What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Services Coordinator/Director position at St Joseph County?
General Summary:
At the appointment of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and under the administrative direction of the Sheriff, the Emergency Services Coordinator/Director functions as the County’s Emergency Management Coordinator, pursuant to Public Act 390 of 1976, coordinating all matters pertaining to emergency management, disaster preparedness, and associated response and recovery operations within the County.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain the St. Joseph County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which shall be consistent with the National Response Framework, the Michigan Emergency Management Act (Public Act 390 of 1976), and other local support plans; Coordinate with participating agencies to continually update EOP guidelines.
- Activate EOP and facilitate operations during emergencies, disasters, and exercises. Coordinate declarations of emergency at the local, state, and federal levels. Facilitate requests for funds or reimbursement to support disaster response.
- Administer and comply with requirements of emergency management and homeland security grants, such as the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG). Coordinate risk and threat assessment activity and grant funding administration to prioritize the use of funds. Prepare and submit all relevant reimbursement documentation and required reports.
- Supervise regional planners under the auspices of the County functioning as regional homeland security fiduciary for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). Serve on the regional board to secure allocated funds for training, equipment, and other necessary resources. Serve on regional subcommittees for priority projects, host meetings/trainings/exercises, and prepare associated reports.
- Administer the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), including educating new committee members, accepting SARA Title III Tier II Reports, and preparing Offsite Response Plans for required facilities.
- Educate local units of government, community leaders, service groups, critical infrastructure and key resource facilities, and the public to ensure awareness of emergency service programs, community safety issues, and promote preparedness. Coordinate development of public information materials and participate in community events.
- Prepare statistical reports, summaries, and other reports for the emergency services and administer the annual budget.
- Coordinate with education facilities to ensure state-mandated drills are developed, implemented, and exercised. Provide necessary training to administrators, educators, and support staff.
- Maintain all emergency management equipment in working order, conduct inventories, and coordinate deployment to incidents and events.
