Airport Emergency Planning Coordinator

City of Cleveland•3001 - Port Control, OH

About The Position

Under administrative direction, the Airport Emergency Planning Coordinator plans and administers a project or program for a City department and may serve as its administrative supervisor. The role coordinates airport emergency preparedness planning, supports emergency response and business continuity efforts, and works with City departments, agencies, airport stakeholders, municipalities, and county entities. The coordinator also supports program evaluation, budget and procurement activities, reporting, and the readiness of the Airport Emergency Operations Center (AEOC).

Requirements

Two years of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in program administration.
Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.
Valid State of Ohio Driver's License.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a closely related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time, paid experience working in an airport environment.
Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Successful completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series.
Successful completion of the FEMA Advanced Professional Series.
Successful completion of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) (E/L/K0146).
Current versions of ICS-300 and ICS-400.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining the Airport Emergency Plan.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop airport emergency, irregular operation response, and business continuity plans.
Assist in designing, training for, and conducting emergency exercises and drills.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control initiatives to ensure administrative and procedural activities meet goals.
Coordinate development of the emergency procedures manual, policies, standard operating procedures, checklists, and emergency notification contact lists.
Research, recommend, procure, and assess resource solutions, including people, equipment, services, and software, to improve emergency preparedness.
Represent airport system interests in aligning emergency and irregular response plans with regulators, support agencies, and other stakeholders.
Present emergency preparedness initiatives and mission information to stakeholders.
Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to support planning, response coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
Represent the organization at state and countywide emergency management meetings.
Keep informed about current emergency management issues, trends, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Report to the AEOC and assist in coordinating activities during emergencies.
Assist in maintaining AEOC readiness.
Assist with budget development and section procurement, including ordering supplies and materials, procuring services, managing requisitions, and handling payments.
Plan, assign, supervise, and review subordinate personnel activities as applicable; may supervise employees assigned to the project.
Monitor program operating budgets and assist with annual budget preparation.
Design, implement, and monitor program evaluation procedures.
Develop commitments from City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants.
Provide technical assistance or review program policies and procedures.
Maintain current information and oversee preparation of project status reports.
Prepare financial and narrative reports and program applications.
Communicate program status and information to municipal officials and public or private entities.
Perform other related duties as required.