Executive Director

Charlottesville – UVA – Albemarle County Emergency Communications Center

Under the supervision of the Management Board, the Executive Director is responsible for establishing and communicating the vision for the ECC and providing overall daily management and administration of both the Emergency Communications Center and the Office of Emergency Management.

In addition to implementing work and operational policies, the Executive Director is in charge of hiring, training, supervising and motivating personnel; preparing and monitoring the budget, and ensuring efficiency of operations. The Executive Director is also responsible for:

• Planning, directing, managing and monitoring the acquisition, design, operation and enhancement of public safety technology systems supporting the emergency communications center
• Analyzing operating procedures and user response issues to establish protocols in conjunction with providers
• Representing the Center at appropriate meetings with boards, agencies and commissions and maintaining appropriate contacts with the public and the media on the use of the emergency communications system
• Maintaining active and engaged relationships with all participants, emergency service providers and other State and local agencies and departments relative to the operation of the ECC.
• Establishing, growing and nurturing working relationships with the County, City and University departments receiving services from the ECC
• Ensuring the operational readiness of the Center’s technology, telecommunications computer aided dispatch system and radio equipment and tower sites
• Overseeing the Office of Emergency Management and serving as the Emergency Management Coordinator when necessary

To view the full position profile and to learn more about the opportunity to become our next Executive Director of the Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle County Emergency Communication Center visit http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Human_Resources/Forms/misc/Recruiting_ECC_Director.pdf

PROCESS: Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter, resume and application online.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled

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