Job Summary
Roane County is accepting applications/resumes for 911 Executive Director. The deadline for submitting your application/resume is May 15, 2025. **Please note on the envelope Director Application.** You may mail your information to: Roane County E-911 4390 Roane State Highway Rockwood, TN 37854 or deliver in a sealed envelope.
Roane County Executive Director Job Description
The Executive Director serves as the agency’s chief executive and operating officer of the nine-member Emergency Communications Board. The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board. The Executive Director is charged with day-to-day management of the Board’s employees, implementing all actions approved by the Board and providing leadership and recommendations to the Board aimed at fulfilling its statutory mandates. The Executive Director serves as the Board’s spokesperson before state and federal government entities, public groups and the media.
Qualifications
An ideal candidate for this position should possess significant experience in telecommunications policy and regulations, management, financial and accounting controls, emergency communications policy and technology and a thorough understanding of the intersection of E-911, industry trends and federal telecommunications law and policy. A candidate should possess good public speaking skills, including the ability to effectively present statements and testimony before committees of the local legislative bodies, state 911 board and the state legislature. A candidate should possess good analytical skills necessary for financial forecasting and budgeting. A candidate must also have the ability to work with and maintain good relations with the media and trade press, as well as national associations and policy groups.
Education
A Degree from an accredited college or university; equivalent work experience may be substituted for education. Professional continuing education in telecommunications policy, emergency communications, or management also desired.