Lincoln County - Communications Director

Job Announcement

County of Lincoln - Communications Director

Communications Director

Lincoln County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Communications Director. This full-time position manages the daily emergency telecommunications services provided by the Lincoln County Regional Communications Center to law enforcement, fire, EMS and EMA.

This position is responsible for all aspects of the County’s public safety communications and dispatch activities. The Director works directly with dispatchers in a stressful environment and must be able to prioritize and multi-task while following appropriate policies and procedures. Strong leadership and communication skills are required to ensure a high-quality service is provided to dispatch partners. Evening and weekend hours may be required during emergency situations and to attend meetings or trainings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree in a related field
• 4-5 years communication management and public safety experience
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of boards, user groups and agencies
• Dispatcher and Operator certifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience speaking in public and with the press
• Knowledge of developing departmental budgets and reports
• Applications are available in the Lincoln County Commissioners’ office or at www.LincolnCountyMaine.me

Please submit resume, cover letter, references, salary history and application to the Lincoln County Commissioners’ Office no later than 2pm on December 13, 2016.

Lincoln County Courthouse
32 High Street
Wiscasset, Maine 04578
(207) 882-6311

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.