JOB REQUIREMENTS: Under the direction of the Emergency Management
Director, assists with planning, developing, and implementing a
comprehensive Emergency Management program while ensuring that all
Emergency Management programs fulfill the requirements and mandates of
federal and state law. Provides clerical support for the operation of
the Emergency Management Department. Assists with planning and
preparation for present and future programs, projects, and goals. Has
the authority and knowledge to act in the Director\'s absence. Essential
Duties Takes on responsibilities as EM Director during Emergency
Operations Center activations when Director is not in EOC. Works with EM
Director to maintain department availability 24/7/365 to support public
safety needs in the County as needed. This requires the ability to
occasionally work outside of normal business hours to accomplish
department missions including meetings, outreach, and response efforts.
Assists with ensuring that the Brown County Emergency Operations Plan
and related plans are in a state of readiness for implementation to
include compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
in order to minimize the effect of natural or technological disasters
that may impact the citizens of Brown County. Assists with planning,
developing and coordinating an all hazards approach to emergency support
for natural and/or man-made disaster situations. Assists with
coordinating and assisting development of municipal emergency management
plans within Brown County and integrating such plans with the County
Plan. Liaison with internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps
in resource availability for use during an emergency. Serves as a
representative of the County to professional groups, community
organizations and the general public when addressing and presenting on
Emergency Management issues. Assists with determining the need for
federal financial assistance after a disaster and coordinating the
damage assessment and application for federal disasters funds for all
jurisdictions in Brown County. Assist with design and conduct of
internal and external public safety and stakeholder exercises as needed:
Provide Instruction And Guidance To Exercise And Event Participants
evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of exercises and event responses.
Promotes, coordinates, and presents training programs for local
officials, fire departments, EMS, and law enforcement agencies and other
partners regarding their responsibilities for emergency planning and
operations. Assists in supervising, scheduling, and assigning work to
interns that may be working with BCEM; instructs and trains in methods
and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon
completion; conducts performance evaluations. Assists with maintaining
records, reports, and computer systems utilized in the emergency
management program. Assists with the preparation of the annual budget
and monitoring departmental expenditures. Creates and prepares
correspondence, news releases and reports. Assists with tracking
revenues, expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, and grants. Assists
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) with off-site plan development
and updating of same; assists with preparations for LEPC exercises and
meetings. Assists with preparation of application and close-out
paperwork for Emergency Planning & Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA),
Emergency Management Planning Grant (EMPG), and other grant
opportunities pertaining to emergency management for submission to the
State Regional Office. Assists with monitoring tornado sirens, tracking
problems, and scheduling maintenance. Assists with updates and
maintenance of the Emergency Management website and social media
accounts Maintains Tier Two inventory information and related records
pursuant to Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).
Ensures that the Emergency Management offi e complies with federal,
state, and local directions in emergency and day-to-day situations.
Maintain office in the absence of the Emergency Management Director.
Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below for more
information.
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Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, laws, and practices of
Emergency Management. Knowledge of the federal and state laws, rules,
and regulations, which impact emergency management operations. Knowledge
of Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act requirements (SARA).
Knowledge of the National Incident Management System Knowledge of
theory, principles, techniques, and practices of hazardous materials,
emergency medical services and disaster recovery planning. Knowledge of
state and local resources available in emergency situations, both
government and private. Knowledge of emergency procedures used by the
protective service units of local government. Knowledge of emergency
management organization, objectives, project planning procedures and
requirements. Knowledge of personnel management policies, practices, and
procedures. Ability to effectively develop and implement training
programs and the ability to train individuals to ensure preparedness in
emergency situations. Ability to supervise, train and monitor the work
of subordinate clerical support staff. Knowledge of general accounting
principles; accounting aptitude. Knowledge of modern office equipment,
practices, and procedures. Knowledge of business English, spelling,
grammar, arithmetic, and vocabulary. Proficiency in Windows applications
as well as Microsoft Office (with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint). Ability to compose and/or prepare effective correspondence
on moderately complex matters and perform office management details
without referral to a supervisor. Ability to prepare and maintain
complex office and confidential records and to prepare accurate reports
from file records and materials. Ability to make independent decisions
in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ability to
appreciate the confidential nature of the position. Ability to
communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability
to answer inquiries and complaints effectively. Ability to do
mathematical calculations for record keeping and preparation of reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
staff, other departments, and the general public. Ability to work
independently, exercise judgment, and effectively utilize authority.
Ability to remain calm and function effectively during emergencies or
rapidly changing activities. Ability to be on-call as needed. Ability to
work the required hours of the position. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
