What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Emergency Manager position at McKenzie County?
Description
The Assistant Emergency Manager assists with the coordination of County-wide mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery plans and actions for emergencies and disasters. This position is located in Watford City, ND and scheduled for Monday – Friday, however may require some work on nights/weekends as emergencies arise. Level and salary commensurate with experience.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs administrative tasks such as grant applications, submitting equipment reimbursements to the state, submitting bills for payment, taking notes and creating meeting agendas and minutes as well as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc. and other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Assists the Emergency Manager in filing and tracking Tier II reports (Hazardous Materials)
- Assist the Emergency Manager with writing and updating county plans.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Serve as an active member of the McKenzie County Local Emergency Planning Committee.
- Provides on-call assistance regarding man made and natural disaster events and major emergencies as needed
- Assist Emergency Manager with coordinating training for first responders, other emergency response officials, and McKenzie County departments
- Works closely with the Emergency Manager in performance and/or coordination of disaster recovery functions. Serves as back up liaison as needed.
- Actively plan and participates in exercises to ensure the effectiveness of emergency response plans and training
- Tracks and coordinates maintenance of AEDs, radios, 4-gas monitors, trailers, towers, and department vehicles
- Performs public education and outreach. Updates County website and social media accounts as needed.
- Establish and maintain relationships with local first response agencies
- All other duties as assigned for business need
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Three years’ experience with fire, EMS, law enforcement, or emergency management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Must obtain State of North Dakota Emergency Managers Certification within one year of employment
- Must complete FEMA Basic Emergency Management Academy within two years of hire
- Continuing education required on regular basis; may involve travel
- Familiarity with emergency operations and/or exposure to first response organizations is preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Must be able to report to Watford City, ND daily at required scheduled time
- Extensive knowledge of computers, computer programs, scanning equipment, and various office machines, modern office practices, procedures, equipment, record keeping and filing systems
- Excellent organization skills and customer service
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Physical requirements and working conditions:
- Able to handle exposure to noise and extreme weather conditions
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively
