Emergency Management Specialist - Hazardous Materials

Wake County; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County seeks a Hazardous Materials Emergency Management Specialist to enhance community resilience and safety. This role involves coordinating emergency response efforts, developing training programs, and working closely with public and private partners. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management and relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Wide range of training and development opportunities

Access to Employee Health Center

Qualifications

• Three years of emergency management experience required.
• Valid Driver's License and 'safe' driving record.
• Equivalent education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Local Emergency Planning Committee efforts.
• Develop emergency plans with community partners.
• Serve as Staff Duty Officer during emergency incidents.

Skills

Coordination

Collaboration

Emergency Response

Public Safety Knowledge

Training Delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Are you driven by a deep sense of purpose and the desire to protect communities in their most critical moments? Do you thrive under pressure and lead with calm, clarity and confidence? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise, heart and leadership to our Emergency Management team as a Hazardous Materials Emergency Management Specialist.This isn’t just a job - it’s a calling. Your work will directly impact the safety, resilience and recovery of communities in need.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate the efforts of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, overseeing Tier II reporting county-wide, ensuring community partners are aware and educated about the laws and regulations associated with hazardous chemicals, and how to plan for emergencies
• Work with community partners that consist of both public and private entities that have roles and responsibilities in an emergency response
• Emergency Management Specialists each have specialties but are also generalists that contribute to their peers’ programs and the overall culture of preparedness
• Develop emergency plans through teamwork with the county’s partners
• Serve as the Staff Duty Officer responding to emergency incidents
• Contribute to maintaining the county’s emergency facilities and equipment used in emergency response
• Identify public safety issues in the community
• Develop training and exercise programs
• Deliver presentations to various community groups
• Coordinate multiple agencies to work collectively towards a common goal

About Our Team

Emergency Management, a Division of the Fire Services Department, is responsible for the activities that build and sustain the community's ability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies that affect the community. Join us in making a difference when it matters most!

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field
• Three years of emergency management experience
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• ICS 100, 200, 300 and 400
• Hazardous Materials training

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with public, private and non-governmental organizations in developing plans and procedures
• Ability to deliver training to partner agencies
• Ability to coordinate exercises incorporating partner needs utilizing the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program standards
• Ability to respond to emergency incidents of significance in the county whenever and wherever needed at all times of day and in all types of weather
• Ability to lift, carry and transport equipment including towed vehicles (trailers)
• Ability to safely and respectfully operate an emergency vehicle
• Ability to deliver education on emergency preparedness to a variety of community groups
• Ability to complete documentation through reporting systems, electronic and paper-based logs, reporting software and databases
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize technology
• Ability to maintain the cleanliness of equipment, vehicles and facilities
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate through written, oral and visual means with all individuals and groups of individuals
• Ability to effectively work as an individual and as a member of a team
• Ability to regularly attend and participate in training
• Ability to understand and practice our mission statement serving as the governmental function that coordinates and integrates activities within the county to build, sustain and improve communities’ capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from or mitigate against actual or threatened natural and man-made incidents of high consequence
• Ability to understand and execute emergency management systems at the local, state and federal level
• Knowledge of laws and ordinances in North Carolina as they pertain to public safety/emergency management
• Knowledge of Emergency Operations Center management
• Ability to understand and execute effective and efficient logistical operations

About This Position

Location: WCOBRaleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 31.12 - 42.01

Market Range: 31.12 - 52.91

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

What Makes Wake Great

Equal Opportunity Statement

Background Check Statement

Emergency Service Worker Statement

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state,with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publicationssuch as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the Countyallows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners,who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employsover 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employeesand covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities,a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that mayinclude: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on jobrequirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you fromconsideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected.Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, duringand after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.