Emergency Services Director

Now Hiring: Emergency Services Director | St. Lawrence County, NY

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 communication 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

Develop 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

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

Salary Range: $83,587 - $103,317

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.

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) Associate’s 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

Apply Today!

Application Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025 - Close of Business

To apply or learn more, email rdoyle@stlawco.gov or visit: https://stlawco.gov/Departments/HumanResources

St. Lawrence County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary/Compensation: $83,587 - $103,317 per year