Emergency Management Specialist

Onslow County • Jacksonville, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs emergency management preparedness and response functions under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Coordinator. Primary duties include plan development, review, and updates; grant-related project management; development of projects to enhance emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities throughout the county; development and support of the training and exercise program; provide review and guidance for licensed healthcare facility plans; provides public education. 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

• Has some knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures and the ability to interpret them.
• Knowledge of the discipline of research, data analysis, issue analysis, etc., for the purpose of planning, implementing, and completing planning duties and grant related assignments.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, and mail software programs.
• Knowledge of the wide range of hazards and their associated risks in a community and how those impact local governmental, private organizations, and community resources.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, emergency management and emergency response personnel, health, medical, and social services community staff, city and county officials, the media, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and track all program requirements in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to compile and type required periodic reports and correspondence with appropriate formatting and grammar.
• Associates/Technical degree in Emergency Management, or related field and moderate experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Possess the NCEM Associate Emergency Management Coordinator certification or be able to obtain it within 24 months.
• Possess ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 and be able to obtain 300 and 400 within 12 months.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, review, and updates to County disaster plans on an annual basis. Plans include, but are not limited to: Emergency Operations Plan, Continuity of Operations, Debris Management, Shelter Management, etc.
• Assist with exercise planning, logistics, documentation, and development of required annual exercises utilizing the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Planning guidelines.
• Oversee production of the Incident Action Plans and After Action/Corrective Action Plans.
• Coordinate and develop emergency management related training programs in conjunction with local municipalities, response agencies, and the community college.
• Assist with research, development, and management of grant funding to support emergency response and infrastructure improvements and work with state and federal agencies for infrastructure improvements and mitigation projects.
• Assist with public outreach for emergency preparedness to include giving presentations to committees, civic groups, the public, and attendance at public expositions.
• Work closely with local emergency response agencies, medical, health, and social services agencies; federal military installation emergency services; other city and county departments; local businesses and academic institutions; local civic clubs; and non-profit faith based, and volunteer organizations to support planning and response activities.
• Respond to incidents and disasters to assist with on-scene planning in accordance with National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) guidelines.
• Oversee monthly equipment checks on response equipment and the river gauge system and assist the logistics officer as needed.
• Develop and provide training, guidance, and exercises for licensed healthcare facilities to assist with meeting state and federal mandates and provide annual reviews and feedback for their emergency plans.
• Serve on various committees representing the county for emergency planning.
• Assist with management of the Emergency Services webpage, WebEOC, and social media accounts.
• Perform assigned functions as a member of the County Disaster Ready Team (DRT).
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree