[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council
of the Borough of Paramus 2-11-2003 by Ord. No. 03-3.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
The position of Director of Emergency Preparedness
is hereby created by the Borough and shall perform the duties as set
forth below, thereby amending the Borough Code accordingly.
A.
In the capacity of Director of Emergency Preparedness,
the duties shall include, but not be limited to:
(1)
Volunteer emergency services.
(a)
Oversee management of the administration of the volunteer
emergency services.
(b)
Develop short- and long-range needs assessments.
(c)
Oversee, prioritize and organize the capital improvement
budgets of all volunteer emergency services.
(d)
Overall responsibility for the design and alterations
in emergency services facilities.
(e)
Work with the department heads to develop short- and
long-term plans to insure an adequate response to every call for service.
(f)
Oversee and insure that emergency services personnel
are meeting all mandated and elective training, including training
adopted by the Borough.
(g)
Audit the stipend program for all volunteer emergency
services.
(h)
Oversee the regular review of all miles, regulations
and procedures that govern volunteer emergency services.
(2)
Homeland security.
(a)
Coordinate homeland security issues with all departments
of the Borough and insure that all steps are taken to protect the
responders and the community from acts of terrorism.
(b)
Coordinate volunteer assistance in emergency preparedness
and response through the federally adopted Citizens Corps initiative.
(c)
Institute and organize cooperative training, public
awareness, and education programs.
(5)
Continuity of government.
(a)
Develop a disaster recovery plan, possibly in conjunction
with neighboring communities, that will provide continuity of government
and continuance of vital services in the Borough. Review redundancies
for all critical systems, including technology, sewers, roads and
bridges, buildings and grounds, and other critical systems.
(7)
Director of Communications.
(a)
Oversee the annual radio maintenance contract.
(b)
Organize and submit the communications capital improvements
budget (jointly with police).
(c)
Oversee the administration of radio installations
and repairs (not including police).
(d)
Work with the Chief of Police to maintain the highest
standards in the Borough Communications Center.
B.
Any and all other duties and assignments that are
necessary to carry out the position of Director of Emergency Preparedness.
The base salary of this position, depending
upon prior experience, ranges from $78,000 to $83,000 and shall be
adjusted accordingly pursuant to an employment agreement between the
Paramus Supervisory Employees Association and the Borough of Paramus
that has been approved and executed by both parties.
All other terms and conditions of employment
between the Life Safety Complex Administrator shall be as set forth
in an employment agreement between the Paramus Supervisory Employees
Association and the Borough of Paramus that has been approved and
executed by both parties.
A.
Requirements.
(1)
Minimum of 10 years' experience in the field of emergency
management.
(2)
Minimum of 10 years' experience in law enforcement
and/or the fire service.
(3)
Possess a college degree in emergency management or
hold a certification as a certified emergency manager through the
International Association of Emergency Managers.
(4)
Hold a certification as a New Jersey certified public
manager.
(5)
Hold certifications and experience as a New Jersey
fire service instructor.
(6)
Possess a valid driver's license.
B.
Other qualifications.
(1)
Hold certifications as a basic telecommunicator and
emergency medical dispatcher from the Association of Public Safety
Officials (APCO).
(2)
Possess certification of training and experience in
the areas of hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction.
(3)
Possess a minimum of 10 years' experience and a working
knowledge of the administration, operations and resources of the Paramus
Emergency Services.
(4)
Possess basic knowledge in computer operations and
technology.
