City of Portland - Emergency Communications Deputy Director
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Portland Regional Communications Center (PRCC) is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and motivated leader to fill the position of Emergency Communications Deputy Director. PRCC is one of 24 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) in the State of Maine and serves the communities of Portland, South Portland, and Cape Elizabeth.Supporting the Director, the Deputy Director will oversee a team of 37 Telecommunicators, dispatching Police, Fire, and EMS for both 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls. PRCC is located within the Portland Police Department and is overseen by the Emergency Communications Director and PRCC Board. The Emergency Communications Deputy Director reports to the Emergency Communications Director.Primary Duties:Proactively assist the Director with a broad range of managerial, administrative, and project management duties to support PRCC staff and public safety operations.Supervise and monitor the work of Telecommunicators to determine compliance with State laws, Police, Fire & EMS dispatching procedures, productivity, and department standards.The ideal candidate will be able to lead with a strong moral character, be resilient in a stressful environment, and have proven emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.Requirements:Proven management and supervisory experience.Thorough understanding of PSAP operations and radio/telephone communications equipment.Must be able to obtain full certification by the State of Maine as an emergency telecommunicator and maintain these certifications.Associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or the combination of education and/or work in the field of emergency communications.Strong IT, Project Management, and Computer Assisted Dispatch administration skill sets.Necessary Special Requirements:Must be able to obtain full certification by the State of Maine as an emergency telecommunicator and maintain required certifications, including:Medical Priorities Emergency Medical Dispatching CertificationMedical Priorities Emergency Fire Dispatching CertificationMaine BCI Certified Terminal OperatorMedical Priorities Emergency Telecommunicator CertificationMaine ESCB Next Generation 911 CertificationApplications accepted until filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check, including a polygraph examination.Salary & Benefits:This is a non-union position (Band C52), Salary range: $83,941 to $91,731 annually. The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentivesThirteen paid holidaysSick, vacation, and personal leaveLife, dental, vision and income protection insurancesChoice of retirement plans, including a pension planUse of City recreation facilitiesDiscount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas CollegeIf you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8649.The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.To apply, visit
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