Emergency Operations Deputy

Archuleta County is recruiting for a qualified Emergency Operations Deputy. We offer a competitive wage of $20.85 per hour, plus excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(a) County match retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, sick leave donation program, and $50,000 of life and AD&D insurance.

ABOUT ARCHULETA COUNTY

Pagosa Springs is the county seat for Archuleta County and is located in the Colorado Sunbelt, just 35 miles north of the New Mexico border along the western slope of the Continental Divide. The combination of a high desert plateau and the Rocky Mountains to the north and east of town creates an unusually mild mountain climate. As a portal to the nearly 3 million acres of the San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness Area, Archuleta County is a doorway to the four seasons of outdoor adventure which landed us in Outdoors Magazine's top 10 best Towns in American (2015) and Men's Journal's "20 Best Mountain Towns in America (2017).

In order to assemble and retain team members who share our core values of honesty, integrity, sound judgment, customer service, professionalism, and accountability, we work hard to be an employer of choice. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and a positive work culture.

This is an operational position that works as part of an initial attack squad whose duties include wildland fire management, fuels management, hazard assessment, search and rescue and emergency support as requested. Primary responsibility will be wildland fire management, however, there may be assigned duties that support other emergency operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The duties described herein are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Maintain a working relationship with Archuleta County Sheriff's Office personnel and other emergency service agencies.

Respond as part of an initial attack squad and assist with the management of wildland fires in areas of the Archuleta County Response Zone that are unincorporated and outside the fire districts and outside the national forest.

Participate in hazard assessment and fuel reduction work.

Educate and supports division volunteers.

Understand and adheres to the Archuleta County Annual Operating Plan.

Inspect and maintain equipment.

Conduct inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.

Assist in preparation of incident reports and daily activity records.

Be available for response 24 hours a day, including holidays and weekends.

May be required to work weekends.

Represent the Sheriff and the Sheriff's Office in a professional manner at all times during employment.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Respond as part of an initial attack squad and assist with the management of wildland fires elsewhere when requested.

Assist in all risk incidents, incident management functions and other emergency situations requiring support as requested.

Participate in other Emergency Management duties as assigned.

Participation in community events as required

Perform janitorial duties along, with other staff, in and around the emergency operations center and the emergency management storage areas.

Travel for extended periods to assist with the management of regional, state and national emergency and disasters

Attends schools, conferences and other meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the department in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.

Possess the highest degree of integrity and strong interpersonal skills.

Principles and practices of program development and administration as it relates to Emergency Operations Management

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age upon hire.

Please read the complete job description.