Emergency Management Program Manager

Polk County•Winter Haven, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager plans, directs, and manages the Polk County Emergency Management Program. The role oversees staff responsible for emergency management planning, training, and exercises; maintains readiness, technology systems, and operations of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC); and manages State and Federal grants, including budgets, compliance, and financial reports. The position serves as EOC Director during exercises and emergency situations and as acting Division Director in the Director’s absence. The position maintains the county’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies and other stakeholders, and leads countywide mitigation and preparedness groups and programs. It directs readiness exercises and supports training and exercises throughout the year. The employee must be available to respond to emergencies or potential emergencies at any time, report to work when a county emergency is declared, and may deploy to disaster locations statewide as part of the State Emergency Response Team. The position is based at the Polk County Emergency Operations Center in Winter Haven, Florida. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; varying schedules, nights, weekends, and 12-hour shifts may be required before, during, and after EOC activations. The work may involve varying or extreme stress and weather conditions, travel to sites within the county, and deployment to remote disaster locations statewide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related emergency management field; equivalent combinations of certifications and experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
At least five years of progressively responsible full-time employment in Emergency Management, including supervision of employees.
Completion of FEMA ICS100, ICS200, ICS300, ICS400, IS700, and IS800 training courses.
Valid driver’s license and ability to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.
Must obtain Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) certification within four years of hire.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Emergency Management stakeholders, including county staff, senior and elected officials, and the public.
Skill using personal computers and related software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Ability to collect, compile, and prepare statistical reports.
Effective oral and written communication, research, reporting, writing, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Ability to concentrate on detail and sequential work tasks, follow oral and written instructions, and maintain accurate records, reports, and files.
Ability to think and react calmly and responsibly in emergency situations and work in all weather conditions.
Ability to see, sit for long periods, bend, stoop, and drive from worksite to worksite.
Ability to work varying schedules, including nights and weekends, and 12-hour shifts during EOC activations.

Nice To Haves

Current FEPA Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) or International Association of Emergency Managers Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification.
Experience overseeing and coordinating multi-agency operations during exercises, special events, and emergency situations.
Experience with technology, including communication systems and audio-visual systems.
Experience coordinating and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including public safety agencies, volunteer and faith-based organizations, and private-sector stakeholders.
Experience developing and managing budgets, including grants.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and manage the Polk County Emergency Management Program.
Oversee Emergency Management Program staff and their planning, training, and exercise activities.
Maintain the Emergency Operations Center in a continuous state of readiness and oversee its technology systems and operations.
Serve as EOC Director during exercises and emergency situations.
Manage State and Federal Emergency Management grants, including budgets, grant deliverables, compliance documentation, and financial reports.
Maintain and review the county’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
Serve as an Emergency Management liaison with local, state, and federal agencies, utilities, and industry personnel as assigned.
Chair the Polk County Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group and facilitate development of the countywide multi-jurisdictional Local Mitigation Strategy.
Represent the Division on Emergency Management groups, task forces, committees, and organizations, including the Local Emergency Planning Committee and Regional Domestic Security Task Force.
Chair the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council and coordinate planning, training, and response activities among municipal, county, public, and private agencies.
Direct the Municipal Liaison Program and coordinate annual emergency preparedness and response updates with municipal leaders and public safety officials.
Plan, conduct, and direct the annual Emergency Management Readiness Exercise and the county’s participation in the annual FDEM Statewide Exercise.
Oversee staff conducting additional training and exercises throughout the year.
Respond to emergencies and potential emergencies seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and report for work when a Polk County emergency is declared.
Deploy to remote disaster locations statewide as a member of the State Emergency Response Team.
Travel as necessary to on-site locations within Polk County.
Perform related duties as required.