SALARY

The minimum salary is $76,059.36 - $114,090.08 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
Pay Grade 526

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to create, implement, and maintain a local emergency management agency, emergency management program, emergency services organization, local emergency operations plan and center, including communication systems, preparedness, and training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
Six years of related experience
Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops a strategic plan for the division and supervises employees in developing and achieving goals and objectives towards the strategic plan
Ensures that the division maintains compliance with federal and state laws and guidance in all facets of the Emergency Management program
Develops and reviews grant applications for annual grants and new projects and approves financial claims for reimbursement to ensure compliance with applicable laws
Meets with various strategic partners relevant to emergency management
Assesses training needs for staff, EOC coordinators, and other response agencies and facilitates training
Develops new programs, policies, or enhances existing programs with statistical analysis, new technology or other methods
Attends administrative meetings, develops training, produces budgets, speaks to professional groups, public groups, and other agencies
Directs the Emergency Operations Center and coordinates the overall disaster situation, acts as liaison and coordinates with local, state and federal partners
Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

CPR and First Aid training and certification must be completed within the first three months of employment as a condition for permanent employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must complete the Emergency Management Development Program for Local Directors as required by KRS 39B.020 as a condition of continued employment
Must be a resident of Fayette County as required by KRS 39B.020
All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER.***

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

Health and wellness benefits
Paid and unpaid time off benefits
Direct deposit is required of all employees.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, email or visit:

Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

Email: jobs@lexingtonky.gov

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Director of Emergency Management