Emergency Management Planner

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO) operates as quasi-independent agency through a long-standing intragovernmental agreement between Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte. CMEMO operates under the authority of North Carolina General Statute 166-A and is responsible for maintaining a comprehensive emergency management system for Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the six additional municipalities within. The total population for Mecklenburg County in 2024 was near or exceeded 1.1 million. The mission of the CMEMO is to provide a comprehensive and integrated program that focuses on an all-hazard’s approach to emergency management for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The CMEMO provides the coordination, support, training, and education necessary to protect the county by integrating all activities necessary to prevent, prepare, mitigate, respond to, and recover from natural and human-made disasters. This position exists to focus on a portion or portions of CMEMO’s emergency management program. Emergency management coordinators are responsible for concentrated areas of concern within the overall emergency management program and can have multiple areas assigned to them. Additionally, coordinators work closely with key decision makers from the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the six additional municipalities in the County to develop and maintain emergency management initiatives. Emergency management coordinators work in all four phases of emergency management to include: mitigation, planning, response and recovery. The position is called upon to communicate, coordinate and liaise with a wide array of local, state, and federal agencies, private entities, and points of contact. This position is funded by the Charlotte Urban Area Security Initiative ( UASI) grant and is guaranteed for three (3) years. Continuation of the position beyond the guaranteed three (3) year period is contingent upon the availability of funding provided through the UASI program.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge and experience concerning all aspects of the Emergency Management program and how it interfaces within an inter-governmental framework: Considerable knowledge of the resources available for emergency management plans and programs.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to speak in a public setting delivering information on emergency management plans, programs and initiatives.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies and government officials.
Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs, Everbridge Notifications and WebEOC applications.
US Citizenship required.
Final candidates will be subject to post – offer drug screen and background check.
Valid North Carolina Class “C” Driver’s License.
Must live within 45 driving miles of CFD Headquarters within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, special events and/or on a 24-hour rotating basis for special responses and as requested.
Position is required to be on-call on a rotating basis.
Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds and able to climb stairs and ladders.
Minimum of a four (4) year degree from an accredited institution and three (3) plus years of experience in emergency management and/or related emergency operations experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience needed to perform the essential job functions.
Successful Completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.

Nice To Haves

Qualification of Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
Completion of the National Emergency Management Basic and Advanced Academies.
Completion of a master’s degree in emergency management or related field.
Experience working in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or other EOC during activations.

Responsibilities

Coordinates programs and initiatives associated with the CMEMO.
Assists in developing an effective emergency management program and serves as a leader in preparing, developing, planning, coordinating, reviewing, and updating various aspects of CMEMO’s emergency management program, including plans, policies, procedures, and training.
The position serves in key roles within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Operations Center.
The position plays a significant role as CMEMO’s representative with the seven local governments of Mecklenburg County.
Works closely with other CMEMO staff and coordinates with local, state, federal organizations, and private stakeholders relating to their involvement and participation in all phases of emergency management.
The position ensures all partnering agency personnel have proper training and tools to perform their duties efficiently and effectively in conjunction with CMEMO.
Coordinators are expected to participate in professional development in support CMEMO’s mission.
Designs, coordinates, documents, guides, and facilitates various exercise scenarios including Table-Top Exercises (TTX’s), Functional and Full-Scale exercises with CMEMO’s partners including Hot-Washes, After-Action Reports (AAR’s) and Improvement Plan (IP) process following the FEMA Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
Conducts and participates in required emergency response training and exercises related to CMEMO’s mission.
Develops, documents, coordinates, and implements comprehensive and cohesive emergency management plans in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal standards.
This position is subject to non-traditional work hours and is expected to be on-call on a rotating schedule.
Additionally, this position is expected to maintain constant communication unless approved by the chain of command with the other members of CMEMO’s staff.
Assists CMEMO’s Division Chief, Branch Managers, and Charlotte Fire Department Command Staff with administrative responsibilities.
Assists in the development grant applications, resource requirements, and purchasing.
This position supports the Fixed Nuclear Facility (FNF) and Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) program initiatives and radiological equipment caches.
Conducts training in assigned areas of emergency management to include both natural and technological hazards with partner agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
Acts as liaison for local government to the local, state, and federal government on disaster regulations and mandates including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, Continuity Guidance Circular (CGC) 1 and 2, Principles of Hazard Mitigation Planning, Robert T. Stafford Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and North Carolina General Statute 166A.
Leads and coordinates as assigned various task forces and working groups associated with CMEMO’s emergency management program.
Works closely with CMEMO’s partners to develop, maintain, and exercise CMEMO’s emergency management plans.
Performs other emergency management program activities as directed by CMEMO’s Division Chief and Charlotte Fire Department Command Staff.