Emergency Management Specialist

City of Amarillo; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to coordinate emergency plan development and maintenance, assist with EOC operations, and contribute to exercise design for Emergency Management.

The role includes developing and distributing emergency operation plans, budget input, and grant management from state and federal sources, while enhancing public awareness and preparedness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Emergency Management, Planning, Business, or Public Administration or equivalent.
• Completion of NIMS/ICS courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-702, IS-703, IS-706, IS-800, G-300, & G-400 within one year.
• FEMA Professional Development Series IS-120, IS-230, IS-235, IS-240, IS-241, IS-242, and IS-244 within one year.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• May serve as 24/7 Duty Officer on a rotating basis with other OEM staff.
• Participates in all Emergency Operations Center activations, with or without notice.
• Maintains readiness of communications, warning, computer, and AV equipment in the EOC; tests and arranges repairs.
• Assists with developing and maintaining SOPs for EOC/alternate EOC.
• Maintains PC hardware and software at an operational level.
• Coordinates with City departments, residents, businesses, and public on planning updates.
• Assists in setup/operation of EOC during activations and coordinates equipment.
• Assists with printing and distribution of Emergency Operations Plan and SOPs.

Skills

Emergency management knowledge

NIMS/ICS knowledge

Effective writing skills

Education

Degree in Emergency Management, Planning, Business, or Public Administration

Job description

STARTING PAY: $36,450 - $45,000 annually (DOQ)

SUMMARY

This position serves as the Emergency Management Specialist and reports to the Planning Section Manager. Work includes coordinating emergency plan development and maintenance, assisting with the development and distribution of emergency operation plans, and assisting with exercise design for Emergency Management. This position responds to actual emergency events either in the field or to the EOC; develops and conducts public awareness activities throughout the community; provides input into the development and maintenance of the Emergency Management Departmental budget and all grants from State and Federal sources and is responsible for completion of special and ongoing programs within Emergency Management.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• May serve as 24/7 Duty Officer on a rotating basis with other OEM staff.
• Participates in all Emergency Operations Center activations, with or without notice.
• Maintains a working knowledge of and ensures the reliability and readiness of all communications, warning, computer, and audio/visual equipment in the EOC and alternate EOC; tests all equipment periodically and arranges for repairs.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures/ Guidelines for the set-up and operation of the EOC, and alternate EOC.
• Always assists with the maintenance of all associated PC hardware and software at an operational level.
• Meets with departments, personnel, and agencies for preparedness.
• Assists in the setup and operation of the EOC or alternate EOC, including the coordination of personnel, setup of equipment in the EOC, and operation of all communications, warning, computer, and audio/visual equipment in accordance with the EOP and SOPs/SOGs during EOC activation .
• Assists with the printing and distribution of the Emergency Operations Plan and Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines for the City and contracted jurisdictions.
• Assists with writing and maintenance of the Emergency Operations Plan.
• Coordinates with individuals at all levels of City government in addition to residents, businesses, and the public to draft, complete, update, revise, and sustain plans.
• Assists with delivering presentations to community groups and other individuals relating to planning initiatives.
• Attends training, meetings, and briefings throughout the region that pertain to planning efforts.
• Assists with the maintenance of the Hazard Mitigation Program and Hazard Vulnerability Assessment. Develops and maintains a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for local government operations; Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP); Mutual Aid and Memoranda of Agreement (MOA)'s
• Support the planning, design, facilitation, and evaluation of disaster exercises using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) at the direction of the Director of Emergency Management.
• Responds to actual emergency events either in the field or to the EOC.
• Assists in the development of and conducts public awareness and emergency management presentations on preparedness to businesses and at public events.
• Assists with the coordination of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
• Other Duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A degree in Emergency Management, Planning, Business, or Public Administration, or like field is preferred. Education may be supplemented by one (1) year of experience with planning and implementing emergency services response plans and activities, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Completion of command level NIMS/ICS courses (IS-100; IS-200; IS-700; IS-702; IS-703; IS-706; IS-800; G-300; & G-400) and FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) courses (IS-120; IS-230; IS-235; IS-240; IS-241; IS-242; and IS-244) is required within one year of employment. Valid Texas Driver's License required.

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and Certified Texas Emergency Managers (TEM) through the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) credentials are required within three years of employment.

Required to live within 30 minutes of the EOC facility with residence located in Potter and Randall Counties required; Bilingual communication is preferred; must be able to pass a Texas Criminal Information Center (TCIC)/National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) background check; and the ability to obtain U.S. DOE security clearance is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the use of effective writing skills to explain planning concepts clearly and concisely to a wide range of audiences.

Knowledge of emergency management principles and the four phases of emergency management (mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery).

Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) & Incident Command System (JCS).

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, particularly regarding emergency prepa