Emergency Communications Manager

Salary : $74,192.35 - $110,123.39 Annually
Location : (Ramsey County Emergency Communications Center) Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00339
Department: 49A01-Emergency Communctns/Admin
Opening Date: 11/16/2023
Closing Date: 12/3/2023 11:59 PM Central
Basic Function
The current vacancy is in the Emergency Communications department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.
Emergency Communications- Responsible for day-to-day management of call-taking and dispatching operation in a 24/7 environment; to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the administrative activities, the daily training functions, or the quality assurance functions of the Ramsey County Emergency Communication Center; to function as a member of the management team; and to perform related duties as assigned.
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).
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Examples of Work Performed
Emergency Communications:

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent and respectful workplace.
2. Develop and administer operational policies and procedures; allocate staffing resources to meet daily, weekly, and seasonal work load fluctuations; and maintain continuity of operations plan updates.
3. Manage a team of shift supervisors who have first line supervisory responsibility for over sixty full-time dispatchers and telecommunicators, and supervise administrative staff and the training team.
4. Perform all aspects of performance management, including motivation, direction, assignments, accountability/discipline, evaluation, and professional development.
5. Responsible for setting expectations of quality service delivery and customer satisfaction including proactive performance management, team building, and application of available technology with industry best practices; and respond to concerns regarding service delivery from law enforcement, fire, or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) officials or citizens.
6. Manage and maintain the standard operating procedures manual and communicate changes to policy and procedure to staff.
7. May respond to labor contract issues and serve as the designated representative for step one grievances.
8. Assist in budget planning in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Emergency Communications and the Director of Emergency Communications; monitor the department budget to see that revenues and expenditures remain within the limits of the approved budget; authorize payments to various vendors and county agents; participate in the budget process by identifying and documenting needs and make decisions regarding the authorization and purchase of supplies, furniture and equipment.
9. May conduct investigation of complaints and make findings of facts to present to the Deputy Director of Emergency Communications.
10. Act as liaison with the human resources department in the hiring process, including but not limited to recruitment, tours, interviews, and employment verification and reference checks.
11. Manage program of proactive quality assurance reviews; conduct targeted quality assurance (Q/A) reviews to address emerging issues or problems, prepare special reports and data queries.
12. Serve as a liaison and primary point of contact with command level operations staff from agencies served by the Emergency Communication Center, Metro Emergency Services Board (MESB), and Ramsey County Property Management.
13. Participate in the development of organizational strategy including training and planning for development needs, managing training delivery, and measurement and follow up as necessary.
14. Respond to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for major emergencies and is available on-call after hours.

Work with the Deputy Director and Director of Emergency Communications on strategic planning, and participate in organizational and policy decisions as a member of the management team.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Public or Business Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management or other field appropriate to the position.
Experience: Four years or more of experience related to the position of which at least two years include supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Substitution: Any combination of education and/or supervisory experience in a fast paced environment totaling eight years may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree and experience.
Preferred experience: Using and operating complex communication center equipment including but not limited to: Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), multi-line phone, 800 MHz radio and other NG911 tools. Managing staff in a 24/7 emergency call center environment, ability to manage direct report relationships and collaboration across functional lines, including police, fire and EMS officials.
Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
Training and Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for Emergency Communications Manager will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as an Emergency Communications Manager. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 3 of months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of our workforce.
To print a paper application for this posting click You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
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Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday
  • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after five years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2024 benefits, visit:
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.

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