Emergency Management Specialist IV (SR-22)

County Of Maui•Maui County (various), HI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs as a journey-level Emergency Management Specialist, independently providing competence in performing assigned tasks; applies and interprets regulations and guidelines; works independently with delegated authority for the delivery of emergency management services; and performs other related duties as required. The basic objectives of the County’s emergency management programs are to assist the County of Maui to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from emergency disasters within the County of Maui. Classes in the Emergency Management Specialist series are distinguished by their responsibilities for the preparation and planning for natural and human-caused incidents, emergencies, and disasters, and/or the continuity or operational requirements to be implemented before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. The Emergency Management Specialist IV is the journey-level class in the Emergency Management Specialist series, distinguished by the responsibility to independently perform complex professional work which involves the development, review, and maintenance of appropriate documentation pertinent to one or more phases of emergency management.

Requirements

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.
Two and a half (2 ½) years of progressively responsible work experience in the emergency management field.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
Analyze full-spectrum emergency management requirements for formulation of effective and quality documentation including plans, policies, procedures, guides, and checklist.
Assess and prioritize hazards relevant to Hawaii.
Evaluate data, analyze and determine cost-effectiveness for optimal operations.
Work independently, make appropriate decisions, prioritize work assignments, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others with strong customer relation and tact, interpersonal skills with personnel in various governmental, business and other community groups.
Research national and international “best practices” and determine suitable provisions for Hawaii.
Provide clear, concise and effective written reports, plans and other written documentation.
Communicate through oral and written communication.
Facilitate group meetings and committees to work collaboratively.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in work product.
Work under stressful conditions.
Work in enclosed emergency operations center.
Be available at all times for additional hours with little notice, including weekends, and beyond normal work hours with little rest.
Effectively operate a personal computer using a variety of software applications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Plans, objectives, principles, methods, standards, policies, and procedures of emergency management.
Knowledge of County, State and Federal emergency management rules and regulations.
Knowledge of functions, roles and responsibilities of the County Emergency Management Program, as well as other Counties, Federal, State, private sector, non-profits, military and volunteer responding agencies.
Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the incident command system.
Knowledge of Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).
Knowledge of Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
Knowledge of State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) operations, functions and responsibilities.
Knowledge of State Emergency Response Team (SERT).
Knowledge of facilities management, operations and maintenance, inventory stockpile principles, reimbursement recordkeeping and claiming requirements.
Knowledge of policies, documentation and operations of effective alerting and warning systems, siren and outreach for emergency alert warning management.
Knowledge of communication principles, practices and techniques and their application, including amateur radio capability and community resources.
Knowledge of information technology hardware, networking, and software requirements and capabilities.
Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the Public Assistance and Individual Assistance Programs.
Knowledge of governmental and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rules and regulations for recovery and mitigation assistance grants, funding and reimbursements.
Knowledge of financial management policies and regulations for expenditures, purchasing, procurement, payroll and human resources rules and regulations.
Knowledge of use of standard office machines and equipment, including personal computers.

Responsibilities

Reviews, develops and maintains plans and procedures for emergency response and disaster operations relative to one or more phases of the emergency management program.
Suggests policies or courses of action that address issues or gaps uncovered during the planning process, or would otherwise improve the County’s disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities.
Addresses gaps and ensures County documentation is comprehensive, coordinated, and reflective of a whole-community approach to emergency management.
Develops and maintains Agency-level documentation to include but not limited to the Agency’s strategic vision and continuity of operations.
Develops, implements, and administers contract financial tracking reports for Countywide services.
Participates in engaging County, State, Federal, Non-Governmental, and Private Sector stakeholders in the preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Attends and participates in meetings, conferences, workshops, and public appearances and assists in their coordination and setup.
Participates in the activation and staffing of the Emergency Operation Center.
Assists in the development, conduct, and execution of emergency and disaster exercises.
Performs other related duties as required.