Description

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Deputy Director of Emergency Management

Salary: $157,264.49 - $191,159.32 Annually

Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The County of Sonoma is pleased to accept applications for Deputy Director of Emergency Management.

About the Position

As the Deputy Director of Emergency Management, you will serve as a key member of the department's executive management team, providing strategic leadership for the County's emergency management programs. You will oversee five direct reports and two Extra-Help positions responsible for emergency preparedness, community alert and warning programs, community preparedness programs, and administrative services while ensuring County emergency-related plans comply with state and federal requirements. You will also lead the County's Emergency Staff Development Program, recommend emergency management policies and procedures, and serve as one of the Directors of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergency activations.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining emergency operations plans, functional annexes, training programs, and emergency exercises
• Coordinating emergency preparedness activities, incident activations, and short-term disaster recovery efforts
• Representing the County through presentations, committees, advisory groups, and partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, and Operational Area stakeholders
• Serving as the department's Safety Officer
• Acting on behalf of the Director of Emergency Management, as assigned or during the Director's absence

Important Information About This Position

• This position serves on a rotating basis as one of the Directors of the EOC during emergency activations and may be required to respond outside of regular working hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts
• On an as-needed basis, this position may serve as the department's Duty Officer and respond to emergency incidents throughout Sonoma County
• During emergency activations, this position may be required to work extended shifts exceeding eight hours per day and work weeks longer than five days
• This position requires flexibility and the ability to work effectively under adverse physical and mental conditions, including being at emergency scenes, incident base camps, other jurisdiction EOC, and may experience inclement weather, and stressful situations

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.