Johnston County Emergency Services is seeking a full-time Emergency Management Planner.An employee in this class will be responsible for maintaining the County's Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and other planning documents.
Work includes assisting in the planning, developing, implementing and maintaining a professional and effective emergency management program that addresses mitigation, response, and recovery plans; assists with providing oversight to the emergency operations center during activation; provides educational programs to local organizations. Researches, compiles information, and drafts various reports/procedures related to emergency planning and site specific analysis for business/industry, emergency response agencies, and local governmental agencies to include municipalities.
Reports to the Emergency Operations Center during emergency activations. Assists with the activities of the Local Emergency Planning Committee. Attends conferences, seminars, workshops, classes, lectures as appropriate to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the fields of emergency response planning. Provides assistance in grant implementation for State and Federal grant opportunities.
Responsible for monitoring the SARA Title III hazardous materials. Will work closely with the WebEOC Software that is utilized to track emergency incidents and the resources utilized during a disastrous event. Work requires considerable public contact with emergency first responders, vendors, and the general public.
- Perform supervisory and administrative work under general supervision to support the activities of the Emergency Management Division of Emergency Services.
- Perform intermediate technical work assisting in the developing and maintaining operational plans for emergency or disaster situations.
- Reports to the Emergency Management Coordinator.
- Has considerable knowledge of the practices, procedures, standards and regulations regarding emergency management coordination at the local level.
- Has considerable knowledge of modern principles, practices and processes involved in emergency management.
- Has the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
- Has the ability to react quickly, effectively, and professionally in emergency situations and major disasters.
- Has considerable knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Has considerable knowledge of mathematics/accounting, spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.
- Has general knowledge of the organization and operation of County government.
- Is skilled in organizing work and coordinating activities; understands and operates common office machines.
- Demonstrates fluent knowledge in Microsoft Office to include processing spreadsheets and file maintenance programs.
- Demonstrates the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with others.
- Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in Public Administration, Emergency Management, Environmental Health, or Business Administration and
- two years of experience in emergency services including training in hazardous materials, emergency operations, or emergency management
- or a combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
