Director, Office of Emergency Management
Salem, Oregon - Added Feb 11th, 2023
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Director, Office of Emergency Management
State of Oregon
Job Location: In-office at headquarters in Salem, Oregon
Compensation: $148,212
Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with The State of Oregon in its executive search for a Director, Office of Emergency Management.
ABOUT THE OREGON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinates and maintains a statewide emergency services system for emergency and disaster communications. OEM is made up of four Sections: Director’s Office, Technology and Response, Operations and Preparedness, and Mitigation and Recovery Services. OEM awards grant funding to local governments, coordinates search and rescue efforts, and the State 9-1-1 Program. The Drought Council and Oregon Seismic Safety Advisory Commission (OSSPAC) also operate out of OEM. Our responsibilities are defined and authorized in ORS 401.
Response to emergencies or disasters that affect all or part of the state takes place at the local level, in the city or county in which the emergency or disaster occurs. In a large incident or one that affects multiple jurisdictions, OEM may support a coordinated response. The State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) may be activated in a multi-jurisdictional emergency or disaster, and serve as a communications hub to ensure all participating response agencies are coordinated.
OEM supports 18 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and more than 50 county, city, and tribal local emergency management offices around the state. Our vision is an established, equitable culture of preparedness that empowers Oregonians to thrive in times of crisis.
We embrace four core values: Advocacy, Collaboration, Innovation, and Leadership.
For more information, visit the OEM website: https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Pages/About-Us.aspx
OVERVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR’S ROLE:
The Director of the Office of Emergency Management will establish policies related to the State’s emergency management program, establish priorities, and allocate resources to ensure compliance identified in ORS 401. The programs, under the direction and supervision of the Director, also provide backing to other state agencies in the preparation of plans, prior to, during, and following emergency situations. The Director is statutorily designed as the Governor’s Authorized Representative to maintain close contact and communication with federal, state, tribal, and local government policymakers, and officials, as well as private and volunteer organization representatives, to coordinate all emergency planning and operational functions, and to provide the framework for the State recovery efforts.
POLICIES AND RESOURCES
Compensation: $148,212
ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR:
Nine years of management experience; OR six years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a related field
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about whom they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
State of Oregon
Job Location: In-office at headquarters in Salem, Oregon
Compensation: $148,212
Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with The State of Oregon in its executive search for a Director, Office of Emergency Management.
ABOUT THE OREGON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinates and maintains a statewide emergency services system for emergency and disaster communications. OEM is made up of four Sections: Director’s Office, Technology and Response, Operations and Preparedness, and Mitigation and Recovery Services. OEM awards grant funding to local governments, coordinates search and rescue efforts, and the State 9-1-1 Program. The Drought Council and Oregon Seismic Safety Advisory Commission (OSSPAC) also operate out of OEM. Our responsibilities are defined and authorized in ORS 401.
Response to emergencies or disasters that affect all or part of the state takes place at the local level, in the city or county in which the emergency or disaster occurs. In a large incident or one that affects multiple jurisdictions, OEM may support a coordinated response. The State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) may be activated in a multi-jurisdictional emergency or disaster, and serve as a communications hub to ensure all participating response agencies are coordinated.
OEM supports 18 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and more than 50 county, city, and tribal local emergency management offices around the state. Our vision is an established, equitable culture of preparedness that empowers Oregonians to thrive in times of crisis.
We embrace four core values: Advocacy, Collaboration, Innovation, and Leadership.
For more information, visit the OEM website: https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Pages/About-Us.aspx
OVERVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR’S ROLE:
The Director of the Office of Emergency Management will establish policies related to the State’s emergency management program, establish priorities, and allocate resources to ensure compliance identified in ORS 401. The programs, under the direction and supervision of the Director, also provide backing to other state agencies in the preparation of plans, prior to, during, and following emergency situations. The Director is statutorily designed as the Governor’s Authorized Representative to maintain close contact and communication with federal, state, tribal, and local government policymakers, and officials, as well as private and volunteer organization representatives, to coordinate all emergency planning and operational functions, and to provide the framework for the State recovery efforts.
POLICIES AND RESOURCES
| Recruitment and Selection Policy | https://oregon.gov/jobs/Documents/40-010-02.pdf |
| Definitions | https://www.oregon.gov/das/Policies/10-000-01.pdf |
| SEIU 2021 – 2023 CBA: | https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/CBA/SEIU%20Full%20Master%20Collective%20Bargaining%20Agreement%2021-23.pdf |
Compensation: $148,212
ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR:
- Demonstrated commitment and measurable results in equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
- Ability to discern and evaluate multiple perspectives and effectively guide the team to success in the context of sometimes vague, ambiguous, or opposing priorities
- A proven track record of navigating, impacting, and enacting state policy decisions, legislation, and regulatory actions
- Strong social skills with first-class ethics and a high level of integrity
- Advanced knowledge of concepts and theories of public administration, economics, business development, and regulation
- Demonstrated experience driving strategic planning initiatives and program assessments
- Thorough knowledge of Public Policy development, including administrative and legislative processes
- Ability to discern complex policies and issues and synthesize them clearly and compellingly
- Exceptional and demonstrated written and oral communication skills including public speaking and the preparation of issues summaries, testimony, and other written reports of technical and complex nature
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR:
Nine years of management experience; OR six years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a related field
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project. If you have additional questions, please contact the HR Talent Acquisition Consultant.
- Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation are contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about whom they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job ID: 11137