EMA Deputy Director

Job Description

Jasper County Emergency Management is accepting applications to fill the full-time position of Deputy Director.  Salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 based on the qualification and experience of the selected candidate.

This position willl assist the Director in the event of a disaster within Jasper County or surrounding counties (tornado, derecho, flood, winter storm, major loss of power, pandemic, etc.).  State of Iowa Paramedic certification perferred, State of Iowa EMT-B or equivalent medical training required.  Other requirements include: valid Iowa driver's license, experience in emergency planning, Incident Command System, and National Incident Management System required.  Other duties include but not limited to: Develop and coordinate county-wide EMS programs and related services, promote partnership with local organizations (EMS & Fire) grant writing, Public Safety Instructor, analyze needs and provide county-wide training, coordinate and evaluate scenarios/drills for public safety, assist with maintaining county's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, assist director in coordinating field and Emergency Operations Center activities, or other duties/tasks as assigned.

A complete job description can be view by clicking on the link above or below this job posting.

Applications are available by clicking on the above or below application link, or at the Jasper County Human Resources office located in the County Administration building at 315 W 3rd St. N, Ste. 320 in Newton. All applications must be completed and received no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 2, 2024, to be eligible for the selection process.

Completed applications can be emailed, mailed, faxed, or delivered in person to one of the following:

Jasper County Human Resources
Attn: Dennis Simon
315 W 3rd St. N, Ste. 320
Newton, IA 50208
Fax: 641-787-1101
Email: hr@jasperia.org

Drug testing and background checks are required for employment.

Jasper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description