Position:          Emergency Management Director

The City of Torrington seeks to fill the part-time position of Emergency Management Director.  The Emergency Management Director develops, organizes, directs, and coordinates the City’s Emergency Management Program.  The Emergency Management Director works with other emergency responder agency directors advising the mayor on all emergency matters and related laws, rules, regulations, and requirements of state and federal statutes related to emergency management and preparedness.  The Emergency Management Director is responsible for:

           1.                  Emergency planning and management

2.                  Direction, control, and warning

3.                  Population protection

4.                  Training and exercises 

Requirements:

Requires an Associates degree in law enforcement, fire science, public safety, emergency communications, or related field and six (6) years of work experience that includes management of programs and staff in emergency operations.  Additional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree. 

 Must be a citizen of the United States.

 Must possess a valid driver’s license.

 Must be available to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

 Annual Salary:           $21,000

Interested parties should send their resumes to John_Field@torringtonct.org. 

Deadline for applications is June 1, 2010

The job description is available here.