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Summary
San Joaquin County is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking emergency management leader to serve as Deputy Director of Emergency Operations. Working with the Director, the Deputy provides leadership, strategic direction and guidance in the planning, development and coordination of countywide emergency management programs. Partnering closely with other County departments, cities, special districts, state and federal agencies, and community-based organizations, this role helps to ensure an effective, coordinated response to emergencies and disasters. The San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Operations fosters a culture of preparedness, resilience, and teamwork to ensure comprehensive emergency response and recovery efforts.
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Job Description
The Deputy Director of Emergency Operations is an at-will, single incumbent position class that is exempt from the San Joaquin County Civil Service System. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the leadership and management of the County’s non-medical emergency response plans and operations by coordinating and directing disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities as well as providing lead coordination for other San Joaquin County and San Joaquin Operational Area emergency organizations. The incumbent acts in the absence of the Director of Emergency Operations.
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Job Requirements
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public safety or a related field.
Experience: Four years of management experience in emergency planning/operations or civil defense. Experience in emergency communications and mobile radio communications operations/ maintenance is highly desirable.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver’s license. -
Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Joaquin County
Show moreSan Joaquin County - Greatness Grows Here
The County offers a unique opportunity to enjoy natural California beauty and nature, or music, arts and culture - from the waters of the Delta to the vast vineyards, San Joaquin County has it all. The region boasts some of the finest opportunities in the state for boating, fishing, camping, history-gathering, or just plain fun in the sun. For those times when a change of pace is desired, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park are all within 90 minutes of San Joaquin County.
San Joaquin County is one of the most agriculturally rich regions in California. Twenty-four thousand acres of farmland are dedicated to the production of asparagus. Wine grapes are also a leading crop in the county and wineries and vineyards have sprung up from Stockton to Lodi. Lodi was named Wine Enthusiasts Wine Region of the Year in 2015.
The regional arts and culture scene offers treasures such as the Haggin Museum, San Joaquin County Historical Museum, and the Children's Museum of Stockton. The Stockton Symphony, San Joaquin County Ballet, Bob Hope Theater, and Stockton Civic Center are popular venues for entertainment.
San Joaquin County also has a robust educational environment. The County’s 17 school districts provide families with a wide array of choices for their children's educational development. The University of the Pacific, California State University, Stanislaus - Stockton Center, Humphreys College and School of Law, National University and San Joaquin Delta Community College offer a variety of choices for advanced education.
Homes and apartments are plentiful and the median home price in the San Joaquin County is affordable compared to other nearby areas. Convenient, comfortable housing is available in most sections of the County. New homes abound in both the south and north area; historic homes are found primarily in central Stockton and downtown Lodi.
COUNTY EMPLOYMENT
One of the richest benefits offered to County employees is the opportunity to be a public servant and provide essential services to the constituents of San Joaquin County. Employees are proud that their hard work makes a difference in the community and receive great satisfaction that there is a link between their service and the betterment of the quality of life in San Joaquin County.
The County provides career employment opportunities in many areas including law enforcement, social services, health services and many more. The County employees over 6,000 full time employees and serves a population of over 700,000 residents. The County operates a jail, hospital, children’s shelter, and several regional parks.
There are many opportunities for career progression within San Joaquin County in the fields of accounting, clerical support, dispatching, medical records, hospital patient registration, social services, eligibility work, social service case management, public safety, and many other areas. Visit our website to see classification descriptions of positions and to seek information about County departments.
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
In addition to competitive base salary, most full time positions will also offer a generous benefit package.
In addition to the base salary, the County offers:
- Health, Dental and Vision plan coverage
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with some positions being offered a County matching contribution
- A Defined Benefit retirement plan with reciprocity with many public sector retirement systems including CalPERS.
- 125 Flex Benefits Plan
- 12 days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation
- Vacation leave ranging from 10 days a year up to 23 days depending on length of service
- 10-14 paid holidays per year
- Other benefits and compensation may be provided depending on the position
- A robust Employee Engage & Development Program
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