Hiring; Scotts Bluff County

(GERING, Neb.) – The Region 22 Emergency Management Director announced his retirement on facebook today in the following post.

From Region 22 (Tim Newman)

Time to make it Facebook Official. I am resigning my position at Region 22 Emergency Management. Effective June 20th, 2024. My position will be listed as early as today on the Scotts Bluff County website.

Region 22 Emergency Management Director

Scotts Bluff County Board of Commissioners are accepting applications for Region 22 Emergency Management Director.
Work involves responsibility for planning, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive emergency management program, which includes all phases of emergency management as outlined in federal and state legislation and regulations.

Work also includes developing and updating local government and public entity emergency plans outlining the responsibilities of public and community groups under various emergency contingencies; identifying a central control location including internal procedures and staffing; and developing and coordinating scheduled exercises to practice the disaster operations plan.

Director works for Scotts Bluff County and through inter-local agreements, with Banner County, the Cities of Scottsbluff, Gering, Terrytown, Mitchell, Minatare and the Villages of Morrill, Lyman, Henry and McGrew. The Director also works closely with the two other Emergency Management Directors in the Panhandle.

Requirements: Certification with State of Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, or ability to obtain basic certification as an Emergency Manager within 6 months of hire through the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Previous experience in public administration, research, grants, and finance. Applicants must possess excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills, both orally and written, and must also have experience with modern office equipment and software. Person must possess a valid Nebraska Driver’s License. Excellent benefit package is available. Monthly pay range $5,916.77 – $8,136.95. ($71,000 – $88,671/yr) Scotts Bluff County EOE/AAP.

To apply, submit a completed Scotts Bluff County application, cover letter, and resume to: Personnel Department, 1825 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341.

Email: Personnel@scottsbluffcountyne.gov or Fax: 308-436-7163

Application can be found at www.scottsbluffcounty.org/jobs

Applications taken until close of day July 1, 2024.