Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

Virginia Department of Emergency Management; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Emergency Management is seeking an assistant role to support Midland County Emergency Management in planning, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

The position involves coordinating with community partners, communicating emergency plans to officials, and serving on-call during disasters to aid response efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with coursework in emergency management or planning, public safety, disaster response or a related field; two years of related experience.
• Valid Michigan driver’s License.
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 coursework as required by mandates.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in community emergency planning, hazard mitigation planning, emergency preparedness, emergency response, and disaster recovery operations.
• Assist in project management with community partners and stakeholders.
• Communicate plans for emergencies to key community officials and ensure notification.
• Serve in an on-call capacity for emergency and disaster response to aid Midland County Emergency Management.

Skills

Emergency management knowledge

Communication skills

Public safety coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree with coursework in emergency management or planning

Job description

Under the direction of the Emergency Management Coordinator, assists in; community emergency planning, hazard mitigation planning, emergency preparedness, emergency response, and disaster recovery operations. Assists in project management of various projects with community partners and stakeholders. Assists in communicating plans for emergencies to key community officials and ensures that they are notified of emergency situations. Serves in an on-call capacity for emergency and disaster response to aid Midland County Emergency Management in response efforts or fill the role in the absence of the Emergency Management Coordinator.

Associate’s Degree with some coursework in emergency management or planning, public safety, disaster response or a related field and two years of related experience. Valid Michigan driver’s License. Coursework completed in NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 as required by state and federal mandates. CPR and First Aid certification. Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management.

Ability to instruct and coordinate with others regarding emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery planning concepts. Ability to work with various governmental and public entities and citizens, deal effectively with the public in situations of a difficult and sometimes volatile nature, interactive with other individuals during emergency situations, maintain accurate and detailed records, and follow applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.