Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Director, the employee is assigned duties in administrative and operational work developing, coordinating, and implementing plans, programs, and systems for all emergency management mission areas, including prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Supports the Emergency Management Director in the management of the County's communication and technology programs.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Coordinates with applicable regulatory and regional agencies as directed.
- Assists in the development, implementation, or coordination of emergency management plans and procedures.
- Inventories, inspects, and tests response equipment and supplies such as vehicles, computers, radios, and facility systems, as assigned
- Develops and promotes public education materials; provides public presentations to varying audiences
- Generates various complex and specialized correspondence, memorandums, agendas, reports, forms, and manuals
- Participates in various working groups and planning committees
- Assists in emergency management exercises and drills
- In case of an emergency or crisis (hurricane, flood, etc.), the position must respond/perform recovery duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
- Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the County's offices or work facilities with the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of administrative support functions, e.g., records management, report processing, and finance administration
- Skill in interpersonal communications with the ability to communicate verbally, in writing. Must be able to conduct presentations and platform instruction.
- Skill in the use of computers and the ability to access, operate, and maintain various software applications and operate basic office equipment.
- Ability to review and understand local, state, and federal regulations, rules, and standards related to programs supported by the Emergency Management Division.
- Ability to work in a dynamically changing environment supporting team members in the coordination of disaster management activities
- Ability to operate communications equipment, generators, outdoor lighting, audio/visual systems, and other field response equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with other agencies, personnel, co-workers, and public
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions quickly.
Education And Experience
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in emergency management, business or public administration, or related field
- Two (2) years of experience in emergency management, public safety, or public administration
- Three (3) years of project management experience
Licenses, Certifications, Or Registrations
- Valid Florida Driver's License and driving record acceptable to the insurance provider
- FEMA Professional Development Series within six (6) months of employment
- Florida Associate Emergency Manager Certification within three (3) years
- Must possess or obtain the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) months of employment
Supplemental Information
Essential Physical Skills
- Acceptable vision (with or without correction)
- Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
- Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
- Must be able to communicate, both orally and in writing, effectively.
Environment Conditions
- Routinely works regular office hours but must be prepared to work flexible hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) or overtime when required due to emergencies.
- Occasionally works impacted areas during emergencies
- Perform duties under varying, and possible extreme, weather conditions
- Requires some local travel to perform assessments or attend meetings
- May be required to attend out-of-town seminars/training of overnight or longer duration.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
FLSA Non-Exempt Status
Revised 10/01/2024
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Sumter County employees with full-time status are eligible to receive medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance benefits. Vision, dependent coverage, and additional voluntary insurance benefits are available through payroll deduction at the employee’s expense. Sumter County participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and contributes based on current legislative requirements. Additional benefits include 11 Paid Holidays, paid time off (PTO), and educational assistance reimbursement.
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in emergency management, business or public administration, or related field?
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Do you have two (2) years of experience in emergency management, public safety, or public administration?
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Do you have three (3) years of project management experience?
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Do you have then FEMA Professional Development Series? (Required within six (6) months of employment)
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Do you have the Florida Associate Emergency Manager Certification? (Required within three (3) years of employment)
