Archuleta County is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, Emergency Managment Commander. ABOUT ARCHULETA COUNTYPagosa Springs is the county seat for Archuleta County and is located in the Colorado Sunbelt, just 35 miles north of the New Mexico border along the western slope of the Continental Divide. The combination of a high desert plateau and the Rocky Mountains to the north and east of town creates an unusually mild mountain climate. As a portal to the nearly 3 million acres of the San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness Area, Archuleta County is a doorway to the four seasons of outdoor adventure.In order to assemble and retain team members who share our core values of honesty, integrity, sound judgment, customer service, professionalism, and accountability, we work hard to be an employer of choice. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and a positive work culture.JOB SUMMARYThis position is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to threats/hazards and cope with disasters. Emergency Management is more than a methodology; it is a culture to achieve unity of effort-a way of thinking about emergency management as a joint enterpriseThe position is also responsible for the coordination of the county's high-level emergency response to large scale emergencies and disasters, to include wildland fires, search and rescue and other county-level incidents. It serves as the Sheriff's liaison during incidents. It provides for protection of life, health, safety, welfare, and property of the public and community; as well as assists community members in solving problems related to emergency management.SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives overall direction from the Sheriff and Undersheriff.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDExercises direct supervision of support staff, division and unit supervisors, overall operations, and activities of the Emergency Operations Division include oversight of staff training, assigning and reviewing work, recommending staffing resources, recommends hiring and selection of staff, making recommendations impacting pay, status, and disciplinary action, and evaluating performance.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The duties described herein are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Coordinate the Archuleta County Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC Group).
- Coordinate with Local, Regional, State, and Federal partners. This includes but is not limited to other governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, private businesses and individuals and specialty groups.
- Coordinate and support division volunteers.
- Coordinate with and support the search and rescue (SAR) teams and cooperating agencies to manage county incidents.
- Support the, MAC Group, SAR Teams, volunteers and other cooperating agencies with education and direction when requested.
- Oversee all division finances: participate in annual budget process, approve division expenditures, track annual expenses/revenues, pay division bills, apply for and administer division grants, and assist when audits occur.
- May serve as the Archuleta County Sheriff liaison during emergency incidents.
- Manage wildland fires in areas of the Archuleta County Response Zone that are unincorporated and outside the fire districts and outside the national forest.
- Help manage local emergencies and disasters.
- Participate in local search and rescue operations, and to help manage local emergencies and disasters.
- When required, will be expected to hike into very remote areas, with a loaded pack, and operate in all kinds of weather conditions, for what could be multiple days.
- Resolves disciplinary and personnel problems of assign personnel.
- Inspect equipment and schedule maintenance.
- Conduct inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Prepare incident reports and daily activity records.
- Develop / revise county emergency plans.
- Write, review, and edit grant proposals, memorandums of understanding, and standard operating guidelines.
- Facilitate local training: incident management, emergency management, wildland fire, search and rescue, and emergency medical care.
- Participate on various committees and boards related activities and responsibilities.
- Attend community meetings and provide education.
- Travel for regional and state meetings and conferences.
- Under the direction of the Sheriff or Undersheriff, communicate with the Board of County commissioners, other Elected Officials and the public on events or emergencies; work with the Sheriff's Office and County Public Information Officers to prepare news releases; responds to media interviews and questions and other official communication(s).
- Will be required to act 24 hours a day, including holidays and weekends.
- Represent the Sheriff and the Sheriff's Office at all times during employment.
- Provide medical aid to injured subjects.
- Travel to regional, state and national trainings and conferences to receive training or support the event.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.Possess the highest degree of integrity and strong interpersonal skills.Principles and practices of program development and administration as it relates to Emergency Operations ManagementEducation, Experience and LicensesEducation: High School diploma or GED, supplemented by specialized training in wildland fire management, search and rescue, and emergency management. Must have completed IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700 and IS-800 or equivalent. Supervisory training desirable. Bachelor's degree desirable. Preferred to have completed L-380 and an instructional methods class.Experience:Six years of experience as a wildland firefighter.Experience as a supervisor or coordinator.Experience in classroom / field instruction.Licenses and Certifications:Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License.Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License from the date of hireAnnual Federal Work Capacity Certification (Red Card): Must be able to walk at least 3 miles with a 45-pound pack in 46 minutes 15 second between the elevations of 7,000 and 8,000 feet over flat terrain. To be valid, the test must be administered by the Archuleta Sheriff's Office or San Juan Public Lands.Single resource boss qualification under NWCG standards.Type IV incident commander qualification under NWCG standards.Sawyer type A or equivalent preferred.Professional CPR certified preferred.Emergency Medical Technician certified preferred.State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Operational Level (does not have to be current) preferredMENTAL ACTIVITIES Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out assigned duties, ability to reason with a diversity of cultures and individuals and difficult conditions and often strong and vocal viewpoints.Logic: Ability to perform basic skills, including organizational and process management.Language/Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing, ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public, ability to communicate with others under stressful conditions.