Director of Emergency Management

City of Enid, OK•Enid, OK

26d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE: To protect the public safety through the development, implementation and administration of a comprehensive emergency management program.

Requirements

Must be U.S. citizen.
Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
Subject to Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check that demonstrates no previous felony convictions.
As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid's substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.
Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Subject to being available to respond to emergency situations outside of normal work hours.
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university and previous work related experience preferred.
Completion of Oklahoma Director of Emergency Management certification within one year of hire.
Valid CPR Certification within one year of hire.
Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.
Computer: Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record-keeping, routine database activity to include development of spreadsheets, formulas, record tracking applications, word processing, graphics, etc.
Work independently.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Accurate and attentive to detail.
Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
Proficient typing and computer application skills.
Ability to assist and support others.
Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform fine motor tasks such as nuts and bolts.
Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.
PDC Level: Medium Employee lifts/carries 50 lbs. occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day). Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. Occasional kneeling and crawling.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to research and find regulations and guidelines in various formats.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, maintain statistics.

Nice To Haves

Additional related training preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, oversee, and direct the planning, organization, control and implementation of local emergency management activities.
Conduct surveys to determine the types of emergency-related needs that will need to be addressed in disaster planning or provide technical support to others conducting such surveys.
Consult with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions in order to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
Design and administer emergency/disaster preparedness training courses that teach effective response to major emergencies and disasters.
Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities in order to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
Develop and perform tests and evaluations of emergency management plans in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Drive city vehicle between work sites to inspect facilities and equipment such as emergency management centers and communications equipment in order to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
Keep informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
Keep informed of federal, state and local regulations affecting emergency plans, and ensure that plans adhere to these regulations. Provide written reports as required.
Communicate with the public through approved social media platforms, collaborating with the Communications Department to plan, create, and deliver announcements and relevant content.
Develops and updates the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan, secures FEMA approval, and ensures plan renewal and re-certification every five years in compliance with federal requirements.
Assist other departments as needed.
Perform other duties as required.