Emergency Management Logistics Coordinator

Marion County Sheriff's Office; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marion County Sheriff's Office seeks an Emergency Management Logistics Coordinator to oversee training, resource management, and community planning. The role requires initiative, independent judgment, and ability to represent the agency during public events and EOC activations.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, coordinating exercises, supporting EOC during activations, and developing disaster plans.

Qualifications

• ICS training and related certifications are required.
• Experience with emergency management and public outreach is preferred.
• GIS knowledge and incident command system experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Abide by the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
• Maintain and test emergency management resources and equipment.
• Develop and coordinate a comprehensive resource management program including gap analyses.
• Manage and operate the Emergency Management warehouse inventory.
• Support EOC activations and ensure critical communications systems are operational.
• Plan and conduct training exercises, including HSEEP-compliant events.

Skills

Public safety operations

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

ICS 100

ICS 200

ICS 700

ICS 800

Forklift operator certification

Heart Saver AED First Aid Instructor certification

Incident Command System / National Incident Management System Instructor

Basic Emergency Management Professional Series

Geographic Information System (GIS) knowledge

Tools

GIS software tools

WebEOC familiarity

Emergency operations software

Job description

Responsibilities include maintaining the emergency management training and exercise programs, resource and inventory management, community outreach and planning activities. The Emergency Management Logistics Coordinator position requires a motivated individual with independent judgment and forward-thinking abilities when dealing with a variety of situations that may include working with the public.

This position requires a readiness to assist operations during a disaster and being a component of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activation. This position requires an individual who is self-initiated and motivated. This position also involves public contact and participation in various community events.

Duties:

• A. Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics".
• B. Maintain and regularly test, emergency management resources and equipment to ensure 24/7 operability.
• C. Develop, maintain, and coordinate a comprehensive resource management program that involves the identification of resource requirements through conducting a regular gap analysis.
• D. Manage and maintain organization and inventory of the Emergency Management warehouse.
• E. Support the Logistics Section during emergency operations center activations.
• F. Assist in ensuring the emergency operations center and back-up emergency operations center are always fully operational to support all emergency service functions to include but not limited to computers, audio visual, telephones, radio equipment and associated software.
• G. Coordinate, conduct, and instruct training exercises and classes in various subject matters that may include: CPR, First Aid,ICS, WebEOC, EOC operations, etc.
• H. Develop and implement Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant exercises; provide input and participate in external agency exercises; develop and supports exercise after action reports.
• I. Set up, hook up, transport, position trailers and specialized equipment, including generators, ensuring safe and efficient relocation in compliance with operational and safety protocols.
• J. Observe, report, and whenever feasible, follow up on conditions which pose potential threats to public safety and health, to include fires.
• K. Perform the bi-annual Hazardous Materials Hazardous Analysis of EPCRA SARA Title III Section 302 chemical sites located throughout the County in accordance with the Inter-local Agreement.
• L. Assist in developing, revising, implementing, maintaining internal and external comprehensive disaster plans, checklists, and programs addressing all-hazards within all phases of emergency management.
• M. Participate in the preparation and delivery of educational and public information programs.
• N. Attend conferences, meetings, and continuing education training, as necessary.
• O. Remain available for on-call duties that are assigned on a rotating basis.
• P. Perform other related duties, as assigned, including modified schedule or temporary re assignment during declared emergency or activations, as determined by the Sheriff.

JOB PREREQUISITES:

• A. Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License, Class D or higher and acceptable driving record.
• B. The employee must live within 60 minutes of the emergency operations center to respond to after-hour calls and activation of the emergency operations center.
• C. Certificate of completion for:ICS 100,ICS 200,ICS 700,ICS 800 D. Become a qualified forklift operator.
• E. Become a certified Heart Saver AED First Aid Instructor by an agency-approved provider.
• F. Become certified as an Incident Command System/National Incident Management System Instructor.
• G. Complete the Basic Emergency Management Professional Series.
• H. Have a basic working knowledge and implementation of Geographic Information System Mapping (GIS).
• I. Reside in Marion County or an adjoining county to meet the agency's requirement for assigned take- home vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• A. Both indoor and outdoor conditions.
• B. May occasionally be exposed to adverse climate conditions such as heat, cold, wet, and/or wind.
• C. Subject to irregular work hours.
• D. Additionally, work is performed during emergency conditions.
• E. May be subject to call out both day and night.
• F. Must occasionally work odd hours on short notice and must work overtime when required.

ADA Compliance: Physical Ability:

Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 25 pounds). Requires light work involving sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, and bending most of the time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The job requires inside and outside work; ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, cold, fog and sleet. There is a risk exposure to hazardous materials and conditions, toxic conditions, fumes, odors, vibration, dust, confined areas, animal/human waste and/or bodily fluids.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Acceptable vision with or without correction, acceptable hearing with or without correction, must be able to communicate using speech, hearing, and visual skills.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriff’s Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Nothing in this job description prevents management from assigning different or additional duties or modifying the job description at any time.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statues, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7. Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.