What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Planner (Emergency Mgmt Specialist III) position at Fairfax County?
This position assists county and regional partner agencies with emergency management mitigation, response, preparedness, and recovery planning initiatives. Works with and assist all county agencies and regional partners in the development of their plans and procedures in compliance with all local, state, or federal regulations. Researches, develops, writes, and maintains assigned county emergency plans and procedures to ensure compliance with NIMS, CPG 101, EMAP and all related local, state & federal regulations, as required. Supervises assigned staff to support local and regional planning and recovery initiatives. Supervises staff that researches national/regional best practices, revises, and maintains assigned emergency planning subcommittee staff. Directs its staff to conduct educational and community outreach staff per agency requirements. Serves as a Department of Emergency Management and Security project manager and member of the department s regional DEMS planning staff. The position will be classified as essential personnel and is required to serve as a member of an assigned Emergency Operations Center team upon activation, which could include extended hours (12-hour shifts) over multiple days. Works under the direction of the Assistant Coordinator of Planning and Program Analysis.
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
- Acts as a senior project officer thus insuring a high degree of performance for a diverse and highly complex county-level emergency management programs;
- Regularly facilitates and convenes meetings with county agencies, recommends appropriate courses of emergency action, establishes emergency planning guidelines, and ensures compliance with federal, state and county emergency management guidance;
- Conducts research, prepares, develops and maintains identified emergency management plans and procedures as necessary to assure the timely, efficient and effective response to and recovery from identified emergencies;
- Prepares both written and oral reports describing procedures, projects, and activities of Emergency Management program;
- Plans, conducts training and exercises to validate/enhance emergency operations, plans and procedures. Integrates lessons learned into emergency plans and procedures;
- Conducts independent research, prepares, develops and manages assigned projects/ programs in a variety of complex emergency management areas;
- On a rotational basis, serves as emergency management staff duty officer. On an as-needed basis, responds to major fire scenes, weather emergencies, emergency medical scenes, hazardous materials events and other significant events to provide coordination and liaison between local, state, federal and private sector agencies;
- Supervises assigned emergency support functions (ESF) and EOC personnel to mobilize/manage resources during an EOC activation;
- Plans and manages multiple agency response initiatives during an emergency;
- Evaluate new technology for applicability and enhanced effectiveness;
- May supervise other employees on a recurring or project basis.
- Extensive knowledge of theory, principles, techniques and practices of emergency management and public safety;
- Knowledge of emergency disaster plans of local, federal and state governments;
- Ability to plan and organize an emergency preparedness program;
- Ability to effectively coordinate a variety of emergency management related activities;
- Ability to research and develop emergency management plans for the county;
- Ability to effectively communicate on emergency management issues;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups on complicated projects;
- Ability to operate emergency communications equipment, computers, wireless devices, etc.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, public safety, emergency management or related fields; plus four years of professional work experience in emergency management or public safety.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced knowledge, understanding and proficiency of the principles and practices of Emergency Management and knowledge areas including, but not limited to, National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS), National Response Framework (NRF), Hazard Mitigation, Recovery Operations, and others. Ability to manage large projects, create project teams, manage project scope, keep projects on task and target, ensure project deliverables are completed.
- Driver's License (Required)
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100 (Required within 12 months)
- Incident Command System (ICS) 200 (Required within 12 months)
- Incident Command System (ICS) 700 (Required within 12 months)
- Incident Command System (ICS) 800 (Required within 12 months)
- Incident Command System (ICS) 300 (Required within 18 months)
- Incident Command System (ICS) 400 (Required within 18 months)
- FEMA Professional Development Series Certificate (On-line classes) - Within 24 months
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position requires individual to be able to lift up to 25 pounds, speak articulately in person and on the telephone, work long periods at a desk and participate as required as a civilian member of an emergency response organization. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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Salary : $77,640 - $129,400
