What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Emergency Management Planner position at City of Atlanta?
Job Description
Salary Range: $63,401-$105,880
Posting Expires: January 20, 2025
Job Summary:
Supports the development of strategic plans and program documents such as plans, policies, and procedures for emergency or disaster preparedness for the department. May act as project team lead for development of products; functions as a group facilitator for meetings and exercises, as required.
Duties:
Duties include the performance of skilled technical and administrative work, supervising and directing emergency or disaster preparedness planning. Creating and maintaining the department’s emergency management plans, such as emergency response plans, site specific emergency action plans, business continuity plans, hazard mitigation plans, and drought plans.
Supervision Received and Exercised:
The Emergency Management Planner receives general supervision from the Emergency Management Program Managers. Project and technical direction may be provided to professional, technical, office support and contract staff.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities and Duties:
Minimum Qualifications – Education & Training
Business Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects & uses appropriate communication methods.
Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Meets commitments; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to doing the best job possible; Keeps commitments; Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills & knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Essential Capabilities And Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.”
Salary Range: $63,401-$105,880
Posting Expires: January 20, 2025
Job Summary:
Supports the development of strategic plans and program documents such as plans, policies, and procedures for emergency or disaster preparedness for the department. May act as project team lead for development of products; functions as a group facilitator for meetings and exercises, as required.
Duties:
Duties include the performance of skilled technical and administrative work, supervising and directing emergency or disaster preparedness planning. Creating and maintaining the department’s emergency management plans, such as emergency response plans, site specific emergency action plans, business continuity plans, hazard mitigation plans, and drought plans.
Supervision Received and Exercised:
The Emergency Management Planner receives general supervision from the Emergency Management Program Managers. Project and technical direction may be provided to professional, technical, office support and contract staff.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Research reviews, writes and maintains emergency plans and standard operation procedures for department operations during emergency or disaster events.
- Assists with coordinating daily operations of the department.
- Maintains readiness of the Emergency Operations Center for response to emergencies or disaster events.
- Responds to and directs emergency management calls related to hazardous material and chemical spills.
- Maintains department’s crisis information management software and databases.
- Participates in local, state, and regional disaster preparedness exercises to enhance capabilities within the department operations.
- Facilitate presentations on disaster preparedness for the department workforce and other city agencies.
- Assists with training the department’s workforce to be better prepared for emergency or disaster events.
- Assists with analyzing weather forecasts to notify the department’s workforce of weather hazards affecting the department’s business operations.
- Operates all systems and equipment assigned to the division as needed for emergency management operations.
- *Shift work will be required. Candidate must be able to work shift work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications – Education & Training
- Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, Homeland Security, or related field required.
- The following classes are required: IS100, IS200, & IS700.
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is preferred.
- Emergency response experience within an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment.
- The following classes are preferred: ICS300, and ICS400
- Thorough knowledge of emergency response systems and capabilities; methods and procedures of operating emergency and disaster plans; federal and state regulations governing emergency and disaster plans; geography layout of the department’s facilities and surrounding area; and operating standard computer equipment, hardware and software.
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; operate all communications equipment; maintain required certifications; respond to work during emergency situations or inclement weather; speak distinctly; deal courteously with the public under stressful conditions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with service providers, associates and the public.
- One to three years of experience in emergency management; or
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) training
- Independent Study (IS) 100, 200, 700, 800; Incident Command System (ICS) 300, 400, 430/440
- Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) Emergency Manager Certification (within 1 year of employment)
- Valid Driver’s License
Business Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects & uses appropriate communication methods.
Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Meets commitments; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to doing the best job possible; Keeps commitments; Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills & knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Essential Capabilities And Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.”
Salary : $63,401 - $105,880
