ADMINISTRATOR, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Compensation

Salary Schedule

Overview

A senior management position within Safety and Emergency Management’s Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity responsible for leading regional emergency preparedness programs. Serves as an emergency management subject matter expert. Position will play an integral role in supporting a highly regarded team of emergency management and business continuity professionals working in partnership to build organizational resilience to adverse events.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in an area of study relevant to the position (i.e., business continuity, emergency management, homeland security, training, etc.) and two (2) years of business continuity, emergency management, homeland security, safety or other relevant training-related experience.

or

Associates degree or equivalent credits from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in an area of study relevant to the position (i.e., business continuity, emergency management, homeland security, training, etc.) and four (4) years of business continuity, emergency management, homeland security, safety or other relevant training-related experience.

Completion of FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 300, 400 and National Incident Management System 700 and 800 courses within 6-months of employment.

Successfully achieve FEMA Professional Development Series certification within one (1) year of employment.

Candidates meeting all minimum requirements and possessing one of the following certifications will be given preference:- Certified Emergency Manager- Florida Associate or Professional Emergency Manager (FAEM/FPEM)- Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP)

Must successfully pass a comprehensive background assessment.

The incumbent is designated “critical personnel” during an emergency and can be subject to being held over or called back to a district location at all times.Special Note: Incumbent may be subject to specialized training, background reviews and confidentiality and compliance requirements as outlined by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and other criminal justice agency user agreements so as to fulfill the duties of the position. Incumbent may be assigned to the other operational support venues as deemed necessary by department leadership. Position may be exposed to confidential, restricted and highly sensitive information requiring the utmost discretion and compliance with all administrative rules, directives, policies, procedures, regulations and statutes governing its distribution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying advanced emergency management and business continuity principles and practices. Ability to lead various emergency management prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities across organizational lines. Experience in developing, implementing and delivering comprehensive emergency preparedness programs. Prior experience designing and instructing various emergency management, business continuity and safety-related training courses. Background in managing compliance and reporting requirements for mandatory emergency preparedness standards. Extensive background in developing, delivering and/or facilitating emergency preparedness drills and exercises. Proficiency in the use of standardized incident management software such as WebEOC. Experience serving in an official incident management capacity during a formal activation. Prior experience in developing grant proposals and managing grant programs. Possess strong coalition-building skills capable of developing collaborative relationships with diverse external and internal cohorts. Excellent conceptual and critical thinking skills. Possess strong analytical, problem identification and resolution capabilities. Clear capacity to communicate verbally and in writing, effectively presenting ideas and providing plans, policies and procedures in a clear and concise manner to internal customers, team members and senior leadership. Able to consistently demonstrate a high degree of accountability, personal integrity and emotional maturity. Proven ability to effectively, continuously and discreetly work with confidential and potentially sensitive information. Demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Good standing within the emergency management community.REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Emergency Management and Business ContinuitySUPERVISES: In the absence and/or in support of the Assistant Director – Emergency Management and Business Continuity may intermittently assist in the supervision of unit personnel and