Open Position: Public Safety Broadband Manager - KDEM

Wichita, KS

Description: Coordinate and facilitate public safety broadband planning activities on behalf of the State of Kansas: interfaces with government officials at the local, state, tribal, and federal levels of government to provide technical assistance for FirstNet and to provide a common understanding of strategies. Assists the single point of contact (statewide interoperability coordinator) with broadband planning, deployment, and usage with FirstNet Authority and FirstNet. Assists in maintaining the FirstNet Portal for uplift and account management for the Emergency Communication Section and or other users as assigned. Track sand maintains broadband deployments at the state level and ESF2 function...and more.

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Full time department head position.  Under the general supervision of the County Administrator, this exempt position is responsible for the operations of the Emergency Management Department for Harvey County.  Performs comprehensive emergency management program activities, which include mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.  May lead or assist with projects in many program areas including disaster exercises, planning, public education, operations, public information, logistics, technology and equipment support, homeland security and training.  Applicant must possess strong communication, public relations, organizational and supervisory skills.  Enforce and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.  Prepare budget and control expenditures.  Field questions, concerns and complaints from public.

Required Education and/or Experience:

Master’s degree or equivalent; or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Kansas Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred.

Beginning Salary Range:         $57,241 - - - - $65,832   Depending on qualifications

Resume may be mailed to Harvey County Administration, HR Director, PO Box 687, Newton, KS  67114 or you may apply on-line at www.ksgovjobs.com.  Position will close September 17, 2021.