Emergency Management Analyst

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to provide community education, planning support, and logistical assistance to ACC’s Emergency Management division. The role includes county-wide planning, developing education programs, and delivering Community Emergency Response Team trainings, including shelter setup and teardown.

The schedule is typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with potential evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration or related discipline with two years of emergency management or related experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• State of Georgia CERT certification within 18 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Administers a variety of special departmental programs.
• Acts as liaison between county agencies, private sector, local jurisdictions, State and Federal agencies.
• Prepares grant applications and administers grants.
• Develops and writes reports and plans for emergencies and disasters.

Skills

Emergency management

NIMS

ICS structure

Public speaking

Volunteer recruitment

Writing and communication

Time management

FEMA familiarity

Hazard mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management/public administration

Tools

Computers and software

Job description

REPORTS TO: Emergency Management Coordinator

FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Administrative

CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

PAY GRADE: 120

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes – Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to provide community education, planning support, and logistical support to the Emergency Management division of Athens-Clarke County. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in county wide planning operations, developing community education programs and offering Community Emergency Response Team trainings to the community, and assisting in response operations to include shelter set up and take down. Performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

Work Schedule: Generally, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Week to week schedules may vary and include some extended and flexible hours based on evening and weekend responsibilities. Will be required to work on some evenings and weekends.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC’s safe driving policy.

Emergency Position

This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration or other related discipline with two years of experience in emergency management or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Most possess or obtain State of Georgia Certified Emergency Manager certification within 18 months of hire date.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Administers a variety of special departmental programs. Acts as a liaison and coordinator between county agencies, private sector, local jurisdictions, State and Federal agencies, and/or other related programs.

Prepares grant applications and administers grants.

Develops and writes reports. Prepares County for an emergency and/or natural disaster and determines potential hazards and implements mitigation plans.

Administers applicable State and Federally mandated programs.

Responds to emergency and/or disaster situations. Assists in the coordination of emergency resource allocations, personnel and materials, and the dissemination of public information in a disaster situation.

Recognizes hazardous weather conditions and monitors and relays weather conditions utilizing weather tracking systems.

Plans, designs and executes emergency response exercises; operates emergency communication systems and equipment; activates and staffs the emergency operation center; and assists in recovery activities in the event of an emergency.

Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, draws conclusions, and makes appropriate recommendations.

Operates computers and related software applications.

Coordinates disaster recovery efforts and plans.

Communicates effectively with co-workers, supervisor, the general public and others to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency management, NIMS, and IC S structure.

Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency planning.

Ability to speak in front of public groups about emergency preparedness.

Knowledge of methods and techniques used in recruiting volunteers.

Strong writing, research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Familiarity with FEMA, GEMA, and hazard mitigation.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including calculators, axes, shovels, mechanics tools, hand tools, power tools, electric generators, medical equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert over twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.
• DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
• INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants / from supervisors.
• LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of regulations and laws, Requires the ability to prepare various reports and inspections including activity, injury, civilian casualty, using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
• INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgments in the absence of management.
• VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages.
• NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; interpret graphs; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials; perform statistical calculations; and apply a variety of theoretical mathematical concepts and make original applications of mathematical procedures.
• MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office, equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Requires skilled movements coordinating eyes, hands and fingers accurately and making precise movements with speed.
• MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as calculators and computers. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• COLOR/VISUAL DISCRIMINATION: Position requires binocular vision with good depth perception and peripheral vision, motion detection, high acuity, and light adaptation, as well as the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
• PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or [e-mail].