EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Gunnison County - Gunnison, CO

First Review: Rolling interviews. Apply soon. 
Salary Range: $91,400 - $129,286 

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Gunnison County is seeking an Emergency Management Director to join this progressive, high-performing organization located in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Gunnison County serves 17,000 year-round residents and a booming tourist community who enjoy a mountain culture and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. The County is governed by an elected three-member Board of County Commissioners and operates with a 2025 budget of $73 million and a team of 222 FTEs. Gunnison County is part of the State-determined West All-Hazards Region. 
 

THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Reporting to the Assistant County Manager of Health, Human and Safety Services, the Emergency Management Director directs emergency management operations with the assistance of the Deputy Emergency Manager. Responsibilities include organizing and managing the Emergency Operations Center (EOC); developing, reviewing and updating emergency, mitigation, recovery, and continuity policies and plans; liaising with other agencies for emergency planning and coordinating emergency operations; managing Gunnison County communications sites; and developing, coordinating, and conducting training and exercises for Gunnison County and external partners.  

  

WHY APPLY 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced emergency manager who thrives in a rural, highly successful, and fast-paced environment. The Emergency Management function is an office of two, housed in the County Sheriff’s facility. When emergency activations happen, all community and public safety partners willingly jump in to assist and take on different roles. Join a highly functioning, dynamic, and well-organized team that has a passion for public service and for providing the best quality of services to a beautiful mountainous region noted for its high quality of life.   

For questions on this position, please contact:

Tim Troxel
GMP Consultants
Tim@gmphr.com
(206) 696-4542