Emergency Management & School Safety Coordinator

Macomb County Government

15h • $73,215 - $94,698 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, assists in all phases of emergency management including the analysis, planning, decision making and assignment of available resources to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies. Represents Emergency Management in a countywide, multi-disciplinary school safety planning process. Supports school districts in assessing risks and vulnerabilities. Oversee projects and initiatives in School Safety, Emergency Management, or critical infrastructure protection. Develops and coordinates public safety training and exercise programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience performing progressively responsible work in a federal, state, county, or local emergency management agency
• One (1) year of experience developing or supporting school safety initiatives
• Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) designation through the Michigan State Police/Emergency Management Homeland Security Division within two years of hire
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
• Knowledge of: Best practices in emergency management, school safety and critical infrastructure protection
• Ability to: Apply the principles of emergency management in planning for the safety and security of a school environment and critical infrastructure protection
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, school administrators, community partners, staff and the public
• Work effectively in stressful emergency conditions
• Make responsible decisions appropriate to the scope of the position and according to established laws, policies and procedures
• Supervise, direct and organize the work of others
• Plan and organize emergency management programs and activities
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work independently
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) designation through the Michigan State Police/Emergency Management Homeland Security Division at time of hire
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in all phases of emergency management including the analysis, planning, decision making and assignment of available resources to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies.
• Makes recommendations using best practices and legal requirements to assist with the development of programs that coordinate prevention, response and recovery from incidents of violence and other significant events.
• Provides assessment and coordination of emergency plans for county, local government emergency operation plans including individual school and school district emergency plans.
• Represents Emergency Management as part of a countywide, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary school safety planning effort.
• Coordinates school safety efforts with other Emergency Management initiatives to protect critical infrastructure.
• Assists in the activation and operation of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs).
• Oversees and supervises activities, programs or initiatives in school safety, emergency management, and critical infrastructure protection.
• Develops and maintains an active Risk and Vulnerability Assessment program for schools, communities and other critical infrastructure.
• Plans and directs public safety training sessions, exercises and other educational activities promoting school safety, violence prevention and general emergency preparedness.
• Provides emergency leadership and staff support to professional and business community groups in relation to emergency management and school safety.
• Responds to emergency situations on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.
• Updates knowledge through conferences, seminars and in-service training.
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage
• Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager