Reporting directly to the Emergency Communications Deputy Director-Administrative Assignment, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Compliance Division and the functions of the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QAQI) Unit. Maintains and reports compliance to all regulatory and departmental requirements as stipulated by law, agreements, and policies. Coordinates onboarding of new employees. Manages the compliance activities and recommendations to senior leadership in areas of long-range strategic planning, monitoring, and revising and developing effective performance measurements and operating guidelines. Conducts internal investigations.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience working with accreditation processes and writing/implementing department policies and procedures; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
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Two (2) years of experience directly working with TCOLE documentation and knowledge/understanding of their rules
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Two (2) years of experience working in a communications center or another public safety field
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Prior leadership and/or supervisory experience
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Knowledge of emergency communications practices, as well as federal, state, and local regulations governing departmental policy and operations
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Required within one (1) year of employment
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Completion of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Telecommunicator course
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, 800
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience in QAQI with reviewing calls and providing feedback
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Working knowledge of an Emergency Communications Center
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Working knowledge of, CAD, NICE, PowerDMS, TCLEDDS/Secure Share,
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NENA Center Manager Certification
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Knowledge of emergency communication accreditation standards
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Five (5) years of experience in education, training, and quality assurance in a public safety communications or related field
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Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) or National Emergency Numbers Association (NENA) Communications Training Officer certification
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International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED), Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD), Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), and Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD) Quality Assurance (“Q”) certification
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
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Criminal background check: Yes
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Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
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Drug screening: Yes
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Physical exam: No
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Psychological exam: No
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Additional: N/A
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.