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Emergency Communications Manager (10-001)
City of Cincinnati Job Opportunity
Unclassified Appointment - Announcement# 10-001
(Open to the Public and to City Employees)
Salary: $73,823 - $99,662 annually (Dependent on Qualifications)
COVER LETTER, DETAILED RESUME, & TRANSCRIPT DEADLINE:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Emergency Communications Manager reports directly to the Assistant City Manager and has line authority over operations and maintenance of the City’s municipal emergency dispatch system. This employee works with Police and Fire Department Liaisons to address issues as they arise regarding planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing and participates in the work of staff responsible for emergency dispatch services; participates in the development of policies and procedures; trains subordinate staff in performance of duties; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures; is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and accuracy related with the biennial budget, prepares reports on dispatching activities, to include statistical and planning reports, and maintains records as assigned; and develops and implements a public information program on citizen access to the E911 system.
QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following (or equivalent) fields; public administration, business administration, electrical engineering, security studies, emergency management, fire science, or criminal justice and five years experience in public safety communications management. Possession of, or ability to obtain, APCO and/or NENA relevant certifications, completion of EMD training and amateur radio certification. Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.
EXAMPLES OF REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO THIS POSITION:
Knowledge of:
Computer aided dispatching methods, systems, and equipment as applied to law enforcement, fire, and EMS dispatching.
911 and all related telephone systems/call handling.
All phases of emergency communications.
The proper utilization of the municipal emergency dispatch system.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Emergency dispatch system operations and equipment.
Geography, streets, neighborhoods, hospital locations, etc. in Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Services provided by outside departments/agencies as well as utilities using streets and right-of-ways sufficient to know whom to contact in case of an emergency.
City human resources policies and procedures; civil service rules; union contracts and procedures.
Police Department Manual of Rules and Regulations, and the Police Department Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
Fire Department Rules and Regulations and Fire Department Operating Procedures Manual.
Principles of emergency medical response and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD).
Safety rules, regulations and requirements related to work procedures, equipment, and materials.
800 MHz, microwave connectivity, amateur radio, and all radio systems functionality (current and future).
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions and related operations.
Fusion Center resources and equipment.
Regional Command Vehicle and Communications Vehicle resources.
Current Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) and radio systems in use.
Skill to:
Operate a personal computer, calculator, and other office equipment.
Operate a variety of communications devices.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions; recommend repairs or replacements.
Perform mathematical computations used to estimate job requirements and costs.
Update and operate the Dialogic Communicator System (or equivalent).
Operate the Hamilton County Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Hamilton County Civil Defense Siren System.
Operate CODESPEAR Reverse 911 system (or equivalent).
Ability to:
Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower-level staff.
Develop training and procedural documents, metrics, and key performance indicators, through the understanding of Police and Fire operations and industry standards/best practices.
Select, manage, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, detailed resume, salary history and five professional references (as a single Word document) and transcript to darrell.ludlow@cincinnati-oh.gov
For more information related to the City of Cincinnati, please go to
www.cincinnati-oh.gov.
All finalists will be subject to a background investigation examining criminal, credit and driving histories.
ASSIGNED ANALYST: Darrell Wm. Ludlow, 513.352.6240
DATE RELEASED: January 4, 2010
TDD: 513.352.2419
City of Cincinnati, Human Resources Department
Two Centennial Plaza
805 Central Ave, Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
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