Deputy Director of Emergency Management Ops

Position Summary:

 Assists the Director of Emergency Management in managing and coordinating all activities of emergency management and homeland security, including emergency preparedness planning, response, coordination of recovery efforts, mitigation planning and other related activities. Oversees and participates in the activities of the Emergency Operations Center. Assumes all functions and responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence. Serves as the primary staff member to oversee special projects including, but not limited to, disaster declarations, local, state, and federal grants related to emergency management and homeland security, and coordination of pandemic response activities including preparedness, response, and recovery efforts and incentives. Oversees subordinate activities and provides leadership and direction to assigned staff.  Works closely with the Financial Services Department and Grants Division to ensure compliance and project oversight of all emergency management and homeland security grants including pandemic response and recovery efforts.  Assists the Director with budget development and recommendations.  Assists with the training and exercise program to test planning efforts and HEMA operational practices. Interprets emergency management policies for public and private organizations. Liaise with partners to ensure an efficient and effective preparedness and recovery effort. Serves as a Duty Officer with rotating 24-hour immediate on-call responsibility. May be required to remain in the County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) during periods of emergency or threats affecting Hall County. Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties and tasks of the Director upon direction or in the absence of the same; remains on-call twenty-four hours, seven days a week.
• Coordinates with local school systems, law enforcement, and GEMA/HS to evaluate and exercise school safety plans.
• Reviews and interprets all local, state, and federal guidance for relief grants and incentives. Coordinates communication with the Financial Services Department, Grants Division, and Emergency Management to ensure compliance and reporting requirements are met.
• Provides budgetary recommendations; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; prepares recommendations for long-term plans. 
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks, including reviewing invoices, processing monthly bills for payment, and maintaining files and records; prepares operational, statistical and/or activity reports; and distributes reports, records and other documents to appropriate parties.
• Assists the Director with departmental human resources related issues, including personnel performance evaluations, hiring, disciplinary actions, and separations.
• Coordinates with the Director and County Public Information Officer (PIO) to prepare, disseminate, and release public information and announcements related to Emergency Management and Homeland Security issues. 
• Oversees the planning efforts for the County emergency management program, which cover a broad range of emergency management areas to include recovery, hazard mitigation and resources.
• Assists with the development, update and implementation of plans, policies, and programs to improve Hall County’s ability to mitigate, respond, and recover from all emergencies and disasters; coordinates activities with schools, hospitals, volunteer organizations, local industry, community groups, and other local jurisdictions involving preparation, response and recovery from natural or man-made disasters or other emergencies. 
• Coordinates the build-out, operation and staffing of EOC Sections during disaster operations in compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Emergency Support Function (ESFs) and the County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) frameworks.
• Assists with management and operational readiness of the EOC and supporting infrastructure. 
• Assists with training and exercise program elements as required testing planning efforts and HEMA operations.
• Coordinates with volunteer organizations (VOADS) (internal and external)
• Serves as a Duty Officer for emergency response notification, activations and support.
• Responds to major incidents as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety or related field, and 10 years of experience in emergency services and/or emergency management delivery.  
•  Must possess five to seven years of leadership experience, inclusive of handling financial operations; project management experience required.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is acceptable.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified as an Emergency Manager by the State of Georgia within 24 months of hire. 
• Valid State of Georgia drivers license Class C and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to format, coordinate, write, test, exercise, and evaluate contingency plans; must be able to evaluate potentially hazardous situations and initiate appropriate emergency responses; must possess effective knowledge of computer operations, management and administrative techniques as they apply to emergency operations. 
• Ability to work independantly, with minimal direct supervison.
• Demonstrated ability to manage groups of people and oversee large special projects.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with government officials, department heads, citizens and members of the business community. 
• Must be able to plan and coordinate projects and activities with multi-functional groups, while operating under periods of extreme stress and pressure. 
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex information in a clear, professional, and meaningful manner. 
• Ability to deliver actionable guidance and feedback to departments. 
• Highly organized and motivated.
• Ability to independently assimilate facts and draw sound conclusions. 
• Excellent oral, written and interpretive communications skills required. 
• Thorough knowledge of the federal, state and local laws relating to Emergency Management.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations governing disaster relief and hazardous material.
• Knowledge of applicable policies regarding military support to civilian authorities.
• Knowledge of management and administrative techniques as they apply to emergency operations.
• General knowledge of communications procedures, equipment and maintenance, including radio systems, computer networks and internet-based EOC software.
• Ability to format, coordinate, test, exercise and evaluate contingency plans.
• Ability to respond effectively and quickly in deteriorating conditions.
• Ability to work in extreme weather and hazardous environmental conditions.
• Ability to be on 24-hour recall for emergency situations as determined by the Director.

ADA Minimum Qualifications:

• Physical Ability:  Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing); operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must also continuously direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type. Essential Functions frequently require the ability to move about inside the office; and move/transport items up to 50lbs. Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull; and repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents in this position are occasionally required to be on-call and work irregular hours. 

• Sensory Requirements:  Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use equipment.  Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and require manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate mechanical parts.

• Environmental Factors:  Essential functions are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions including risk of shock, heights, extreme noise, infectious disease, and physical and psychological stress.   This position will continuously require the ability to either work with others or work alone.

Requirements included in this class specification may be subject to modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential duties of the job.