Emergency Management Specialist

DeKalb County • Interim • Tucker, GA • $48.19k - $74.70k / year • 3h ago

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate volunteers and operations for the preparedness for and response to major emergencies and disasters in the County.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Implements plans, procedures and systems to ensure an efficient and effective all-hazards level of preparedness and response to major emergencies and disasters throughout the County: contributes to the development of emergency plans; researches risks and makes recommendations.

Coordinates volunteers: serves as liaison between County and various volunteer organizations; recruits volunteers; schedules training sessions and instructors; receives and reviews applications; facilitates training modules; attends meetings; maintains related documentation.

Coordinates mobile canteen unit: facilitates related training: responds to major emergencies and disasters with unit; provides meals to public safety personnel; checks/maintains stock of equipment and supplies; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; ensures preventative maintenance and repairs on unit vehicles.

Promotes public awareness of emergency preparedness: organizes and presents public awareness campaigns; prepares and conducts meetings and presentations for community groups, neighborhood associations, business and industry, schools, etc.; assists in creating a public information plans.

Coordinates the operation and maintenance of assigned emergency operations center equipment: maintains working knowledge of systems; tests systems; troubleshoots and repairs communications and information technology equipment; serves as systems administrator during emergencies; recruits and manages related volunteer positions.

Ensures compliance with local, state and Federal rules, regulations and standards concerning emergency management, and hazardous materials incidents: collects, maintains, analyzes and interprets data; provides recommendations to command level decision makers; participates in the notification of operational emergency response organizations and activation of public notification systems.

Assists with managing granted funds: manages delivery of materials; verifies accuracy of deliveries; inventories equipment; manages disbursement of materials; maintains required documentation.

Responds to all major/critical incidents and/or disasters: implements emergency response and disaster recovery plans; requests and directs volunteers as needed; assesses/evaluates incident scenes, determines necessary volunteer allocation, and ensures utilization of proper methods to ensure the safety of the public and emergency personnel; facilitates communication of employees, citizens, volunteers, local government agencies, etc.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, memos, emergency operational plans, volunteer hours logs, equipment requests, promotional materials and information, and other documents: and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, class applications, attendance records, student evaluations, beneficiary forms, policies, procedures, manuals and other reference materials, or other documentation: reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, other County departments and employees, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Operates emergency equipment: operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in emergency management or a related field; supplemented by three years of experience in emergency management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field is preferred.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License, including appropriate endorsements; must possess or acquire within the first year of employment and maintain the following certifications or licenses: CERT Instructor, Georgia Certified Emergency Manager, IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800. May be required to obtain and maintain additional endorsements, certifications or licensure as deemed necessary.