EMA Specialist

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Emergency Management Director this position coordinates the activities related to emergency management including planning mitigation response and recovery. This position also requires on-call status on an ongoing basis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinates programs and activities associated with preparation for response to and recovery from natural or man-made disasters or emergencies affecting citizens' lives and properties. Assists with the preparation and dissemination of the annual work plan and the county's emergency operations plan and standard operating procedures for evacuation threats and disasters. Develops reviews revises and updates programs and plans to improve local government's ability to mitigate and respond to emergencies and disasters; discusses programs and plans with business and industry public agencies and community and disaster relief organizations to solicit and coordinate resources and responses. Assist with the coordination of exercises with local industries hospitals city and county first responders school systems and the news media. Responds to questions concerns and requests for information from elected officials civic and professional organizations the public and other individuals regarding emergency management issues objectives and preparedness. Composes prepares reviews submits and distributes a variety of forms requests records reports correspondence and other documents associated with daily responsibilities of the position; maintains files and administrative records. In the absence of the Emergency Management Director assumes operational control of emergency management response and recovery operations. Oversees volunteers as assigned Answers the telephone; provides information; takes and relays messages and directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary. Assist in grant applications and administration of grant programs relative to emergency management operations. Assists with damage assessment estimates; compiles and prepares information for various statistical and activity reports; submits reports to appropriate local state or federal agencies. Assists with the preparation of emergency management budget; submits reimbursement reports summarizing emergency management payroll and invoiced expenditures for remuneration by federal state or private sources. Monitors weather and interprets weather-related information. Assist in the activation of warning systems and devices; alert key public officials government departments weather services private agencies schools volunteers and others of impending emergencies or disasters. Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability necessary.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field Five years professional related work experience Experience working in Emergency Operations Center An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years of age or older No Felony or serious misdemeanor convictions No serious traffic offenses within the previous 5 years CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS: Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) if assigned job duties requiring the use of a vehicle Completion of NIMS 100 200 300 400 700 and 800 preferred Ability to obtain Georgia Emergency Management certification within two years International Association of Emergency Management CEM or AEM preferred KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Exceptional writing problem-solving and decision-making skills. Experience with Public speaking and performing outreach activities. Research planning and project management experience with emphasis on local emergency management practices. Ability to work well both independently and in a group setting with a proven ability to collaborate with diverse groups. Strong interpersonal communication skills with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Salary: $42662.05 annually ($20.5106 hourly) plus full benefits package Employment Opportunities (Section 13-50) “The recruitment selection appointment and promotion of employees shall be in such a manner as to promote equal employment for all persons without regard to race age color creed religion ancestry gender national origin physical handicap or political affiliation or sexual preference.”