Emergency Management Coordinator - OEM

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Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY.  Under general direction of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Manager, assists in developing emergency and disaster plans, mitigation, preparedness activities, response to disasters, and recovery.  Position interacts regularly with local, regional, state, and federal partners to ensure close integration before, during, and after disasters.  Must be willing to be on-call (24 hours per day) on a rotating basis, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

• Assist in the creation, evaluation, development, maintenance, and revision of comprehensive emergency management plans.  This includes all hazards mitigation plans, emergency action plans, emergency operations plans, and integrated preparedness plans.  Will take the lead role for assigned plans.

• Develop, plan, and facilitate workshops, seminars, tabletop exercises, drills, functional exercises, and full-scale exercises, as assigned.

• Be a liaison between OEM and external partners, to include local, regional, state, and federal governmental agencies, educational institutions, and non-governmental and volunteer organizations.

• Provide technical assistance and coordinate integration of OEM resources among local, regional, state and federal agencies, as well as other organizations and groups as may be required. 

• Analyze Tier II hazardous materials storage reports and conduct on-site inspections of hazardous materials manufacturing and storage facilities to ensure compliance with County ordinances and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).

• Conduct rapid needs assessments and damage assessments of disaster sites, to include assessing damage to community lifelines, and develop corrective action/response plans for incident response and support. 

• Use independent judgement to develop and implement incident action plans based on broad priorities established by senior and elected officials.

• Evaluate and adjust response and recovery plans and activities in order to meet changing conditions.

• Stand up the Emergency Operations Center as needed, and fill roles within the EOC structure as assigned/needed, to include serving as a Section Chief (or equivalent) for planning, operations, resource management, finance, and/or situational awareness.

• Manage emergency resources, respond to a disaster scene to provide resources and support, and be a liaison between on-scene command and the Emergency Operations Center.

• Make presentations to the public as assigned, to include news conferences, updates, workshops, and training.

• Participate in local, state, and federal emergency management activities and training; to include membership on various boards, and support to advisory committees and technical working groups or service committees.

• Research and identify available grant funding to support OEM operations; develop and submit detailed and competitive grant proposals; and develop specifications for procurement of equipment and services required for OEM.

• Serve in a 24-hour on-call capacity as a designated contact for OEM, and work extended and after-hours shifts as needed during emergencies and disasters.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES.  Develop and disseminate analyses and reports to stakeholders on disaster-related statistics and information, as needed.  Other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A.  Education.  Bachelor degree.  Preferred: related Bachelor’s degree or higher.

B.  Experience.  Four (4) years of work experience that provides necessary skills and abilities. 

C.  Education/Experience substitution.  An Associate Degree with eight (8) years related experience, or a combination thereof, is acceptable.

D.  Licenses/Certifications.  Must possess a valid driver’s license sufficient to drive OEM vehicles and have an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy. Must complete the defensive driver course within 3 months of hire.  Must hold certificati