Emergency Management Preparedness Coordinator

Alamance County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance County Government is seeking a professional in Emergency Management to develop, implement, and evaluate plans for preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation related to emergencies and disasters.

The role includes researching and writing response plans for disasters, integrating them into the county’s comprehensive plan, and participating in major response and recovery operations. A strong emphasis on decision-making, plan writing, training, and public outreach is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in emergency management or related field; two years of related experience.
• Experience includes decision-making, plan writing, training, exercise, and response phases.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and evaluates plans, policies and procedures for special emphasis emergency programs or services.
• 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 to ensure changes are implemented and communicated with local officials.
• Carry out duties 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.

Skills

Plan writing

Training

Exercise design

Public outreach

Decision-making

Education

Associate’s degree in emergency management or related field

Tools

GIS equipment

GPS units

Radio equipment

Job description

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.

• 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.

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 IC S 300 level. Must obtain or possess NC Emergency Management Associate Emergency Manager within 2 years of hire.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: Activity is not applicable to this position.

• Occasionally: Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)
• Frequently: Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
• Constantly: Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Lift/Carry

• Stand - F
• Walk - F
• Sit - F
• Manually Manipulate - O
• Reach Outward - O
• Reach Above Shoulder - O
• Climb - O
• Crawl - O
• Squat or Kneel - O
• Bend - O
• Hear - F
• See - C
• Taste - F

• 10 lbs. or less - F
• 11-20 lbs. - F
• 21-50 lbs. - O
• 51-100 lbs. - O
• Over 100 lbs. - O

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs. or less - F
• 13-25 lbs. - O
• 26-40 lbs. - O
• 41-100 lbs. - O

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.