Emergency Management Preparedness Coordinator

Alamance County Government; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Benefit

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Wellness & EAP

Job summary

Alamance County Government is seeking an Emergency Management Analyst to develop and evaluate plans for preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation. You will research disaster scenarios, write response plans, and weave them into the county's comprehensive plan while coordinating with local officials during major operations.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in emergency management or related field with related experience; candidate must hold NC driver’s license and be prepared

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in emergency management or related field with two years of related experience.
• Experience includes decision-making, plan writing, training, exercise, and active participation in response, mitigation, preparedness, and recovery.
• Must have NC driver’s license and ability to teach Emergency Management Programs and conduct public outreach; HazMat Ops cert preferred; 300 level credential; NC EM Associate Manager within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and evaluates plans, policies and procedures for special emphasis emergency programs.
• Researches and writes response plans for specific disasters (hazmat spills, severe weather, SAR, nuclear, terrorism).
• Incorporates emergency plans into the county's comprehensive plan.
• Participates in major response and recovery operations.
• Continuously evaluates plans and communicates changes to local officials.
• Complies with the Public Health Addendum for healthcare preparedness coordination.
• On-call availability during emergencies.

Skills

Windows OS

Radio/AV equipment

GIS

GPS

Education

Associate's degree in emergency management

Job description

Job Purpose

This is professional analytical work in the Office of Emergency Management in developing plans for preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation as related to emergency and disaster events. Work may also involve responsibility for developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, policies, and procedures for special emphasis emergency programs or services provided by the Emergency Management Office. An employee will research and write plans of response for specifc disaster situations such as hazardous material spills, severe weather situations, search and rescue activities, nuclear accidents, and healthcare preparedness responses. Employees incorporate these plans into the comprehensive plan for the county, review the emergency plans developed by local government, and participate in major response and recovery operations. Based on the analysis of operations during an emergency, employees make appropriate changes to existing plans and consult with local officials on the plans.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and evaluates plans, policies and procedures for special emphasis emergency programs or services provided by the division.
• Researches and writes plans of response for specific disaster situations such as hazardous material spills, severe weather situations, search and rescue activities, nuclear accidents, and terrorist attacks.
• Incorporates and reviews emergency plans into a comprehensive plan for the County.
• Participates in major response and recovery operations.
• Continuously evaluates plans, in and outside of emergency situations, to ensure appropriate changes to existing plans are implemented and communicated with other local officials as applicable.
• Carry out all duties and requirements in accordance with the Public Health Addendum relevant to a healthcare preparedness coordinator.
• Cover on call, and must be available for call back during emergency situations.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in emergency management or related field of study from an accredited college or university with two years of progressively responsible related experience. (Experience is defined as being directly involved with decision-making, plan writing, training, exercise, and active participation in response, mitigation, preparedness, and recovery phases of emergency management); or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Computer & Technology Skills:

Prior computer skills and experience with Microsoft Windows.

Prior experience with Communication Equipment, including radios, audiovisual equipment, GIS equipment, and GPS units.

License/Credentials:

Possession of a valid NC driver’s license. Must have the ability to teach Emergency Management Programs and conduct public outreach. Hazardous Materials Operations certification is preferred. Must be credentialed to the 300 level. Must obtain or possess NC Emergency Management Associate Emergency Manager within 2 years of hire.

Skills & Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry Stand FWalk F Sit F Manually Manipulate O Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl O Squat or Kneel O Bend

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work will be performed within an office setting but work may require visits and inspections in a variety of locations. Must be able to periodically walk over rough terrain and maneuver in close surroundings.

Health Insurance

Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.

Dental Benefit

Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.

Vision Insurance

A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.

Voluntary Benefits:

Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits

Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.

Time Off Accruals

Vacation Time – Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year.

Sick Time – All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

County Observed Holidays – Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.

Wellness Benefits & Programming

Employee Assistance Program:

There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded.

Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.

Alamance County Employee Health Center:

Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.

Services Available:

• Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.
• Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)
• Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider
• Health Education and Counseling
• Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.
• Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.

Employee Fitness Center

Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.