Emergency Management Analyst

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh is seeking an Emergency Management Analyst to support the Raleigh Fire Department with research, analysis, and program coordination. You will prepare reports and recommendations on procedures, budgets, and new programs to aid strategic planning and development.

This role requires knowledge of emergency management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work at the Emergency Operations Center during incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related field; less than 1 year experience in business analysis or related field.
• Equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for education/experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of emergency management programs and initiatives.
• Develop and update emergency management policies, plans, procedures, annexes, and checklists.
• Maintain planning calendars, project schedules, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify planning gaps, resource needs, and opportunities for improvement; recommend updates.
• Assist in developing, coordinating, and executing emergency management testing, training, and exercises; produce after-action reports and improvement plans.
• Support daily operations of the Emergency Operations Center and emergency response during incidents.
• Identify emergency management grant opportunities.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Raleigh Fire Department.

Skills

Emergency management principles

Planning & organization

Report writing & presentations

Under pressure adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related field

Job description

The Emergency Management Analyst role performs a variety of entry/journey level specialized, administrative, fiscal, or analytical generalist duties in support of the Raleigh Fire Department. The position is expected to perform research and analysis, prepare and present reports of findings and recommendations on programs, operating and organizational procedures, and cost comparisons to assist department leadership with the coordination of strategic planning and development. The incumbent may additionally participate in budget preparation, analysis, and administration; review departmental budget requests; and investigate proposals for new programs, services, equipment, and personnel.

This position will be expected to work at the Emergency Communications Center for an extended period of time during emergency situations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Support the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of emergency management programs and initiatives that mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies
• Develop, review, maintain and update emergency management policies, plans and procedures, annexes, checklist and preparedness documents
• Maintain planning calendars, project schedules, corrective actions, and other program-management tools
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify planning gaps and deficiencies, resources needs and opportunities for improvement based on local, state and federal local emergency management requirements, standards, and best practices and recommend updates
• Assist in developing, coordinating, and executing emergency management testing, training, and exercises to improve new and existing plans
• Develop exercise plans, after-action reports, corrective action plans, and improvement plans
• Conduct research to ensure that the emergency management program complies with local, state, and federal guidance and provides programmatic recommendations
• Support the daily operations of the Emergency Operations Center and emergency response operations before, during and after incidents
• Identify emergency management grant opportunities
• Assist with other duties and responsibilities assigned based on the needs of the Raleigh Fire Department

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, or a related field; less than 1 year experience in business analysis, or a related field

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications:

• Emergency/Disaster Response Education, including the completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
• Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Public Safety, Disaster Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Planning, or a related field
• Three (3) years of professional emergency management experience
• Two (2) years or more of experience in each of the following areas:
  • Homeland security, public safety, disaster preparedness, continuity planning, risk management, public administration, or a closely related field
  • Developing, reviewing, and maintaining emergency management plans, policies, procedures, annexes, and operational checklists
  • Conducting tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises
  • Effectively providing presentations, meeting facilitation and training
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments, governmental agencies, public safety organizations, nonprofit organizations, private-sector partners, and community stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Emergency management principles and the phases of emergency management; familiarity with police, fire, and other public safety operations
• Emergency management planning, exercise design, continuity planning, hazard mitigation, and disaster recovery principles
• Develop clear, concise, and professional reports, plans, presentations, and other written materials
• Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Work effectively in high-pressure and rapidly changing emergency situations
• Expected to work at the Emergency Operations Center for an extended period during emergency situations

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment.

Work Exposures:

Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.