Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority seeking Communications Director

Category: Legal Notices Legal Notices
Published: 13 January 2017 13 January 2017

GRANT COUNTY REGIONAL DISPATCH AUTHORITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Title: Communications Director
Division: Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority
Reports to: Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority Board
Classification: At-will/Exempt/Exempt from overtime and Bargaining Unit
Salary Range: DOQ
Deadline to apply: Friday, February 3, 2017 @ 5 pm

Job Summary

Under the general direction of GCRDA Board provide overall administrative direction for County and Municipal communications programs, services and facilities. Coordinate departmental operations with local, state, and national groups as well as County and Municipal departments. Formulate and implement policy and procedures for the department in accordance with county, municipal, state, federal, and other applicable requirements. Develop training and provide supervision to all GCRA staff. Establish quality control criteria for communications programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience with emphasis in telecommunications or related field, experience in project management related to telecommunications systems, three (3) years of which must have been in management capacity including the supervision of staff. Experience with emergency management and Public Safety Dispatching, E-911 trunked land mobile radio communication.
2. Ability to supervise 24-hour per day public safety communications center.
3. Must possess a valid NM driver's license

A full job description and Employment Application is available on-line at www.grantcountynm.com or can be picked up at the Grant County Manager's Office located inside the County Administration Building. For more information, please contact the Human Resources office at 575-574-0004.

Grant County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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