Director, DC Emergency Management Agency

The DC Emergency Management Agency (DCEMA) is seeking a Director to lead the agency. DCEMA's mission is to protect the lives and property of District residents and visitors during major emergencies and disasters of all types through effective planning and timely operational response. DCEMA ensures the continuity of government during and following major disasters by coordinating communications efforts.

DCEMA maintains the Executive Command and Communications Center (ECC), which provides communications and timely information regarding city conditions to the Executive Office and other key District Government officials. The ECC is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is augmented by additional personnel when situations require it. In addition, DCEMA manages the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the civilian operations command center used during disasters and emergencies. The EOC is connected through multiple technologies to the Metropolitan Police Department Joint Operation Command Complex (JOCC), the law enforcement command center, as well as the specific operations centers of other critical agencies such as the District Department of Transportation and the Department of Health.

The Director is a member of the Mayor's Cabinet and works under the general direction of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, who provides guidance and makes assignments in terms of general objectives and priorities. The Director is responsible for: 1) assuring the District of Columbia's readiness and operational capability to respond to and recover from local emergencies, natural or man-made disasters or national emergency situations; 2) maintaining the Executive Command and Communication Center (ECC) and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC); 3) coordinating special events that occur in the Nation's Capital, such as the Presidential Inauguration, parades, block parties, cultural festivals, demonstrations, and national petitioning by citizens voicing their first amendment rights; 4) coordinating the local response to snow emergencies; 5) maintaining and disseminating information on the storage and transportation of hazardous chemicals in the city as required by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1988 (SARA Title III), and numerous other duties.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Six years of Public Safety experience is desired, with at least three years in emergency management. It is required that the incumbent have extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, criteria, and standards for dealing with emergency response, Homeland Security and general safety issues. Qualified applicants will have proven senior leadership experience. The ability to effectively coordinate a variety of emergency management related activities, to develop emergency management plans and procedures, to effectively consult on emergency management issues, to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to work collaboratively with diverse groups on complicated projects is required. Salary: $111,500 - $140,000.

All applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume, which should specifically address the applicant's experience in those areas listed above, including size and composition of staff supervised, the size and mix of systems responsible for, and the size of budgets and other significant indicators. Failure to address these items may eliminate you from consideration. Please send all application materials to: Mr. Kenyatta L. Uzzell, Executive Recruitment Manager, Office of the Director, DC Office of Personnel, 441 4th Street NW, Suite 300S, Washington, DC 20001 or electronically to: Kenyatta.Uzzell@dc.gov.

All applications must be received no later than 5:00 pm, February 13, 2004.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.