Emergency Management Specialist II (SR-18)

County Of Maui•Maui County (various), HI

About The Position

The Emergency Management Specialist II is an advanced trainee who receives continued formal and on-the-job training while completing emergency management assignments under specific guidance. The position supports County of Maui programs to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from natural and human-caused emergencies and disasters. It differs from the entry-level Specialist I role by involving continued training and assigned work using defined principles and techniques, and from the independent Specialist III role by being performed under guidance. The position assists higher-level staff with emergency planning and documentation, research, data collection and review, stakeholder engagement, grants, continuity of operations planning, and Emergency Operations Center operations. The role also participates in training, meetings, conferences, workshops, and public appearances. Applicants must meet the stated education and experience requirements, hold a valid motor vehicle driver's license equivalent to a State of Hawaii Type 3 license, and meet the health and physical condition standards needed to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, civil engineering, geology, geography, climatology, ecology, environmental science, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field, and six months of work experience in emergency management.
Possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license equivalent to a State of Hawaii Type 3 license.
Knowledge of basic government organization and functions; emergency management laws; Federal and State legislation affecting emergency management administration; emergency management principles and practices; Hawaiian Islands geographic and topographic features; research and analysis; report writing; computers and communications systems; public relations; and standard office machines and equipment, including computers, peripheral equipment, and software applications.
Ability to learn basic principles of emergency management functional areas; conduct basic research and analysis; organize and prepare clear, concise documents; express ideas logically orally and in writing; and deal tactfully with agencies and people.
Ability to develop, review, and maintain plans, procedures, reports, and studies; act decisively in emergencies; handle multiple tasks; and organize and coordinate group activities.
Ability to write and speak effectively, work cooperatively with members of other agencies, type and operate computers, learn and understand communications principles and technology systems, and use a personal computer with a variety of software applications.
Meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Submit a detailed work history on the application; a resume in lieu of an application is insufficient, and “See resume” is not an acceptable response under Work Experience.

Responsibilities

Assist higher-level Emergency Management staff in developing and maintaining County documentation for disaster and emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Research best practices from other jurisdictions and lessons learned from incidents, training, and exercises, and provide findings and suggestions to higher-level staff.
Collect, track, and review data supporting the review and implementation of emergency management functions.
Participate with higher-level staff in engaging County, State, Federal, non-governmental, and private-sector stakeholders in preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Help define capabilities, address gaps, and ensure County documentation is comprehensive, coordinated, and reflective of a whole-community approach to emergency management.
Participate in the procurement and administration of grants.
Support County departments and agencies in developing continuity of operations documentation to ensure essential public services continue during emergencies.
Assist with or participate in Emergency Operations Center activation and staffing during disaster operations.
Attend orientation and training sessions.
Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, and public appearances, and assist with their coordination and setup.
Perform other related duties as required.