Emergency Management Specialist

Flagler County•Emergency Operations Center, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is administrative, technical, and at times manual work, involving the coordination, conduct and maintenance of a variety of emergency management programs and equipment. Responsibilities include asset management, tool and technology maintenance and utilization, customer service, and programmatic implementation related to emergency management programs.

Requirements

Associate's degree in emergency or disaster management.
2 years of full-time experience working for a local or state government emergency management agency may be substituted for the associate degree requirement.
1 year of full-time experience working for a local or state government, in an emergency management, public safety, planning, or contract/project management role.
Must possess a valid State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the County.
Must have successfully completed the following FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, and Professional Development Series.
Ability to maintain accurate record keeping and organization skills.
Skilled in the proper and efficient use of office equipment and technology.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and Web-based applications.
Skilled in making sound, independent judgment decisions.
Ability to prepare and make public speaking presentations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders and community partners.
Ability to react calmly and promptly during an emergency or disaster situation.
Ability to work for extend hours on a continuous basis, during emergencies or disasters.
Ability to see, hear, talk, lift (50 lbs.), carry, push, stand, climb, crouch, balance, handle, fingering, pull, walk, crawl, kneel, and reach.
Ability to tolerate heat, inclement weather (rain, cold, humidity), water, odors, dust, poor ventilation, fumes, toxic fumes.
Ability to read and comprehend professional journals; manuals and procedures; safety instructions; financial reports; memos, letters, policies, and reports.
Ability to perform shop math and general mathematical functions.
Ability to write business letters, speeches, summaries, and reports.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely relating information, data, and details to laypeople; conversant in theory and practices of discipline; and public/extemporaneous speaking.

Nice To Haves

An internship, as part of an emergency management degree program, directly in a state or local emergency management agency may be substituted for the 1-yr full time experience requirement.
Flagler County residency is required within 1 year of the date of hire, due to on-call status.

Responsibilities

Performs routine office functions including answering telephones, typing, filing, data entry, mail distribution, and composing reports and correspondence.
Maintains, inventories, purchases, prepares, and distributes disaster equipment, supplies, and materials, to include the operation of material moving equipment.
Maintains, purchases, and operates emergency management electronic, audiovisual, communications and other equipment.
Conducts disaster preparedness presentations to the public, business, industry, and non-profit organizations, to include social media outreach.
Assists in situational awareness and conducts related briefings.
Prepares and maintains operational checklists and operating procedures.
Researches, identifies, and maintains data/records regarding hazards and historical disaster background as it relates to the County.
In the event of an emergency or crisis situation, must be available for extended periods.
Performs other duties as assigned.
During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.