Emergency Preparedness Manager

Description

SUMMARY

The Emergency Preparedness Manager is responsible planning and participation in relevant emergency preparedness programs both locally and regionally. Coordinating planning and ongoing drills for MCHD EMS and LEPC operations. The position will be responsible for the medical aspect of community wide special event requests for planning and preparedness efforts. Additionally, represent MCHD in pertinent SETRAC activities, and updates of Annex H. Working alongside internal and external partners, the position will help coordinate emergency preparedness efforts in the community that align with MCHD’s mission. Through engagement efforts and stakeholder planning, coordinate special requests for service and ensure that the 911 EMS infrastructure is prepared for events in the Montgomery County community. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

•    Develop and manage the department budget for Emergency Management

•    Coordinate District planning and participation in relevant emergency preparedness programs, locally and regionally.

•    Develops and maintains MCHD Disaster Plans and checklist for MCHD related disaster responses. 

•    Coordinate District participation with SETRAC.

•    Develops and manages training /exercises to ensure internal MCHD emergency preparedness to include emergency staffing, asset deployment, EMS disaster response and support to the Montgomery County EOC.

•    Coordinate emergency planning and response procedures with partner agencies.

•    Update and modify MCHD plans, policies and procedures related to Emergency Management as needed.

•    Routinely communicates to MCHD staff Emergency Management plans and individual duties through meetings, bulletins or written educational materials.

•    Responds and works as assigned during any and all disasters at the county, regional or state level.

•    Maintains MCHD Continuity of Operations Plans.

•    Coordinates and maintains disaster response inventory and storage of assets.

•    Participates in and represents MCHD at local and regional emergency management committees and meetings.

•    Maintains emergency notification systems for MCHD.

•    Works with appropriate parties to update the Montgomery County and City of Conroe’s Annex H.

•    Maintain MCHD Rapid Deployment Teams rosters and activations.

•    Receive and process requests for MCHD services at Special Events

•    Create and coordinate execution of Special Event service contracts

•    Communicate Special Event pricing practices and ensure timely processing

•    Maintain communication as the Point of Contact (POC) for individuals or entities contracting MCHD Special Event coverage 

•    Develop and maintain operational and financial reports related to Special Event coverage.

•    Coordinate requests and deployment of special equipment like the UTVs, Medic with a Bag, Bike Teams, Lake Medic, etc. 

•    Attend mass gathering planning meetings when applicable

•    Continuously assess risks to the community and 911 EMS Infrastructure as a result of events and mass gatherings; voicing those risks immediately with partners and stakeholders

•    Work with Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Montgomery County Fire Marshal Office to review applications for mass gatherings, providing input or feedback when necessary. 

•    Provide input to event organizers to help improve life safety systems and to protect the 911 EMS infrastructure

•    Create and maintain community contacts at mass gathering venues and reoccurring community events (National Night Out, Festivals, Parades, etc.)
•    Fulfill duties in an County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as an MCHD representative when needed – including planned event EOC activation and no notice incident EOC activation

•    Fulfill duties on MCHD’s Unified Command as backup Safety Officer when needed

•    Collaboratively work with MCPHD to create plans for response and recovery

•    Continuously attending FEMA, Preparing Texas, and TEEX courses relevant to the position.

•    Other duties as assigned.
 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and oversight in coordination with MCHD Command staff in response in disasters from both a safety and emergency management standpoint.
• Provides oversight of the Rapid Deployment Teams for all SETRAC deployments. Serves as the point of contract for the Deployment Team Chiefs.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of experience in Emergency Management preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Emergency Management or related field preferred
• 5 years of experience in Fire/EMS preferred
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SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE

• Moderate word processing, database, and spreadsheet skills required.
• Basic Email and internet skills required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

•    Current Texas Driver’s License
•    Remain insurable by the current insurance vendor of MCHD.
•    NIMS IC trainings 100, 200, 700 and 800.  Must complete 300 and 400 within 120 days
 

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Physical Demand Category:

Medium Work

Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to  25 pounds.

 

Audio-Visual & licensing Demands:

Vision (Avg)

Color Discrimination

Peripheral Vision

Depth Perception

Hearing (Avg)

Required License / Certification: Valid Driver's License

 

Specific Actions Required:

In an eight hour day, this job may include:

Standing/Walking: 4-6 Hours

Sitting: 6-8 Hours

Driving: 4-6 Hours

 

Work Environment:

This job may include:

Chemicals

Cold

Dampness

Fumes/Gases

Heat/Humidity

Height

Noise

Radiation

 

Repetitive Motions:

This job will include:

Simple Grasping

Fine Manipulation

Pushing & Pulling

Finger Dexterity

Foot Movement

 

Maneuverability:

This job will require:

Frequent: Bending, Reaching

Occasional: Squatting, Climbing, Twisting

Qualifications

Salary : $66,576 - $86,128