, operations, staffing, and logistics; coordinates the activities of all emergency services in pre-emergency planning, during an emergency, and post emergency recovery.
• Represents the County in all dealings pertaining to emergency planning; serves as the primary point of contact with the California Office of Emergency Services, Federal Emergency Management Agency, federal Department of Homeland Security, and related organizations.
• Organizes and develops the County emergency program and operational area; coordinates emergency functions of the County with other County departments, other public and private organizations, volunteer groups, and individuals.
• Develops and maintains the County's emergency operations plan and supporting plans.
• Designs training programs and emergency readiness exercises.
• Develops and coordinates programs designed to inform the public of measures for self-protection and emergency service activities.
• Prepares and submits all reports required of the Office of Emergency Services by other entities including the Federal government, the State of California, the Board of Supervisors, and Disaster Council.
• Designates and maintains an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in an acceptable state of readiness; serves as the EOC Operations Director when the EOC is activated.
• Oversees and participates in the development of the annual budget; participates in forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
• Provides administrative oversight of federal grants; sets priorities for emergency management federal grant projects; acts as Signature Authority for federal grant applications for the County Office of Emergency Sacramento and the Nevada Operational Area.

We are looking for a Team Member that is well-rounded, possessing strong leadership experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.

We support various flexible work schedule opportunities and the possibility of part-time telework. Maintain life-work balance through a variety of activities from mountain biking and backpacking to painting, swimming, music and working with animals.

We are an equal opportunity employer! The position is fully-benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package which is valued at 50% of your pay (meaning, consider the value of your benefits as half again what your pay is). The compensation package includes:

• CalPERS retirement plan, a defined benefit plan,
• Medical-several choices of HMO and PPO plans
• Dental-a “best in the business” dental plan which offers a generous per-year maximum
• Vision-includes annual eye exams and a generous annual frame allowance
• Life Insurance-equal to $50,000 with an option to purchase additional, supplementary life insurance at group rates to you
• Flexible Spending Account-set aside, on a pre-tax basis, up to the IRS maximum for eligible health related expenses

So, why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, strives to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes personal contributions and growth. The county offers full-time employees with a competitive benefits package including retirement through CalPERS, vacation, holiday, and sick leave, orthodontics coverage, 457 options!
To learn more about this position, please review the job description!

Education and Experience Required

Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, public safety, public or business administration, or a related field
AND
-Four years of full-time senior-level experience with responsibility for managing and coordinating a significant governmental program related to public safety, emergency management, public/environmental health, government codes, or county ordinance development and enforcement. ?

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 4/14/2025 8:00 AM Pacific

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