Supervisor, Emergency Management/EOC

Chenega Corporation•Cape Canaveral, FL

About The Position

The Supervisor, Emergency Management & Emergency Operations Center (EOC) leads the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's emergency management and preparedness program. The position advises leadership on emergency preparedness, response, recovery, continuity planning, and crisis management initiatives. The role oversees emergency plans, policies, procedures, risk assessments, mitigation recommendations, interdepartmental planning, and relationships with external emergency management partners. It supports the readiness and operation of the EOC and serves as the organization's EOC Manager during exercises, planned events, and emergency activations, providing leadership with situational awareness, resource recommendations, operational assessments, and decision support. The Supervisor also develops and manages training and exercise programs, evaluates readiness and program effectiveness, documents lessons learned, and implements corrective actions. The position requires at least six years of progressively responsible relevant experience and at least two years of supervisory, leadership, or program management experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and pass background and drug screening.

Requirements

At least six years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, disaster preparedness, emergency operations, public safety, military operations, or a related field.
At least two years of supervisory, leadership, or program management experience.
Experience developing emergency plans, conducting risk assessments, managing exercises, and supporting emergency operations.
Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders in a complex operational environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Successfully pass background and drug screening.
Advanced knowledge of emergency management principles, crisis management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Thorough understanding of incident management systems and emergency response frameworks.
Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret regulations, policies, standards, and guidance documents and apply them to operational environments.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Ability to evaluate risks and develop practical solutions to complex preparedness challenges.
Strong written communication skills, including plan development, report writing, policy creation, and executive-level briefings.
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make informed recommendations on matters of organizational significance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other business management systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective partnerships at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Public Safety, Business Continuity, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of emergency management programs, policies, plans, and procedures.
Develop and maintain emergency operations plans, continuity plans, response procedures, recovery frameworks, and related program documentation.
Ensure emergency management initiatives support organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and operational objectives.
Identify program risks, capability gaps, and improvement opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
Advise leadership on emergency preparedness, resilience, continuity, and response-related matters.
Monitor program performance and establish key performance indicators to evaluate readiness and effectiveness.
Facilitate the development, review, and annual update of emergency management plans, response procedures, operational checklists, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate planning across departments to ensure consistency and integration of emergency preparedness activities.
Conduct hazard vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, preparedness reviews, and program evaluations.
Analyze operational, environmental, and organizational risks and develop mitigation recommendations.
Develop and maintain relationships with emergency management partners, government agencies, response organizations, and mutual aid partners.
Support the readiness, operation, and effectiveness of the Emergency Operations Center.
Serve as the organization's EOC Manager during exercises, planned events, and emergency activations.
Coordinate EOC staffing, procedures, communication processes, and operational documentation.
Provide leadership with situational awareness, resource recommendations, operational assessments, and decision support during emergencies.
Coordinate response and recovery activities among stakeholders and ensure timely information sharing during incidents.
Develop and manage emergency management training programs for leadership, employees, emergency response personnel, and designated stakeholders.
Design, plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate drills, tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and full-scale exercises.
Develop exercise objectives, scenarios, evaluation criteria, and after-action reports.
Identify lessons learned and implement corrective action plans to improve organizational preparedness.
Keep emergency management training programs current with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging threats.
Perform other duties as assigned.