Deputy Director of Operations - TAD PGS, Inc
Chicago, IL
About the Job
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Deputy Director of Operations to join a leading Company located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area.
Salary: $127,800 -$156,200
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides assistance to the Executive Director and the Chief Deputy Director through operational policy and procedure development activities, monitors day to day field operational and EOC operational requirements.
- Coordinates operational assets, programs and personnel with operational response activities and administrative needs.
- During all EOC activation periods, it assists in the coordination of EOC activities and functions.
- Provides assistance to the Executive Director and the Chief Deputy Director regarding budgetary issues and grant management activities as it relates to Operational needs. Participates in the interviewing and hiring process of staff.
- Represents Board President on various regional, state, and federal committees related to confidential Homeland Security, Public Safety and Emergency Management matters.
- Assists the Executive Director and the Chief Deputy Director with orders and purchases for operational equipment (Field and EOC Operational) needs and maintains required operational equipment in accordance with budget guidelines.
- Attend various information and planning meetings related to Operational aspects.
- Provides information and training to groups in relation to operational aspects of homeland security of emergency management subjects.
- Assists with various information and planning meetings as it relates to Operational aspects.
- Provides information and training to groups in relation to operational aspects of homeland security or emergency management subjects.
- Assists the Executive Director and the Chief Deputy Director in providing emergency response assistance to mutual aid emergencies.
- Assists the Executive Director and the Chief Deputy Director in providing emergency response assistance to mutual aid emergencies.
- Assist the Executive Director and the Director of Financial Control in the development of the annual operating budget and monitoring of quarterly expenses as it relates to the operational needs and requirements.
- Coordinates the operational aspect of emergency notification and public alert services, including providing emergency and disaster information.
- Stay current regarding training standards, codes, and statutes.
- Develops, recommends, and promotes cooperation and assistance agreements (Mutual Aid) and memorandums of understanding (MOU) among various local and regional units of government and nongovernment organizations that may be utilized in times of an emergency or disaster.
- Coordinates with Staff and appropriate agencies to ensure that they participate in Emergency Disaster drills and exercises.
- Maintains confidential materials and information.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, PLUS a minimum of three (3) years experience in Emergency Management, Public Safety Administration, United States Armed Forces OR equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education.
- Knowledge of incident and emergency management communication procedures and protocol.
- Knowledge of FEMA/DHS National Interoperability requirements in relation to Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
- Knowledge of state, county and local communication plans and Emergency Operation Plans.
- Skill in interpreting and applying governmental directives.
- Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential efforts and documents.
- Ability to supervise the activities of both paid staff and volunteers.
- Ability to work under extremely stressful situations and handle multiple tasks over an extended period of time.
- Ability to ascertain compliance with federal and state emergency preparedness laws, rules and regulations and explain compliance requirements to county and local officials.
- Ability to communicate in verbal, written or electronic formats in a concise and grammatically correct manner. Ability to make independent and accurate decisions in difficult matters with tact and courtesy.
- Skilled in utilizing professional judgment in dealing with local, state and federal agencies and other professionals in the field of emergency management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of radio policies, protocols, and procedures. Knowledge of operational planning, policies, protocols and procedures.
- Skilled in Microsoft Windows and proficient in computer skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Emergency Management or Public Safety.
- Prior supervisory and managerial experience.
- Certificates of Completion of Standard NIMS course work; IS-700 & IS-800.
- Certificates of Completion of the MIMIS-ICS course work: ICS-100, 200, 300 &400.
Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Source : TAD PGS, Inc