Advertised Position Title

Operations Director, Center for Emergency Preparedness

Job Description Summary

This position provides leadership for the operations of the Center for Emergency Preparedness (CEP) including its non-credit training offerings. Responsible for ensuring that the operations of the CEP meet the requirements of the Ohio Department of Public Safety inclusive of working with CEP-based academic program personnel and program chairpersons. Assists in developing and recruiting for CEP-based programs and non-credit training opportunities, facilitating strong relationships with the area agencies and companies through outreach, advisory committees, and other activities to promote our offerings to first responders in the greater northwest Ohio area. Assists in coordinating area consortium meetings and events and helps to coordinate non-credit first responder training and the use/rental of the CEP. Monitors faculty credentials for all training in non-credit classes. Assists in the development and monitoring of CEP facility resources and budget. Oversees the schedule of activities at the CEP.

Knowledge

Working knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative code as applicable to Fire and EMT training. General knowledge of ODPS operations and chain of command. Demonstrated experience in working in a collaborative environment. Knowledge of budgeting and effective resource management.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office with particular emphasis on Excel. Proficient in electronic reporting system utilized in ODPS. Good verbal and written communication with students, faculty, staff, administration, and external stakeholders. Strong organizational skills including understanding of budgeting. Ability to use Banner. Strong interpersonal, public relations, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Abilities

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated entrepreneur who can provide leadership in public service arenas and ensure collaborative relations with academic areas. Ability to organize and maintain materials with an attention to detail. Ability to multitask and prioritize projects to conform to program, college, and accreditation deadlines. Ability to work with other public safety, federal and health agencies. Ability to problem solve and brainstorm.

Other Characteristics

Must be ethical, have integrity, and be dependable and trustworthy. Must be organized in daily work. Must be professional in manner, dress and communication. Must represent Owens Community College well in the first-responder community and the business community at large.

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus Location

Toledo

Union Position

Non-Bargaining Unit

Job Classification

Administrator

Duty Days

260 Days = 12 months

Work Schedule

M-F 8-5PM

Grant Funded Position

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Basis

Salary

Hiring Range

$64,260-$72,252

Retirement System

SERS

What minimum level of education is needed to satisfactorily perform the job at entry level? Check the level that applies to the job

Associate degree or two-year technical certificate

What minimum types of experience are needed to enter the job at entry level? Also, what is the minimum time required for each type of experience?

Minimum of five years working in the emergency services field including as a first responder, instructor, and/or manager.
Demonstrated experience in financial and budgetary management.
Demonstrated experience in collaborative environment experience.
Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management role.

What field(s) should training or degree be related to?

Fields of emergency preparedness: professional experience demonstrating knowledge of all-hazard preparation and response at the regional, national and/or international level.

Are any state, federal, or professional licenses, certifications, or certificates required to enter the job? If so please list.

Professional certification or professional experience demonstrating knowledge of all-hazard preparation and response.

Preferred Qualifications

What preferred types of experience are needed to enter the job at entry level? Also, what is the preferred time required for each type of experience?

Essential Function

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Develops relationships with area businesses and agencies that lead to revenue-generating opportunities for the CEP and first responder programs. 2. Works with marketing to develop and coordinate public safety and emergency preparedness marketing initiatives. 3. Coordinates and/or manages the scheduling of credit and non-credit first responder activities at the CEP. 4. Develops, monitors and administers CEP budget for non-credit activities. 5.Develops, monitors, and administers CEP budget for non-credit activities, all maintenance and replacement needs for the CEP, and non-credit training and facilities usage. 6. Serve as the authorizing official of a training institution. Which shall serve as a program director as needed by the state or other entity unless the authorizing official designates a program director and informs all related parties of the official nomination.

Essential Function

FIRE ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE 1. Complies with all rules and laws applicable to firefighter, fire safety inspector, and instructor courses under the Owens Community College Fire Charter. 2. Prepares and/or approves all required documents for chartering as defined in Chapter 4765-11 of the Ohio Administrative code and section 4765.55 of the Revised Code. 3. Maintains current documentation of compliance with NFPA 1403 on live fire training. 4. Assures the integrity and security of testing materials, procedures and requirements of the charter as required in Chapter 4765-11 of the Administrative Code. 5. Ensures each proctor receives directions in the state examination process and is familiar with all registration, security, and access procedures for testing.

Essential Function

• The program director may delegate instructor evaluations to a fire instructor trainer as long as the program director approves the evaluation.

Essential Function

COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION: 1. Sits on the Owens Fire Consortium and facilitates effective two-way communication among area agencies and the College. 2. Coordinates activities with the Ohio Fire Academy for non-credit training. 3. Establishes a CEP advisory committee that shall meet at least one time each year based on the charter cycle, which includes local area public safety personal. 4. Keep accurate attendance records for all CEP events, including all TFRD and TPD contract needs/tracking.

Posting Number

S00489P

Job Open Date

Committee Review Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

Title IX

Owens Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To find out more about the Title IX program and our initiatives

All questions regarding applications can be submitted to employment@owens.edu

On Call Requirements

Yes

Minimum Expectations

Rarely used but considered on call 24/7 in case of emergency.

Travel

Yes

Minimum Expectations

Occasional travel to Findlay, Columbus, and other area Fire and Rescue agencies. Also may require travel to area high schools for CCP activities. May travel to other locations as determined by the ODPS for accreditation, meetings, workshops, and conferen

Evenings

Yes

Minimum Expectations

Occasionally training may require weekend and or evening presence at CEP.

Shift Work

No

Minimum Expectations

Maximum Reference Requests

Minimum Reference Requests

3