Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

County of Midland, Michigan; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Midland, Michigan seeks a dedicated professional to support its Emergency Management Office. Under supervision, you will develop plans, coordinate exercises, train staff, and liaise with public safety and community leaders.

The role includes on-call disaster response and activation of the emergency operations plan. You will staff the EOC as needed, notify state liaisons, and maintain records while working with various agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in emergency management or planning, public safety, disaster response or a related field with two years of related experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine emergency management plans and exercises.
• Train and interact with public safety officials and community leaders across organizations.
• Staff the emergency operations center and activate the plan as needed.

Skills

Emergency management

Public safety liaison

Communication

Project management

CPR/First Aid

Education

Associate degree in emergency management or related field

Tools

NIMS courses (100/200/300/400/700/800)

Job description

Under the supervision of the Emergency Management Coordinator, provides support in all facets of emergency management office operations including developing and refining emergency management plans, developing exercises, training, and interacting with public safety officials and community leaders across all relevant organizations in the community.

Serves in an on-call capacity for emergency and disaster response when the Emergency Management Coordinator is out of the area. As required, conducts situational assessment to determine the appropriate action when an incident has occurred and activates the emergency operations plan. Staffs the emergency operations center when necessary and makes the required notifications to the State of Michigan’s liaisons.

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. Ability to lead projects and manage multiple projects at one time.

Current hourly range starting at $28.55 - $37.22/hr (7-year progression) with benefits.

Submit a resume and Midland County application to: Midland County Human Resources 220 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland, MI 48640. You can obtain an application from our website at https://midlandcountymi.gov/HR-vacancies Applications can be emailed to [e-mail] Application deadline: Position will remain open until filled.