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 can quickly draw on multiple sources to have a plan. Communication and organization: You are methodical and consistent in how you organize and share information. This standard way of operating helps others to predict and organize their actions. Diplomacy and emotional intelligence: The nature of emergency management work presents tense situations due to time urgency, resource gaps, and competing priorities. You rely on interpersonal skills to navigate these situations and find a way to ‘get to yes’ as best as possible. You know that your power and authority come through collaboration. Service: You know that service can take many forms and that most acts of service go unrecognized. Helping a colleague or taking extra time to explain a complex subject to someone is standard practice for you. ABILITIES Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and pivot quickly. Ability to operate in chaotic or uncertain environments. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships. Ability to coordinate diverse groups toward a common goal. Sound judgement and ethical, decisive decision-making. Ability to interpret regulations or policy and program requirements into workflows. Ability to lead strategic planning efforts to turn ideas into outcomes.    
