Knox County is opening a search for a full-time Deputy Communications
Director at the Knox Regional Communications Center (KRCC). The position would
start July 2, 2017. The Deputy Communications Director will assist the
Communications Director in planning, organizing and directing the day to day operation
of the Agency and serves as a liaison with user agencies and other local,
county, state, and federal agencies. This position will also be responsible for
the overall administration of the Agency’s internal human resources services,
including but not limited to recruitment, training and education, policy and
procedure development, problem resolution, employee labor relations issues, and
overall employee morale and retention. The proposed schedule for the position
is 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, subject to changes as
needed for training, meetings, etc.
Applicants
must have a high school education or the equivalent, plus technical or
specialized training equivalent to that acquired in a 2-year college, technical
or business school, and be a Certified Terminal Operator, Certified Emergency
Medical Dispatcher, Certified Fire Dispatcher, and Certified Emergency
Telecommunicator. Applicants must also have at least 4 - 5 years of management
experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience in
progressive management, with at least 3 years supervisory experience, and
practical knowledge in communications technologies, including the application
of such to 9-1-1 systems. Applicants must have no criminal record and be
willing to submit to both psychological and polygraph examinations. Please see
the job description for the full list of requirements.
The
County provides an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including
health insurance (100% paid for the employee, and 75% for family coverage),
paid vacation and sick leave, retirement plan, and other voluntary benefits.
The pay range for this position is $24.06 - $27.63 depending on experience.
To
apply, interested applicants must provide a completed Knox County job application,
copies of all required certifications as spelled out in the job description, resume,
and cover letter. Application packets may either be mailed to the Knox County
Administrative Office at 62 Union Street in Rockland, ME 04841, emailed to
crichards@knoxcountymaine.gov, or can be dropped off in person at the same location.
Application forms and job descriptions are available at the County
Administrator’s office and on the County’s website: www.knoxcountymaine.gov. All
application materials must be turned into the Knox County Administrative Office
by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017. The County reserves the right to reject
any and all applications and to select the most qualified applicant(s).
