Local Emergency Response Coordinator

State of Oklahoma • Town of Kingston, KS

4d • $61,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Local Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with stakeholders in planning for and responding to natural or man-made incidents or events. Ensures coordination emergency public response service activities at the county and community level, responds to public emergencies, lead the development and maintenance of community level coalitions (Local Emergency Planning Coalition, Mass Immunization/Prophylaxis Strategy (MIPS), Local Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps chapters, Continuity of Operations (COOP), Pandemic Influenza (PanFlu), Care and Feed plans and local Hazard Mitigation Plans as needed or on an annual basis at a minimum. Additionally, the position coordinates with the County Emergency Operations Managers within the administrative regions.

Requirements

• Level 1: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or urban planning or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in a technical capacity in emergency preparedness planning or emergency management operations, or in public assistance or disaster recovery operations at the local, state or federal level for each year of the required education.
• Level 2: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or urban planning plus one year of qualifying experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in a technical capacity in emergency preparedness planning or emergency management operations, or in public assistance or disaster recovery operations at the local, state or federal level for each year of the required education plus one additional year of qualifying experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding emergency services, disaster response, recovery, and mitigation; planning, development, implementation, and assessment of emergency management programs and response strategies relative to natural and manmade disasters.
• Ability to: coordinate various emergency preparedness and response activities across organizational lines; communicate effectively orally and in writing; train others in emergency response procedures and develop and conduct simulated drills and exercises; work under considerable pressure and stress in emergency situations; identify and recommend appropriate solutions to problems (decision making); and promote, establish, and maintain effective working relations with others.
• Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and community partners.
• Respond to emergencies, coordinating the CHD response to public health emergencies.
• Organize activities related to development and maintenance of county Emergency Response Plans.
• Prepare for site visits.
• Participate in local preparedness exercises and drills, including organizing and facilitating planning meetings for staff and stakeholder organizations.
• Represent the CHD at emergency-management related coalitions.
• Maintain local Incident Command System and preparedness-related training records.
• Serve as Medical Reserve Corp Coordinator for each county of regional responsibility.
• Coordinated training, recruitment activities, meetings and response activations.
• Maintains local contact list, calling trees, and call down rosters of staff and partner agencies.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees