Emergency Management Coordinator

Onslow County•Jacksonville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Management Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Management Division to include supervising Emergency Management staff, serving as back-up in the absence of the Deputy Director, and overseeing/performing emergency management preparedness and response functions for a variety of natural, technological, and man-made threats and hazards in and around the County, and supports recovery and mitigation projects for these threats and hazards. Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty —are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

Requirements

Knowledge of emergency management methods and theories, doctrine, principles, and practices related to addressing a wide variety of natural, technological, and man-made threats and hazards; considerable knowledge of and application of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to include successful completion of current IS 100, IS 200, ICS 300, EOC 2300, ICS 400, EOC position specific courses, IS 700 and IS 800, knowledge of current Comprehensive Planning Guide 101 (CPG101) and Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis (THIRA) theory and processes; concepts of the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations with regard to emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Knowledge of County departments, local agencies, state and federal agencies, and their roles and responsibilities with regard to local emergencies/disasters and delivery of services.
Knowledge of research methodology, statistical analysis, and survey design.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal processes and opportunities for budgetary needs.
Knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations in the area of hazardous materials; NIMS/ICS.
General knowledge of public health, environmental health or industrial hygiene.
Skilled in effective methods of establishing and maintaining working relationships.
Skilled in using computers and applicable software.
Skilled in utilizing research methodology and statistical techniques to strategically plan, analyze, and compiling diverse data into technical reports and information packages for staff and public use.
Skilled in designing, implementing, and monitoring diverse emergency management programs.
Skilled in writing plans and procedures.
Skilled in developing training programs.
Skilled in conducting training seminars.
Skilled in supporting mass casualty response events.
Skilled in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, stakeholders, and the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work directions.

Nice To Haves

NC Emergency Management Executive EM Certification or IAEM CEM.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina
Completion of Land-Based Search & Rescue Management (NC8112)
Completion of approved Hazardous Materials Awareness course
Completion of emergency vehicle operations course
Completion of the FEMA Basic Emergency Management Academy.

Responsibilities

Supervises staff; prioritizes and assigns work; conducts performance evaluations for Emergency Management staff; ensures staff are trained.
Oversee daily operations of the Emergency Management Division, develops, and recommends departmental policies/procedures in coordination with the Deputy Director.
Creates, writes, maintains, trains internal and external staff and, and exercises emergency plans, policies, and procedures.
Identifies and develops preparedness, training, and exercise grant application opportunities.
Participates in various committees, work groups, and task forces to represent emergency management objectives.
Coordinates with the Deputy Director to identify and project strategic plans and future budgetary needs.
Formulates and analyzes emergency preparedness and response plans for a wide variety of natural, technological, and man-made threats and hazards that could affect the County using appropriate threat and risk analysis processes.
Responds to emergency scenes and serves within the Unified Command structure.
Supports partner departments and agencies on disaster recovery and mitigation projects for a wide variety of natural, technological, and man-made threats and hazards that could affect the County.
Interprets and serves as authority on federal, state, and local regulations regarding a wide variety of natural, technological, and man-made threats and hazards preparedness and response efforts.
Serves as a liaison to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service and other credible weather information partners to develop and maintain relationships supporting natural/weather phenomenon preparedness, response, and recovery for planned events and unplanned incidents.
Assists the Fire Marshal with TRC review of maps of subdivisions, land use plans, and construction projects, and ensures access by emergency response equipment and prompt evacuation during emergencies.
In Coordination with the Deputy Director, addresses inquiries posed by the media and the public regarding emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs and operations.
In Coordination with the Director and Deputy Director, establishes and directs the County Emergency Operations Center during emergencies, disasters, and planned events, including a determination of local, state, volunteer, and/or federal response and support is needed.
Develops, executes, and evaluates Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Center related training and exercise needs and serves as department's primary point of contact for training and exercise development and opportunities.
Performs work with regular and predictable attendance consistently meeting the scheduling needs as required by the county.
Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Will be required to operate a County/emergency vehicle in the course of employment.
Perform assigned functions as a member of the County Disaster Ready Team (DRT).
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.