Communications Director

The Scotts Bluff County is accepting applications for a Communications Director.

This position is responsible for operation of the Communication Center. Work involves planning, developing, implementing and coordinating emergency communication procedures to provide efficient and accurate emergency service dispatching of police, fire, and sheriff services as well as emergency medical and rural fire services.

Requirements: Knowledge of FCC rules, regulations and licensing requirements, Enhanced 9-1-1 systems including Enhanced wireless 9-1-1, knowledge of National Crime Information Center, Nebraska Law Enforcement Teletype system (or equivalent) and National Law Enforcement Teletype system policies, knowledge of the services provided by local police and fire departments, sheriff’s department and rural fire districts, knowledge of County roads, City streets and principle building locations in Scotts Bluff County. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public safety agencies, Local and State governmental officials and the general public. Considerable experience in a responsible administrative or managerial capacity involving the delivery of public safety communication services, Next Generation 9-1-1 phone systems, Computer Aided Dispatch, including supervisory experience within the public safety telecommunications field or in a public safety enforcement position or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the desirable knowledges, abilities and skills. Working knowledge of Communications products, APCO-EMD,  along with working knowledge of APCO-EMD, QA and QI procedures. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration or related field and considerable experience in a responsible administrative or managerial capacity involving the delivery of public safety communications services including supervisory experience within the public safety telecommunications field or in a public safety enforcement position.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Position is available for Veteran’s Preference. Scotts Bluff County is an EOE/AA.

To apply submit Scotts Bluff County application, cover letter and resume to:

Attn: Personnel Office

Scotts Bluff County

1825 10^th Street

Gering, NE 69341

Email to Personnel@scottsbluffcountyne.gov or fax to 308-436-7163

For a complete job description go to https://www.scottsbluffcountyne.gov/

This is open until filled.