EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - REGIONAL PLANNER

Posting number: 02423

Department: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Job classification: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Emergency Management

Summary

The principal functions of this class are to provide a variety of analytical and administrative work in further developing the Emergency Management Regional Planning program; and to assist the local jurisdictions in the management of disasters and major emergencies within the boundaries of Berkely, Charleston and Dorchester Counties 

Examples of duties

• Employs emergency management best practices to create emergency planning documents; serves as a liaison to regional and local disaster preparedness/ recovery organizations.
• Compiles, produces, and maintains regional plans and programs related to the Tri-County jurisdiction’s Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) and the supporting annexes; includes other local disaster response plans, emergency support functions (ESF), standard operating procedures (SOP) and related annexes/appendices/attachments as required.
• Drafts and finalizes regional contingency plans and new protocols; develops regional response concepts and resulting procedures coordinating same with partner agencies.
• Ensures that planning integrates All five mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal including the National Incident Management System (NIMS), appropriate hazard specific plans and related operational documents.
• Manages the annual review and update of all regional plans based on current criteria at the County, state and federal level of governments.
• Assists in the development of regional grant applications; prepares and submits the annual scope of work, quarterly reports, reimbursement requests and wrap-up.
• Assists local agencies in developing comprehensive hazards plans; develops, organizes, and conducts workshops and seminars to facilitate the planning process as necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of planning requirements and specific hazards which are a risk to the Tri-County region.
• Ensures the review of supporting agencies’ SOPs and plans.
• Develops partnerships with municipalities and business community professionals, including non-profit organizations, to promote preparedness-response and recovery planning.
• Works in Emergency Operations Center (EOC), when activated.
• Develops plans and procedures, in coordination with appropriate stakeholders, for regional recovery related issues.
• May be on-call, 24/7, for emergency operations in the field and or EOC.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in public/business administration or emergency services/management is required.
Requires at least two (2) years of related work experience.

Special Qualifications:
Must possess valid state driver's license.
Must complete minimal National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses within six months of hire date. 

Complete additional specialized training as required by the Department Head.

Supplemental information

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. 

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as 
requested.


E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.