Heartland Communications Facility Authority (HCFA) is seeking a highly skilled, technically competent manager. The new Communications Director must have dynamic leadership, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. HCFA was created in 1987 by a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to provide emergency communication services to fire agencies in the eastern and southern areas of San Diego County. At least five years of professional level supervisory and/or management experience in the emergency communications field is required. At least three years of managerial or administrative experience within a complex organization with a reporting relationship to an elected body or board is desired. An understanding of computer aided dispatch and 9-1-1 interface technology, and preparing communications technical equipment specifications is also desirable. Graduation from an accredited college with course work in business administration, public administration, management, information technologies, computer science or related field is highly desirable. A background working in the fire and emergency medical services field is also desirable. The salary range is $113,000 to $125,000 annually dependent upon qualifications. Includes a vehicle allowance and excellent benefits package. Send resume, compelling cover letter and five professional references.