What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Management Specialist position at NJ Transit?
Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time-and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.
Summary:
Prepares, reviews, updates and coordinates a variety of emergency and disaster plans, policies and procedures.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Participates and coordinates all agency planning efforts relating to transit security in the region.
2. Works closely with internal and external partners to develop and coordinate emergency plans and project initiatives.
3. Develops and recommends emergency management procedures and program policies.
4. Conducts data research and analysis and prepares reports.
5. Leads, coordinates and/or participates in multi-disciplinary groups, activities or meetings.
6. Develops meeting agendas, and tracks timelines.
7. Prepares correspondence, reports, presentations and other materials related to emergency management programs.
8. Works with other staff in the development, coordination and support of other emergency management program activities.
9. Participates in Local, County, State and Regional partners’ emergency planning meetings.
10. Designs, coordinates and guides exercise scenarios. Participates in exercises to test emergency plans and the response capability of the emergency management system, first responders and internal partners.
11. Maintains essential records, maps, and charts. Assists in the preparation of emergency public information packages.
12. May supervise volunteers, as assigned.
13. Operates within the NJ TRANSIT Emergency Operations Center (EOC), State EOC, County EOC and/or the State Traffic Management Center, as deemed necessary.
14. Performs other emergency management duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
Minimum:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Emergency Management or Homeland Security or related area.
- Three (3) years of applied Emergency Management experience.
- Experience with transportation and infrastructure, ICS experience up to ICS 400 with practical experience and Methods of Instruction or equivalent desired.
- One year of closely related experience in Emergency Management or Homeland Security can be substituted for each year of education required.
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- Knowledge of the functions of emergency management including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; natural and human caused hazards; and incident command systems and emergency/recovery support functions required.
- Knowledge of Federal and State emergency management planning requirements desired.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to speak clearly and persuasively and ability to elicit cooperation required.
- Facilitation skills in working with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency groups, ability to work in an environment where changing priorities are the norm and demonstrated skills in managing multiple tasks required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
Working Environment:
Must be available to work when needed during but not limited to EOC activations, special events, emergencies, weekends and holidays. Also, some traveling may be needed.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 40lbs.
Set up/ take down OEM equipment and supplies.
At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:
- Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Leave
- 3 YEAR VESTED Retirement Plan Options:
- 401(a) is a 6% employer contribution.
- 401(k) at least 6% with an additional 3% company match.
- Tuition Assistance
- Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)
At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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