Assistant Deputy Director - MDO

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. What we offer Impact  - The work you do here matters to millions.  Growth  - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?  Diversity & Inclusion  - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. Benefits  - We care about your well-being. Agency Description The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) collaborates with governmental and non-governmental partners to mitigate, plan, and prepare for emergencies; educate the public about preparedness; coordinate response and recovery efforts for emergencies and complex events; and develop tools and resources to support the City of Philadelphia's overall preparedness.  All OEM personnel must be City residents within six months of hire and are required to serve periodically in an on-call capacity on field response teams. OEM staff also periodically work during non-business hours for extended periods of time, as needed in a field environment, and during activations of Philadelphia’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC).  Position Summary  The Assistant Deputy Director helps to lead OEM's preparedness, response, and recovery for all threats and hazards in the City of Philadelphia.  This essential position will assist with the implementation, and evaluation of an integrated program. Providing strategic support to the Deputy Director or First Deputy Director, the Assistant Deputy Director will focus on areas of health and human services, infrastructure, community engagement, homeland security, training and exercises, GIS, continuity of operations, logistics, and private sector coordination among other.   Candidates should possess a strong desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, flexible, and professional public service environment, and a willingness to serve the public in the sixth-largest city in the nation. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, solutions-oriented, easily adapts, has diverse project management experience, anticipates needs, and brings a robust set of soft skills including integrity, diplomacy, communication, and persuasion.  Essential Functions  Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Assistant Deputy Director will perform a range of activities including, but not limited to, the following key functions:   Working closely with the office’s leadership to support daily and special operations.   Special Projects and Initiatives   Interagency Coordination to include engagement with local, state, federal and non- profit partners.   Work with the Planning Division team to develop and maintain emergency response plans  Support the recruitment and hiring process for staff as needed  Support the development of key performance indicators and objectives along with the maintnance of the multi-year strategic plan  Crisis management and Leadership   Serve on-call as an OEM Response Executive, managing the on-call team and overseeing the entire agency’s response and recovery roles during emergencies, disasters, and large planned events.  Find opportunities within OEM and across its partners to ensure operational readiness for Philadelphia’s risks.  Provide guidance and direction to staff, through modeling and coaching, to ensure effective decision-making and coordination.  Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  COMPETENCIES  The ideal candidate:  Exhibits high emotional intelligence and relies on interpersonal, leadership, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to accomplish work.  Communicates clearly and thoroughly in writing and speaking, anticipating the needs of their audience.  Pays keen attention to details to ensure standards are met, as well as find replicable best practices and to conduct root-cause analysis for improvement planning.  Produces projects on-time and within scope based on a stated mission or objective and without significant oversight.  Embraces challenges and provides viable solutions to project impediments.  Exercises discretion to maintain confidentiality and in navigating sensitive topics with different audiences.  Can apply technology to accomplish work, including Microsoft Office Suite, mapping software, web-based platforms for information management and display, and other mediums like audio-visual to convey information.  Applies equity and inclusion lenses in all projects.  KNOWLEDGE  Comprehensive understanding of emergency management principles, practices, and regulatory frameworks, including the National Incident Management System.  Familiarity with local government operations, public safety agencies, and intergovernmental relations.  Knowledge of project management and strategic planning tools and frameworks.  SKILLS  Time management, self-motivation, and accountability: You know what needs to get accomplished and you are able to manage and prioritize your time to ensure you are meeting expectations. You aim to deliver early and you communicate when plans need to change or a breakdown in expectations occurs.    Problem-solving, critical thinking, and intuition: You are able to see the whole situation, seek and use existing frameworks for new problems, and conduct your own research to answer questions and propose viable solutions. When the script ends, you