Emergency Management Technician I (SR-12)

County of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Maui seeks Emergency Management Technician I/II to support emergency management planning and administrative activities within the Emergency Management Agency.

Position involves clerical work, records, training coordination, and public information; must meet health standards and possess a valid Class 3 driver's license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and two years of progressively responsible clerical work experience, one in support of an emergency management program.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).
• Knowledge of federal and state civil defense laws; organization and administration; public relations; governmental operations; report writing; computer use; standard office equipment.
• Ability to understand emergency management objectives, interpret laws, coordinate activities, read and write, and maintain cooperative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Participates in developing and maintaining emergency operation and planning functions.
• Assists in communications, logistics, supply and resource management activities.
• Provides clerical and administrative support for fiscal, personnel and records tasks.
• Disseminates information to staff, agencies and the public.
• Assists with siren maintenance program testing and coordination.
• Participates in training sessions, meetings and public appearances.
• Assists in disaster operations staffing of the Emergency Operating Center.

Skills

Clerical work

Emergency management

Administrative support

Public communications

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

IMPORTANT: HIRING RATES WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from SR-12C ($3,748) to SR-12E ($4,054) per month.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Classes in this series are distinguished by their responsibility for providing subprofessional support and assistance in the review and formulation of emergency management preparedness and response plans and performance of all administrative housekeeping functions for the Emergency Management Agency.

The Emergency Management Technician I is distinguished by its responsibility to independently perform a variety of moderately difficult subprofessional tasks related to the administrative and operational functions of the Emergency Management Agency and to perform more difficult tasks under supervision and guidance on a progressively responsible basis; whereas, the Emergency Management Technician II is distinguished by its responsibility to independently perform the full range of tasks required relative to providing subprofessional support and assistance in the review and formulation of emergency management preparedness and response plans and performance of all administrative housekeeping functions for the Emergency Management Agency.

Examples of Duties

• Participates in developing and maintaining functions of emergency operation, management and planning;
• Assists in implementing and maintaining communications, logistics, supply and resource management activities;
• Provides clerical and administrative services support relative to the Emergency Management Agency's managerial, fiscal and personnel functions to include maintaining appropriate records, documents and files; receiving and screening incoming calls and referring them to proper staff members; etc.;
• Disseminates information and instructions to staff, agencies and the public;
• Assists with the implementation and coordination of the siren maintenance program which includes testing of the warning system in the County with warning points and activation points, including scheduled monthly siren tests and periodic radio tests;
• Participates in the inspection of emergency management supplies and equipment including radiological defense and warning sirens as required to recommend needs for maintenance, replacements, etc.;
• Serves as agency representative in dealing with the public in matters relating to assigned aspects of the emergency management program and functions;
• Attends and participates in various training sessions, exercises, meetings, conferences and public appearances;
• Assists in the supervision and training of emergency volunteer personnel, registers volunteers and obtains personal history and qualifications background, maintains current roster of volunteers;
• During disaster operations and drills, assists in the activation and staffing of the Emergency Operating Center and assists in the supervision of administrative and clerical work;
• Coordinates training programs conducted by Federal, State or other jurisdictions and organizations with the local training program;
• Assists the Administrator or Emergency Management staff during disaster operations in the preparation, issuance and execution of operational matters including the organizing of disaster assessment teams and disaster survey reporting activities, etc.;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical work experience, one (1) of which shall have been in support of an emergency management program.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).

Knowledge of: Federal and State civil defense laws; basic principles of organization and administration; public relations; governmental organization, operations and functions; report writing; departmental policies and procedures; use of computer hardware and software; standard office equipment.

Ability to: understand the objectives and functions of Federal, State and local emergency management programs; interpret applicable laws, ordinances and regulations; coordinate the activities of groups of people; coordinate training programs; read and understand written material; speak effectively and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of other agencies; type and operate computers.

Health And Physical Condition

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light.

Recruitment

RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUL ONLY. The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination.

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test

All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.