KMA Human Resources Consulting LLC
911 Emergency Communications Director
KMA Human Resources Consulting LLC, Rockland, Maine, us, 04841
Knox County911 Emergency Communications DirectorRockland, MaineKnox County
is seeking a
911 Emergency Communications Director
, to be based in their Rockland, ME office. The Communications Director is responsible for the daily emergency telecommunications and related services provided by the Knox Regional Communications Center to include law enforcement, fire, EMS, and EMA. This position directs and is responsible for all personnel matters within the Communications department.Requirements of the 911 Emergency Communications Director:
A four-year college degree in a related field, or the equivalent in education and closely related work experience, required.Four (4) years of management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in progressive management.Ability to manage and supervise an office serving the public safety community with communications for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and EMAAbility to interact with User Group and executive boards, top-level officials in state, county, and local government, legislators, telephone company personnel, and other public and private entities. An understanding of communications and the nature of public safety.Ability to research FCC regulations, Federal laws, State statutes and governmental rulings to ascertain operating parameters for 9-1-1.Must be a resident of Knox County, or live within 10 miles of the County line, within nine months from date of hire.Have no criminal record and be willing to submit to both psychological and polygraph examinations.Possess or obtain within two years of employment the following professional qualifications: The National Crime Information Center Terminal Operators course, E9-1-1 operator certification in GeoLynx, Guardian and APU Certification, Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification, Fire Dispatcher Certification, Emergency Telecommunicator Certification, Terminal Operator Certification.Benefits of the Job:
Annual pay in the range of $68,640 - $95,160Health insurance (100% paid for employee)Dental, vision, and life insuranceFlex Spending AccountRetirement Plan with employer contributionGenerous vacation, sick and holiday payResponsibilities of the 911 Emergency Communications Director:
Directs the planning, organizing and carrying out of all of the County’s communications and dispatch activities, conferring as necessary with law enforcement agencies, EMA, state police, fire, EMS, contract communities and other agencies, to ensure that its activities are an integral and coordinated part of the overall County and State communication-dispatch system.Acts as liaison between the State of Maine, Department of Public Safety, and the Emergency Services Communications Bureau for all aspects of the 9-1-1 system.Annually develops th e
communications budget in conjunction with the Executive Board, including the preparation of long- and short-term capital improvement budgets, for submission through the normal County budget process; manages expenses to approved budget.Responsible for bringing awareness among the citizens of the County as to the use of the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system; coordinates with all law enforcement, fire and medical agencies in all matters pertaining to the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system.Responsible for onsite inspections of remote tower sites and radio equipmentWorks in the field as an incident dispatcher and works in the EOC.Serves as a member of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials.Serves as a member of the Maine Emergency County Communications Association.Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system; I Am Responding; Local Area Network Law Enforcement System; Windows NT Server; NAWAS unit; Various Radio and Telephone equipment; Microwave system; other communications equipment as required.Knox County
, located in the mid-coast region is known for features like Camden Hills State Park and coastal lighthouses. Its county seat is the beautiful City of Rockland on the western shore of Penobscot Bay.KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASEEqual Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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is seeking a
911 Emergency Communications Director
, to be based in their Rockland, ME office. The Communications Director is responsible for the daily emergency telecommunications and related services provided by the Knox Regional Communications Center to include law enforcement, fire, EMS, and EMA. This position directs and is responsible for all personnel matters within the Communications department.Requirements of the 911 Emergency Communications Director:
A four-year college degree in a related field, or the equivalent in education and closely related work experience, required.Four (4) years of management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in progressive management.Ability to manage and supervise an office serving the public safety community with communications for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and EMAAbility to interact with User Group and executive boards, top-level officials in state, county, and local government, legislators, telephone company personnel, and other public and private entities. An understanding of communications and the nature of public safety.Ability to research FCC regulations, Federal laws, State statutes and governmental rulings to ascertain operating parameters for 9-1-1.Must be a resident of Knox County, or live within 10 miles of the County line, within nine months from date of hire.Have no criminal record and be willing to submit to both psychological and polygraph examinations.Possess or obtain within two years of employment the following professional qualifications: The National Crime Information Center Terminal Operators course, E9-1-1 operator certification in GeoLynx, Guardian and APU Certification, Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification, Fire Dispatcher Certification, Emergency Telecommunicator Certification, Terminal Operator Certification.Benefits of the Job:
Annual pay in the range of $68,640 - $95,160Health insurance (100% paid for employee)Dental, vision, and life insuranceFlex Spending AccountRetirement Plan with employer contributionGenerous vacation, sick and holiday payResponsibilities of the 911 Emergency Communications Director:
Directs the planning, organizing and carrying out of all of the County’s communications and dispatch activities, conferring as necessary with law enforcement agencies, EMA, state police, fire, EMS, contract communities and other agencies, to ensure that its activities are an integral and coordinated part of the overall County and State communication-dispatch system.Acts as liaison between the State of Maine, Department of Public Safety, and the Emergency Services Communications Bureau for all aspects of the 9-1-1 system.Annually develops th e
communications budget in conjunction with the Executive Board, including the preparation of long- and short-term capital improvement budgets, for submission through the normal County budget process; manages expenses to approved budget.Responsible for bringing awareness among the citizens of the County as to the use of the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system; coordinates with all law enforcement, fire and medical agencies in all matters pertaining to the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system.Responsible for onsite inspections of remote tower sites and radio equipmentWorks in the field as an incident dispatcher and works in the EOC.Serves as a member of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials.Serves as a member of the Maine Emergency County Communications Association.Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system; I Am Responding; Local Area Network Law Enforcement System; Windows NT Server; NAWAS unit; Various Radio and Telephone equipment; Microwave system; other communications equipment as required.Knox County
, located in the mid-coast region is known for features like Camden Hills State Park and coastal lighthouses. Its county seat is the beautiful City of Rockland on the western shore of Penobscot Bay.KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASEEqual Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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