OEM Deputy Director

King County Office of Emergency Management is looking for a great people leader to serve as Deputy Division Director in the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to: support and manage the division's daily office operations, including financial stability and reporting, and related administrative responsibilities; support and manage emergency operations coordination; and, provide overall leadership in Emergency Management for King County and the region.
 
ABOUT THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OEM)
The King County Office of Emergency Management has a regional mission to provide leadership and high-quality services that improve the safety of the public in and increase the resilience of King County.  The Emergency Management Program specializes in disaster preparedness and emergency operations in the prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery mission areas.  King County OEM coordinates development of regional emergency management capabilities through risk assessment, gap identification, and analysis and evaluation.  King County OEM also provides strategic coordination of regional capability execution during emergency operations, including managing the King County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), located at the Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center (RCECC).

To learn more about OEM, visit our website at: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/emergency-management.aspx
 
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
 
ABOUT KING COUNTY (GREATER SEATTLE METRO AREA)
King County has a strong and resilient economy and an environment where people and businesses can thrive. Located on Puget Sound in Washington State, and covering 2,134 square miles, King County is nearly twice as large as the average county in the United States. With more than 2 million people, it also ranks as the 13th most populous county in the nation.

King County encompasses 39 cities and is truly an international destination, with more than 100 languages spoken in the region. More than 30 million tourists from all over the U.S. and the world visit King County every year. King County is home to the vibrant urban centers of Seattle and Bellevue, suburban areas, small towns, islands, and rural communities, as well as vast forests, spectacular mountains, glittering bodies of water, and productive farmlands. 

Cities in King County frequently appear on "Best Places to Live" lists and is #34 on the 2017 Forbes "The Best Places for Business and Careers" List. As home to some of the world's most influential companies and industries, our leaders are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive economy that benefits all. In addition, King County government was named by Forbes as one of the nation's top 200 employers in 2016. Many King County communities have highly rated schools, nationally recognized restaurants, vibrant recreation, and numerous cultural opportunities. Housing options range from single-family homes to high-rise apartments and condos to large country acreage. In King County, you'll find a community that suits you best, from urban neighborhoods, suburban developments with walkable amenities, to rustic rural settings.

KEY EXPECTATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR

The Deputy Division Director reports to the OEM Division Director and will serve as a leader for the regional efforts in emergency management with various county agencies and municipalities.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing and promoting goals, vision, workforce management, performance measures, and strategies;

• Participating in the development of operating budget with a focus on aligning strategic priorities with current resources;

• Leading effective change management practices with employees and stakeholders;

• Collaborating with key stakeholders and creating a communications plan and structure to enable effective and timely responses with stakeholders on the status of major projects and initiatives;

• Fostering a culture of innovation with a strong sense of how to develop and offer new services to meet current and emerging customer needs;

• Utilizing internal and external resources, technology, and continuous improvement techniques to report metrics, improve processes, create more capacity, and deliver greater value;

• Collaborating with various municipalities and county agencies to provide high-quality services that improve the safety of the public in and the resilience of King County;

• Leading, coaching, issuing discipline, and providing feedback to OEM staff members;

• Leading coordination efforts during emergency operations at the King County EOC, the scene of an incident, or another location;

• Guiding preparedness efforts using a risk-based approach to capability development, assessment, and revision.