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Job Announcement - Douglas County Office of Emerge...
Mike Alexander

Douglas County Office of Emergency Management is filling one vacancy for Deputy Director of Emergency Management.


Job Announcement: https://douglasco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/6/home/requisition/2544?c=douglasco


Contact: Mike Alexander (malexand@dcsheriff.net)


Deputy Director, Emergency Management

Employment Type: Full-time Regular 

Pay Range: $101,334.00 - 152,000.00

Location: Castle Rock, CO

Elected Office / Department: SHERIFF

Job Number: req2544

Closing Date: 11/15/2024

Education and/or Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, emergency management or closely related field and five years of related emergency services experience is required.


A Master’s degree in public administration, emergency management or related field and specialized experience in wildland fire management, emergency medical services and/or emergency management is preferred.


A combination of appropriate education and experience may be considered.


Special Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license is required at time of employment.
  • Ability to complete a NWCG type S-130/S-190 basic wildland fire training curriculum.
  • Extensive knowledge of the National Incident Management System, fire service and EMS procedures.
  • Able to pass qualifying exams and background checks.
  • Ability to obtain a Colorado or IAEM Certified Emergency Manager Certificate.
  • Willingness to work on-call on a rotating basis as required, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.



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