The Orange County Emergency Services Department has an opening for a Emergency Management Coordinator-Planner.

This position is responsible for technical work associated with emergency operations and disaster response planning. This includes, but is not limited to, the organization, implementation, and coordination of local pre and post disaster plans, goals, and objectives.

Work is performed under the direction of the Division Chief of Emergency Management with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Background Check is required.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in emergency management/Homeland Security AND one (1) year of work experience in the administration of public safety, emergency management, or business continuity operations AND demonstrated experience in leading, directing, and monitoring the work of others during both routine and emergency operations, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in the administration of public safety, emergency management, or business continuity operations AND demonstrated experience in leading, directing, and monitoring the work of others during both routine and emergency operations OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.

Completion of FEMA Independent Study Courses IS 100, 200, 700 and 800

Completion of ICS 300 and 400 required within 12 months of hiring.

IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Certified Associate Emergency Manager preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a license valid in the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Possession of or the ability to obtain IAEM Certified Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) within twelve (12) months of hire.

May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Division Chief.

This position is on-call 24/7, and may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and in inclement weather conditions during incidents.

Participates in the Division of Emergency Management on-call program to ensure that ensures Orange County Emergency Services support is provided for major incidents on a 24/7 basis to respond to emergency calls, provides emergency coordination functions for Incident Commanders

In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws. Further, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment, successful completion of the required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required and the submission and approval of all new hire documentation completion of your new hire paperwork.

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR-PLANNING*