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C7030 -9/97 DEPUTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR/COMMUNICATIONS Gr�r�u e t nFEDEI'lON OF WORK_: Performs difficult technical and .administrative work supervising the consolidated communications center operation; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervised is exercised over technical and clerical staff. TY'PIC_AT. TASKS: Supervises the work of all employees in the Communications Center, plans, directs and evaluates the operation of the Communications Center, Assists Emergency Management Director in establishing goals and objectives for the Communications Center, Develops and implements policies and standard operating procedures; Ensures compliance with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulations; Prepares operating budget; Determines training needs and oversees the training program, Oversees the maintenance of the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system; Prepares and reviews all employee evaluations; Evaluates, counsels and disciplines employees; Plans organizes and schedules shift and work assignment of personnel; Identifies and corrects safety hazards and enforces safety rules; Oversees the operations and staffing of the Emergency Operations Center in the event of an emergency; Serves as liaison between communications center, agencies and the community in regard to public relations; Performs related tasks as required. KNOWLEDGES SKIT IS AND ABMITM&' Comprehensive knowledge of the methods and procedures of operating a 9 -1 -1 communication system; comprehensive knowledge Federal and State regulations governing transmission by radio and teletype; thorough knowledge of the geography of the County and surrounding area; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to operate all equipment utilized in a 9 -1 -1 center, ability to speak distinctly; ability to deal courteously with the public under stressful conditions. EDT J ATION AND EXPERMCL Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and at least 3 years experience as a Telecommunications Shift Supervisor. SPECI Al, `RFO,X REU=S: Medical Di atch Must possess Division of Criminal Informati on (DCI), Emergency sP (EMD); Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Incident Command System (ICS) certifications; and have completed the Hazmat Awareness level training course. Must -haye- completed the Domestic Violence and Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)