The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to fill the position of  Emergency Management Director. This is a full-time position, under  the general supervision of the Russell County Sheriff. This position is  responsible for the operations of the Emergency Management  Department for Russell 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. Field questions, concerns and complaints from public. 

Required Education and/or Experience: Kansas Certified  Emergency Manager certification preferred but not required. Must  possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Experience and/or  education in Emergency Management and/or any of the emergency  services fields is preferred but not required. 

Resume may be mailed to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, PO Box 825, Russell, KS. 67665. 

Russell County is an EOE employer.