Longmont seeks new director

The city of Longmont is in the process of hiring a new emergency management director for its Public Safety Department.

The position was vacated in May by former Emergency Management Director Dan Eamon.

Eamon resigned from the position, according to Longmont Public Safety communications and marketing manager Robin Ericson.

“(Eamon’s) contribution to Longmont Public Safety included innovation within his scope of responsibility and the advancement of some key strategies within the organization,” Ericson said in an email Wednesday. “His career path after departing Longmont Public Safety is unknown.”

Eamon was not immediately available for comment Wednesday.

Team Wildfire, which specializes in the development of wildfiresuppression technology, lists Eamon as the company’s director of wildfire operations on its website.

Ericson said members of the Longmont Public Safety Department are carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities of the emergency management position as the city searches for Eamon’s replacement.

The job’s principal responsibilities include: directing and evaluating the office of emergency management’s response to natural disasters and emergencies; managing and developing the city’s emergency operations center; and negotiating with Boulder County, the state of Colorado, FEMA and other agencies about the exchange of resources during emergency situations.

The emergency management director also investigates and documents allegations of poor behavior among subordinates and recommends disciplinary action if necessary, according to a city job announcement.

“The Longmont Public Safety command staff will be conducting the interviews, coupled with key leaders within the city organization,” Ericson said.

The city will accept applications for the position until Aug. 24 and hopes to fill the vacancy by the end of the year.

Depending on their experience and qualifications, the new emergency management director will make between $8,490 and $9,435 a month, which equates to between $101,880 and $113,220 annually.

At a minimum, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years experience working in an emergency response or preparedness program, the city’s job posting said.

Upon being hired, the emergency management director will report to Longmont Public Safety Chief Zach Ardis.

As of Wednesday, the city of Longmont had 87 job openings including emergency management director.