EMA ASSISTANT MANAGER 

TRACKING CODE: EMA_26001 

POSITION: ASSISTANT MANAGER, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (EMA)  

The Lake County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is driven to maximize the safety, security and resiliency of our communities and resources before, during and after emergencies and disasters. We are seeking experienced and dynamic emergency management professionals who are strong leaders, outstanding communicators, and approach their work with a “can-do” attitude in a collaborative spirit that produces results.  If you are an experienced and professional leader who is customer service-oriented, innovative, and willing to take on complex opportunities, Lake County wants you! 

THE POSITION 

The Assistant Manager has a wide variety of responsibilities and professional challenges including: 

• Partner with the EMA Manager and staff to administer, coordinate, and execute the emergency management program for 700,000 residents 

• Develop, maintain, and exercise Lake County's emergency operations plan, continuity of operations plan, and associated subordinate policies, plans, and procedures 

• Provide expert advice and assistance to 52 municipalities and numerous public and private organizations for similar plans and exercises 

• Build relationships with state and local emergency managers, first responders, municipal and county leaders and departments, business representatives, volunteers, residents, and others 

• Address routine challenges from a continually evolving career field and the varied natural and man-made emergencies a large, suburban county experiences

OUR ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY 

Lake County (pop. 703,462), located in northeastern Illinois along the shore of Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago, is a large, complex and professional organization consisting of more than 30 departments and divisions that provide services including law enforcement, water and sewerage treatment, public health, criminal justice, transportation, public works, land use planning, building inspections, and emergency management.  Our work is accomplished through the collaborative efforts of approximately 2,600 employees, a $500 million budget, the leadership of an appointed County Administrator and the governance of a 21-member elected County Board which is led by a County Board Chair. 

Lake County residents enjoy a tremendous quality of life that provides just the right balance between work and play—from beautiful recreational areas and waterways, outstanding forest preserves, superb shopping experiences, and other entertainment venues - to top notch schools, and global industry that help make its economy strong, Lake County promises the comforts of the suburbs with the pleasure of the city. To learn more about what makes Lake County special, visit www.LakeCountyLife.org. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

The responsibilities of the position require the Assistant Manager to have important skills including: 

• Work responsibly and independently while carrying out assigned or mandated projects of varying difficulty and complexity 
• Exercise considerable independent professional judgement in solving most problems that arise within their assigned work areas 
• Build, guide, and lead teams on large and complex projects and during emergencies, including an Emergency Operations Center 
• Provide appropriate leadership and direction to the EMA staff while promoting positive morale, creativity, and teamwork, while setting goals and provide mentoring and feedback

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Interested candidates should minimally possess the following education and experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Political Science, Public or Business Administration, or related degree; and completion of all Incident Command System (ICS) classes required by the County to include ICS courses 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.  The possession of a valid driver’s license is required. 
• Recommended to have completed E/L0449 and associated classes for ability to teach ICS 300/400, or completion of E/L0449 within first year of hire. 
• Minimum Experience: Four years of experience in management of emergency preparedness and coordination of multi-agency and multi-jurisdiction operations; minimum of two years of (a) operational planning and implementation of training activities and (b) supervisory experience

COMPENSATION 

Lake County is offering a competitive salary (hiring range is from $87,433.68 to $99,769.43 +/- commensurate with experience) along with an excellent and comprehensive benefits package.  

Interested professionals are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter by March 28, 2021 here. 

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package with performance-based incentive plans. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program.  Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!    

To learn more about the department you will be working for, visit Emergency Management Agency.  To learn more about other services Lake County provides and to see some of our employees in action, visit our website to view videos. 

If you need assistance writing your resume, we have some tools to help you at our Human Resources website. 

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. 

LAKE COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO BEING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

JOB LOCATION: Waukegan and Libertyville, Illinois, United States 

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time/Regular 

SALARY: 87,433.68-99,769.43 USD 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED until May 28, 2021 at 4:00pm CST .

Required Skills Required Experience

• Understands Gantt charts and RACI documentation (Smartsheet or MS Project).
• Understands AV or IT, construction, SOW, & CAD.
• Has excellent communication, verbal and writing. Creates daily and weekly reports.
• Understands purchasing systems and processes:  ordering, backordered, change orders, lead times, tracking, discontinued items, substitution, manufacturer’s product lines.
• Smartsheet and NetSuite experiences is a plus.