Emergency Response Manager
Butte County
Date Posted:
June 11, 2013
Salary:
$57,939.86 – $77,644.74 annually
Description:
The County of Butte seeks a qualified individual to serve as
EMERGENCY RESPONSE MANAGER FOR BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH;
PROGRAM MANAGER, COMMUNITY SERVICES Butte County. This
position will manage the Emergency Preparedness and Response
programs, grants, trainings, and operations of the local health
department. Under limited supervision, develops, manages,
and coordinates community and emergency medical services programs
and staff to provide emergency management, and health prevention
and treatment services to county residents.
Distinguishing Characteristics: In the
Program Manager classification, incumbents manage staff,
facilities, budgets, and interaction with the community and other
service providers/agencies; and exercise independent judgment for
directing the emergency medical management and treatment provided
to clients, according to ethical and legal standards. Reports to
a Manager or Assistant Director.
Some responsibilities include:
Develops and maintains health assessment, treatment, and
emergency medical programs and plans; reviews and critiques
performance and outcome measures; assesses quality and
conformance to standards. Guides, supervises and assists
staff; prioritizes and assigns projects; develops staff skills
and conducts performance evaluations; identifies training needs
and provides training for staff. Provides coaching,
counseling and guidance on professional responsibilities and
technical skills; designs, conducts, and evaluates emergency
management exercises. Leads and manages multi-disciplinary
team meetings to review client caseload, treatment, concerns, and
recommendations; reviews and approves progress reports; may
represent clients in administrative hearings and dispute
resolutions. Manages facilities as required; coordinates
supplies and equipment; may coordinate fixed asset design,
purchase and installation; may test emergency operations
equipment. Analyzes trends, and evaluates program
requirements and resource utilization; coordinates program
planning and evaluation; coordinates protocols to effect
integrated services and/or multi-hazard emergency medical
response with other programs, departments and agencies; responds
to requests for information. Monitors budget and
expenditures for services; assures that appropriate services are
provided; coordinates information and assures effective
communications between programs. Reviews and approves
documents, clinical files and billing records for all
programs. Develops and enhances cooperative professional
relationships with local community agencies. Provides
consultation and training to other organizations in the community
on health issues and emergency medical/disaster response;
conducts presentations and training to County staff, agencies and
general public to introduce and communicate the roles and
functions of the programs. Maintains expertise in field of
service through participation in applicable educational
opportunities. Prepares and distributes public service
announcements and newsletters. Communicates with the media
regarding department functions and emergency medical
services. May maintain the departmental resource library
and perform research as required.
How To Apply:
Applications will be accepted until 07/10/2013 5:00 pm. Learn more about this opportunity and apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/buttecountyca/default.cfm or search Butte County Human Resources. If you have questions you can email Rob Barth at rbarth@buttecounty.net.
Final Deadline:
July 10, 2013 at 5:00 pm