Emergency Management Deputy Director Operations

Position Type:
Supervisory/Management/Emergency Management Deputy Director

Date Posted:
6/12/2026

Location:
Emergency Management

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled
ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR OPERATIONS

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management

HIRING RANGE: $29.59-$32.86/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years


BENEFITS OFFERED:


• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: 36 hr/week (Available 24/7 in the event of an emergency)

LOCATION OF POSITION: Throughout Elkhart County


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Some Travel Outside Elkhart County Required (Please complete driving page on application)


JOB SUMMARY:
Provides assistance to the Director of Emergency Management as directed with planning and functions related to emergency preparedness and with implementation and administration during exercises or real emergency events. May be called upon to assume the duties and responsibilities of Director in the Director's absence, as directed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• 5 years in public administration, emergency/disaster planning, firefighting, police protection, emergency response services and/or related activities
• Associate's degree with in-depth emergency/disaster preparedness experience
• Valid driver's license
• Successful completion of Professional Emergency Managers basic, senior and master level training per DHS assessment requirements, within 1 year of employment
• Successful completion of DHS Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer course work, within 6 months of employment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• CPR/First Aid Certification Required & Hepatitis B Vaccine Eligible
• Pre-employment background check and drug test

Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
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APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer