911 Coordinator - Full-time

This is a full-time position at $27,128.00/year. Candidate will work a set schedule but will be on call as needed. Overall Responsibilities To direct and oversee daily activities related to 911/Emergency Communications services to County residents, as directed by the Director of Public Safety and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Duties include, but are not limited to Assists in directing of the overall operation of 911/Emergency Communication Center, including development of policies, procedures and guidelines for the department; assists in directing, supervising and assigning work to all department staff, and handles all related personnel issues.; assists with developing annual operating budget for 911 and Communications; monitors expenditures of department to ensure they remain within budget; recommends and implements plans and procedures related to the Communication Center; develops specifications for various communication and telephone equipment as needed and maintains inventories; oversees all emergency communication equipment to ensure proper maintenance and operation; acts as liaison between County and community/communication-related activities and organizations; assists other County departments in emergency planning; establishes training programs as needed; coordinates the recruitment of qualified personnel.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Planning, Communications or other related field preferred; computer and telecommunication skills required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

4-5 years working experience, preferably in communications area and/or with government agency; also 2-3 years supervisory management experience necessary, or any acceptable combination of experience and/or training.

BENEFITS

Comprehensive benefit package includes contributory healthcare, dental, vision, short-term disability, and lump sum death benefit; contributory pension; monthly vacation and sick day accrual, 14 paid holidays. Armstrong County considers qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, service animals, familiar status, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The County of Armstrong