St. Lawrence County Government

Emergency Services Director

Job Description

Are you an experienced leader dedicated to public safety and emergency response?  St. Lawrence County is seeking a professional Emergency Services Director to lead and coordinate county-wide emergency services, management, preparedness, and operations.

About the role:  As the Emergency Services Director, direct oversight is provided over the County’s emergency management programs, Public Safety Answering Point (911 center operations), and communications systems. This is a high-impact role where leadership will guide preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts across multiple agencies and departments in the County.

Key Responsibilities:  Oversee all operations of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).  Coordinate Emergency response across fire, rescue, police, and other local, state and federal agencies.  Manage department budgeting, grant writing, procurement, inventory control, and capital planning.  Development and implement emergency preparedness training, drills, and public awareness programs.  Act as liaison with government agencies, media and the public during emergency events.  Supervise and evaluate departmental staff and emergency communications personnel.  Lead after-action debriefs, and continuity of operations.  Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.

Send resume and letter of application to Ruth A Doyle, St. Lawrence County Administrator, 48 Court Street, Canton, New York 13617.

Application deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025. AA/EEO.

Compensation

Salary Range: $83,587 - $103,317 with competitive benefits that include health insurance with a buy out option, dental & vision insurances, life insurance option, New York State Retirement, access to New York State Deferred Compensation and Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and a generous accrual structure with access to personal, vacation, sick and compensatory time.

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:  Thorough knowledge of emergency management protocols, fire and rescue operations, and telecommunications systems.  Effective leadership, planning, and public speaking abilities.  Familiarity with incident command systems, mutual aid planning, and disaster recovery.  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate across agencies and levels of government.  Experience managing grants and departmental budgets.  Ability to maintain a calm and stable demeanor.

Minimum Requirements:

(a) Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Business Administration, Planning, Communications, or related field, 6 years of full-time experience in emergency preparedness, firefighting, rescue, or emergency planning (with 4 years in a supervisory role)

(b) Associates Degree in a related field, 8 years of full-time experience as above (with 4 years in a supervisory role)

(c) High School Diploma or equivalent 10 years of full-time experience as above (with 4 years in a supervisory role)

Volunteer experience may be considered if it meets equivalency standards.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid time off (sick days, vacation days)

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