What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Manager- Emergency Management position at Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City?
All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months from the date of hire. As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. And submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.
Common Elements Within Emergency Management :
Many people in emergency management come from various walks of life but the common element is passion / compassion. Work done within the cycle of emergency management, Mitigation, Preparation, Response and Recovery, is undertaken with passion and compassion.
This work is NOT a traditional 9 to 5 job. We work at all hours and occasionally must address things we have never done before. These situations require critical thinking skills and the ability to make decisions based on limited information.
Duty Officer (DO) responsibilities : Serves as "on-call" emergency manager for 24-hour coverage on a weeklong rotating schedule to activate the Emergency Operations Center during severe weather watches / warnings, significant hazardous materials incidents & other emergency / disaster situations requiring County coordination and involvement.
- Testing of the various systems and software utilized by the DO.
- Coordinates closely with the National Weather Service, storm spotters, communications agencies, public safety agencies and other emergency services personnel, as well as city, State & Federal agencies during emergency / disaster situations.
- Issues warning and watch information to National Weather Service. Activates outdoor warning system.
- Directs and supervises work of volunteer staff called upon for duty in event of emergency.
- Documenting tasks that were accomplished and data that was collected.
- Act as the initial point of contact for interaction with various response agencies and County leadership.
Large Event Support : All emergency management staff will be called upon to support specific events which often require early or late hours to protect the public and be prepared to support responders in the event of a threat. Typically, these are events that bring together large groups of people which thereby could require emergency management support should an incident transpire.
Grant management and budget documentation is required by almost every position at various levels depending on the types of projects assigned.
All staff must have obtained basic National Incident Management System training including IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800. It is preferred that staff have also taken the FEMA Professional Development Series.
All staff must demonstrate a basic proficiency in various computer-based applications / software such as the Microsoft Office Suite, WebEOC, Abobe Reader, Everbridge and various other applications.
Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
Exercise sound independent judgement within general policies.
Principles of organization, management, program implementation, review and analysis.
Position Specific Responsibilities :
This position answers to the Director and is primarily responsible for acting on behalf of the Director in their absence as well as oversee and manage the planning process both internal and external. This position develops, coordinates and maintains all planning related to emergency and disaster planning for the County as well as the development, coordination and maintenance of an overall county Continuity of Operations Planning program.
The principal duties for this position include :
Knowledge (Position Requirements at Entry) :
Skills ( Position Requirements at Entry) :
Education, Training, and Experience ( Position Requirements at Entry) :
Licensing and Certification ( Position Requirements at Entry or obtainable) :
Physical Requirements ( Position Requirements at Entry) :
It is necessary to perform stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Lifting, carrying, and maneuvering up to 40 pounds occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds frequently, and / or negligible amounts of force consistently to move objects.
This job is rated as light work, the worker will be sedentary most of the time.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Employees may occasionally be required to visit sites where they may be exposed to noise, dust, fumes; and work in inclement weather including heat, cold and rain.
Salary Range : 33.21-$51.87 / hr.
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County / Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.
If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.
Company : Unified Government of Wyandotte County / Kansas City, KS
Salary : $33 - $52
