Community Preparedness Coordinator

State of North Carolina•Droc Wake, NC

11d•$57,983 - $101,470•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Preparedness Coordinator will be responsible for the management, recruitment, training and deployment of community volunteer groups and those associated with NCEM. The position will integrate NCEM principles, directives and strategic plan to enhance readiness, build capacity and resiliency across North Carolina through the “Whole of Community” approach. The Community Preparedness Coordinator serves as an expert or lead in this endeavor to include the identification of needs and gaps across volunteer and community organizations, non-profit, public schools, state agencies, higher education, private sector and non-English speaking citizens to enhance the survivability and readiness of communities before, during, and after disasters. The ability to work independently, analyze and solve problems, identify challenges and communicate at a high level in a fluid, rapidly changing environment is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to identify challenges.
Ability to communicate at a high level in a fluid, rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of volunteer management and team building.
Thorough knowledge in planning, assigning, training and supervising the work of volunteers.
Experienced in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agency personnel, officials, and the public.
General knowledge of emergency management principles, NCEM, and services offered by State and local agencies.
Skilled in initiating and installing administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Management, recruitment, training and deployment of community volunteer groups and those associated with NCEM.
Integrate NCEM principles, directives and strategic plan to enhance readiness, build capacity and resiliency across North Carolina through the “Whole of Community” approach.
Serve as an expert or lead in identifying needs and gaps across volunteer and community organizations, non-profit, public schools, state agencies, higher education, private sector and non-English speaking citizens to enhance the survivability and readiness of communities before, during, and after disasters.
Coordinate community, volunteer groups, private sector organizations, higher education, as well as state and local entities in support of the State Emergency Response Team, including preparedness, response, recovery and mass care to accomplish incident objectives.
Manage the NC Vendor Disaster Re-Entry Program.
Stabilize privately owned critical infrastructure.
Coordinate community capabilities.
Coordinate state donations during large disasters.