NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Executive Director (HRECC)
Harrisonburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $145K/yrNEOGOV is seeking an Executive Director for the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center (HRECC), a vital public safety agency. The Executive Director will provide strategic direction, manage complex operations, and ensure efficient communication services for the community.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction to an integrated team of professionals, ensuring efficient and effective operations by performing difficult professional work in managing the HRECC
Lead the complex operations, including overseeing the system communication design, procurement, integration, implementation, and continuous operation of state-of-the-art communications center equipment
Maintain the strict operational readiness of the Center's telecommunications and radio infrastructure, analyzing operational procedures, and establishing essential protocols in conjunction with various service providers
Manage all high-level administrative functions and operational policies for the Center, ensuring goals are met under the direction of the HRECC Administrative Board
Authorize and approve the hiring, assignment, and evaluation of all department employees
Prepare and submit the annual operational plan to include budget oversight and program goals, controlling budgeted expenses, and performing overall supervision for special projects related to Center operations
Ensure strict adherence to ensuring the physical and cybersecurity of the Center and maintaining conformance with established state, county, and city standards, regulations, and policies
Maintain essential, active liaison relationships with all participating localities, law enforcement, and emergency service providers, as well as other key state and local agencies relative to the efficient operation of the HRECC
Make formal presentations and respond to complaints as necessary
Assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of organization-wide strategies that achieve the vision and goals set by both City Council and the County Board of Supervisors
Prepare periodic, essential reports for the City Manager, County Administrator, City Council, and County Board of Supervisors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with coursework in emergency management, public safety, business, public administration, or a closely related field
Considerable professional experience managing complex, high-stakes operations
Experience in a multi-jurisdictional public safety communications center that serves police, fire, and EMS functions
Proven executive leadership from highly regulated operational environments, such as military command or large-scale private call center management
Valid Virginia Driver's License or ability to obtain upon hire
Availability for after-hours response (including nights, weekends, and holidays) as needed
Ability to obtain and maintain Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certifications
No felony conviction
No serious misdemeanor conviction
No conviction within the past three years (excluding traffic-related offenses)
Benefits
15.5 observed holidays
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
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