Deputy Manager - Office of Emergency Management at Dona Ana County in Las Cruces, NM

NOTICE TO APPLICANT

This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date.

You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.

Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.

End Date: June 3, 2025

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY. Assist with the management and oversight of the operations and staff of the office, coordinate the emergency operation plan elements, serve as a Section Chief during activations, and alternate with the Manager to fill the role of the Emergency Operations Center Director during disasters/incidents involving multiple operational periods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

1. Assist the Manager in ensuring that all relevant Chief Elected Officials, Managers, Department Heads, and Emergency Response Agencies have the requisite knowledge and understanding of the liability and legal issues of emergency management, as well as their responsibilities during emergencies in the County under the general direction of the Assistant County Manager.

2. Manage assigned aspects of the homeland security, disaster recovery, and emergency response planning functions of the County.

3. Serve as a representative from the Office of Emergency Management to the Dona Ana County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

4. Either respond to the scene of a disaster as a liaison or stand up at the Emergency Operations Center when needed.

5. Serve as a Section Chief in the General Staff of the Incident Command, as directed.

6. May be assigned to fill a role in the Command Staff of the Incident Command.

7. In the absence of the Manager, serve as the Emergency Operations Center Director, and in said role:

Coordinate the emergency response and homeland security activities of local government units, local law enforcement jurisdictions, Fire Departments, media relations, engineering and roads, utilities, floodplain management, and other participating departments and agencies to ensure personnel and resources are effectively utilized during emergencies.
Coordinate with nongovernmental organizations to deliver disaster aid to affected individuals, groups, and communities.
Coordinate damage assessments and documentation.
Coordinate regional, state, and federal requests for assistance.

8. Assist the Manager to ensure that the County, municipalities, facilities, health and public safety departments, media relations, engineering and roads, utilities, floodplain management, and community groups fulfill required responsibilities for planning emergency responses to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear events; other hazardous materials incidents; weather emergencies and other natural disasters; and other emergencies.

9. Assist in the updating and annual maintenance of the All-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan and resource manual, to include assuming responsibility for certain sections/segments.

10. Assist in the development and updating of the Threats and Hazards Identification and Vulnerabilities Analysis (THIRA).

11.Develop, plan, and facilitate tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises.

12. Conduct inspections of Tier II hazardous materials facilities and perform enforcement actions as necessary for violations.

13. Assist in the development and dissemination of information to the general public pertaining to all-hazard preparedness issues.

14. Perform on-call duty, on a rotational basis. Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during that period.

15. May be required to remain on duty for extended periods in the event of an emergency/disaster.

16. Responsible for knowing and abiding by all office and county policies and procedures.

17. In the absence of the Manager, or as assigned, serve as the unit coordinator for the Southern New Mexico Medical Reserve Corps.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other related duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A. Education. Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field.

B. Experience. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the emergency management field performing tasks such as planning, logistics, operations, and finance; providing training in emergency management topics; responding to hazardous material incidents or critical incidents. Experience serving as a Section Chief, Incident Commander/Unified Command, or EOC Director during a state or federally declared disaster is preferred. Experience coordinating or running a shelter operation is desirable.

C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy.

D. Licenses/Certifications.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.
Must hold certification for NIMS ICS 700, 100, 800, 200, 300 and 400.
Must complete defensive driver’s course within (3) three months of hire.
Must obtain FEMA Basic Academy certification within 18 months of hire.
Must obtain NMCEM certification within two (2) years of hire.
Must maintain certification of NMCEM and NIMS training requirements for continued employment or be subject to dismissal.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, EyeDetect, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must successfully pass background and driver’s license check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public administration and management, including budgeting, finance, project management, employee training, and supervision.
Major sources of information and principal documents relevant to assigned functions of the office.
Grant funding application process and researching funding sources.

Skilled in:

Making decisions under extreme emergency situations.

Maintaining a broad perspective of emergency management in its entirety, which often entails dealing with emotional, volatile situations, while effectively focusing on specific elements of a problem.

Must be able to demonstrate effective oral, analytical, written, and communication skills.

Ability to:

Operate computers and radios, establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with others.

Must have practical experience and be proficient in software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and MS Outlook.

Compensation Range

$61,209.66 - $101,236.70

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