Director, Disaster Readiness & Emergency Communications (Hybrid)

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city of long beachLong Beach (CA)

Emergency Management Directors Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

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About the role

The City of Long Beach seeks an experienced emergency management leader to serve as Director of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications. This executive role oversees citywide disaster planning, homeland security programs, and 24/7 emergency communications, guiding a ~90‑person team and managing a $16.8M budget. The ideal candidate has eight years in emergency management with at least five in management, a Bachelor's in a related field, and strong collaboration with Police, Fire, and

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