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Emergency Communication and Management Chief
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$110,855.34 - $137,312.18 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Emergency Management
Marketing and Management Lecturer
- Camarillo, California
- Cal State University (CSU) Channel Islands
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Education and Training
Captain, Administration and Operations Bureaus
- San Jose, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Jose
- Public Safety
Business and Management Instructor (Part-Time Faculty)
- Irvine, California
- SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SOCCC)
- Temporary
- Education and Training
Human Resources Analyst I/II (Integrated Disability Management Coordinator)
- Alameda, California
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
89,835.20 - 109,824.00
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Human Resources and Personnel
- Public Health
TPWD - Contract Specialist III - IV (Contract Manager)
- Austin, Texas
- TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Purchasing and Warehouse
TPWD - Project Manager V (Special Project Manager)
- Austin, Texas
- TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
- Full Time
- Project Management
Financial Analyst
- Diamond Bar, California
- SOUTH COAST AQMD
$97,375.26 - $138,152.43 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Behavioral Health Senior Program Manager - Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services*
- San Bernardino, California
- SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
$120,224.00 - $165,630.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Project Management
- Public Health
Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Experience Industry Management (AY 26/27)
- San Luis Obispo, California
- California Polytechnic State University
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Department of Public Administration Part-time Lecturer Pool
- San Bernardino, California
- California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)
- Education and Training
- Parks and Recreation
Director of Finance - University Development and Alumni Engagement
- San Luis Obispo, California
- California Polytechnic State University
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- Planning and Development
Resource Management Department Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator II)
- San Diego, California
- San Diego State University
- Administration and Management
- Clerical and Administrative Support
TRIO Program Lead Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt III, Range 4) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/TRIO
- San Francisco, California
- Cal State University (CSU) San Francisco
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Lecturer Pool in Department of Wildlife Management (Academic Year 26/27)
- Arcata, California
- Cal State University (CSU) Humboldt
- Animal Control or Services
- Education and Training
- Forestry
- Natural Resources
- Parks and Recreation
Health & Safety Professional (Environmental Health and Safety Professional III)
- San Diego, California
- San Diego State University
- Environmental Services
- Public Health
- Public Safety
Finance and Administration Director
- 416 N. Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, California
- City of Fort Bragg
113068.80
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Director of Men's and Women's Swim and Dive Program
- Bakersfield, California
- California State University (CSU) Bakersfield
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
Deputy Risk Manager (Management Analyst I/II)
- Fremont, California
- City of Fremont, CA
$90,211.61 - $148,902.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Risk Management and Insurance Claims
- Other
Director of Finance and Operations, College of Health and Human Development
- Los Angeles, California
- California State University (CSU) Northridge
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Public Health

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Emergency Communication and Management Chief
- Lancaster, Texas 75146 United States
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
- May 07, 2026
- $110,855.34 - $137,312.18 Annually - Full Time
CITY OF LANCASTER, TX

Historical Overview The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on... Location Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on... Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum. Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education. Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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- $110,855.34 - $137,312.18 Annually
- Full Time
- May 07, 2026
Job Description
Summary

Emergency Communication and Management Chief is responsible for planning and coordinating equipment utilization; overseeing the division’s budget; playing a mission-critical role in supporting the overall strategy and operational deployments of emergency resources both in the day to day operations and during times of natural and man-made disaster. The Emergency Communication and Management Chief is responsible for the coordination of the Emergency Management Plan in the City of Lancaster in cooperation with the Regional Emergency Management Operations Coordinator as well as providing management support for the city’s Emergency Communications Department though the Dispatch Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Interpret and apply department standards, policies, and procedures, along with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Work with vendors, contractors, and consultants regarding the maintenance and repair of equipment.

Oversee the preparation and administration of the Emergency Management and Dispatch division’s and budget, inter-agency grants, and requisition of supplies and materials.

Work cooperatively with department members, other City departments, government officials, and members of the community; resolve problems; investigate and respond to citizen complaints and inquiries; conduct highly complex or sensitive investigations; and respond to inquiries from City representatives and the general public.
Develop and improve standards, policies, and procedures, and monitor compliance.
Present information before public safety or City Council Committee meetings upon request.
During periods of non-disaster or emergency state, the Emergency Communication and Management Chief will coordinate with regional partners to ensure training, annex reviews and preparation approval from the staff, emergency plan reviews, resource inventories, and contacts are up-to-date and made available to city staff.
During periods of disaster, emergency state or any other time and place the emergency operations center (EOC) is activated, the Emergency Communication and Management Chief serves as the primary coordinator for the emergency management plan and serves as the city’s emergency manger.
Supervises assigned employees; prioritizes and assigns work; conducts performance evaluations to ensure staff are sufficiently trained; makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Facilitates employee relations, to include mediating workplace conflicts, advising and assisting in the resolution of grievances, preparing management responses, participating and advising in employee performance management processes, participates in conducting internal investigations.
Assesses daily activities of direct reports; reviews dispatch audio recordings; evaluates statistical reports; counsels and mentors assigned employees as needed.
Contributes to the development of the annual budget.
Participates in the development and review of policies, procedures, long and short-range plans and strategy guidelines for operations to ensure reliable emergency communications.
Must be available to respond to critical issues during non-business hours.
Demonstrates a strong leadership presence that promotes the City of Lancaster mission, vision, and strategic plans.
Supports the relationship between the City of Lancaster and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City of Lancaster staff.
Maintains high level of confidential and sensitive information in a discrete and professional manner.
Punctual and regular attendance to work; able to work in a 24/7 work environment (weekends, holidays, inclement weather) and any shift (day or night).
Supervises and directs outreach to promote the City’s public education program to include the development of materials promoting personal preparedness and safety for family, school, business, and community.
Interacts with community groups to promote emergency preparedness, including directing and providing demonstrations and presentations.
Serves as program administrator for the Department of Homeland Security Grant Program to include researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals; managing awarded projects; and completing required reporting per state and federal compliance guidance.
Facilitates and coordinates exercises involving city departments, local, state, and federal partners and multiple outside agencies to further emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across the community.
Develop readiness initiatives to include training delivery and coordination of training efforts amongst city departments and community partners including but not limited to Emergency Operations Center processes, National Incident
Management System and Incident Command System requirements.
Maintain, revise, review, and/or modify the Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan, citywide Continuity of Operations
Plans, Continuity of Government Plan, Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, Disaster Debris Management Plan and various other planning documents, standard operating guidelines, policies and procedures necessary to meet local, state, and federal standards.
Serves as the emergency management liaison to the business community, volunteer agencies active in disaster, and other community and partner organizations to promote economic recovery, public/private partnerships and whole community preparedness.
Serves Command Staff positions during Emergency Operations Center activations.
Serves as on-call emergency management officer providing weather monitoring, siren activation expertise, and support to incidents involving multiple departments or high-profile public safety events.
Oversee the maintenance of the Emergency Operations Center in a near-ready state.
Maintain an up-to-date listing of existing personnel, equipment, supplies, resources, and other services that could be utilized during an emergency.
Manages public warning and communication systems including activation of systems when necessary.
Oversee administration of department finances by approving purchases and developing department and grant budgets including tracking and accountability systems.
Create and give presentations to City Council and senior administration.
Responds courteously to public inquiries, providing information on a variety of emergency management topics, and works to resolve citizen complaints.
Continuously seek to improve processes and products provided by the Office of Emergency Management.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises multiple employees in emergency communications which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Oversee and implement the city emergency management plan.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management for related field such as public administration or public safety. Experience in at least one emergency management operations center event involving a natural or man-made event such as a tornado or terroristic response; which required coordinating multiple resources/agencies at the local, state or federal level.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, citizens, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
National Incident Management System (NIMS)-FEMA required certification for 100, 191, 200, 300, 400, 402, 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 706, and 800. Additional NIMS certification for 775, 701, 703, 706, 702 and 250 preferred.
A valid Class C Texas driver's license is required.

Other Skills and Abilities
Night, weekend, and holiday work required. Must be able to pass extensive background investigation, including drug screen.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Vision:

To provide services that we can all be proud of, by fostering an environment that capitalizes on the talent and capability of every employee. We are empowered to lead by example in a responsible, prompt and effective manner within the community we serve.

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.
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CITY OF LANCASTER, TX

Historical Overview

The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...

Location

Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...

Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.

Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.

Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
- Lancaster, Texas, United States
- https://www.lancaster-tx.com/
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