Additional Information
Suffolk County, New York is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant to Commissioner of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is responsible for assisting the Commissioner of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services with the preparation and coordination of departmental activities associated with disaster and hazard mitigation, response, relief, recovery, and security. Major emphasis of this position is on the coordination of these activities and services with various County Departments, government agencies, municipalities, and non-government agencies in preparation for and during times of emergencies. Responsibility is included for assisting County residents seeking services in the aftermath of disasters or catastrophic events. Work is performed under the direction of the Commissioner and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIE S
Supports and assists in the coordination of the Department's activities and responsibilities with various state and federal agencies outside County government, such as the New York State Office of Emergency Management, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, American Red Cross, etc.;
Supports and assists in the coordination of the Department's activities and responsibilities with other County departments, such as the Suffolk County Executive's Office, the Suffolk County Department of Law, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works, the Suffolk County Department of Health, etc.;
Oversees daily security operations; plans and implements security policies and procedures; and provides all necessary information to the Commissioner;
Acts as liaison with local, state, and federal agencies (government, non-government, law enforcement, government and commercial aviation transportation facilities, etc.):
Administers County applications for reimbursement as a result of declared disasters;
Collects and analyzes data and prepares reports pertinent to departmental recovery efforts;
Participates in emergency working groups with outside federal and non-government agencies;
Provides assistance to County residents seeking the Department's services.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Working knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of state, federal and local government emergency resource management; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department employees, officials of other agencies, outside personnel and the general public; ability to prepare reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to a wide-range of groups; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Salary: $94,299
Suffolkcountyny · Yaphank, NY