Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority
Employment Opportunity
Communications Director
FLSA: At-Will / Exempt Position / Exempt from Bargaining Unit Contract
Salary: DOQ
Reports to: Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority Board
Will Remain Open Until Filled
For a full job description and application visit the Grant County Administrative Office 1400 Hwy 180 East, Silver City, log on to Grant County website: www.grantcountynm.gov. For more information contact Human Resources directly at 575-574-0004.
Job Summary
Under the general direction of Grant County Regional Dispatch Board for Grant County, the Communications Director is responsible for the day-to-day management and operations for Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority (GCRDA).
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to supervise 24-hour per day public safety communications center.
- Must possess a valid NM driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Ability to communicate in Spanish
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Long Term Disability premiums paid for by Grant County (up to $32,000 per family at no cost to you)
- Vacation – accrue five (5) hours per paid period
- Sick Leave – accrue four (4) hours per paid period
- Twelve (12) paid holidays per year
- One (1) personal day per year
- State Retirement Plan
- Education Assistance
- Academic Incentive
- Longevity Pay
Grant County is an equal opportunity employer