JOB SUMMARY
To manage, direct, supervise, and administer the daily operations of the Emergency Management department through the Director and to oversee emergency management functions of preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Work requires broad professional and comprehensive knowledge of Emergency Management and Homeland Security to include Local Emergency Operations Plan, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Emergency Operations Center readiness and operations, and Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). All work will be performed under the general direction of the EMA Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plans, develops and coordinates public relation programs for school groups, community groups and provides educational and public relationship development within the county.
- Coordinates with schools, business, and industry to ensure emergency preparedness as requested throughout the community.
- Assists the Director in establishing and implementing operational goals, policies, and budgets for the department.
- Develops and implements contingency and procedural plans for the agency.
- Performs the duties of the Director in his or her absence as assigned.
- Establishes, maintains, and ensures compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, and regulations.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates training programs for personnel; develops training methods.
- Assists the Director in reviewing, investigating, responding to, and resolving complaints.
- Attends a variety of meetings, assigned by the Director.
- Assists in maintaining compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and regulations as related to emergency management.
- Assists in preparing per-event emergency response plans for special events as requested.
- Researches, applies for, and administers grants and alternative funding sources in coordination with other public safety agencies and the director.
- Conducts training and community outreach programs for the public.
- Serves as a representative and/or advisor for various emergency service department meetings and committees; attends workshops and seminars as directed to meet required certification training.
- Plans and conducts multi-agency emergency exercises to evaluate planning and preparedness; analyzes exercises for proficiency; identifies areas of improvement; develops and implements corrective actions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work effectively as a team member in providing excellence in customer service to the citizens of Walker County.
- Knowledge of emergency management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of departmental and county policies and procedures and related federal, state, and local laws and/or guidelines.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of emergency communications principles.
- Knowledge of the National Incident Management System Incident Command System.
- Skill in developing and implementing response to man-made and natural emergencies.
- Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
- Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field (preferred).
- Three to Five years of related experience (preferred).
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Georgia Certified Emergency Manager.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Deputy EMA Director. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position. These physical demands include, but are not limited to:
While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to be able to lift at least 45 pounds. He/She must be able to stand and squat for extended periods of time. He/She must be able to stand, sit, squat, bend, and reach over his/ her head. Other physical demands include but are not limited to:
- Walking/climbing stairs.
- Climbing and balancing on equipment, step stools, and ladders.
- Standing or squatting.
- Able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs.
- Lifting and carrying equipment.
- Bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling while working on equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Duties are performed in a variety of environments both indoors and outdoors. Administrative duties may require prolonged periods of sitting behind a desk or conference table in an office or communication room. Public speaking functions are performed indoors in auditoriums, gyms, churches, conference rooms, etc. Fieldwork may be in a variety of outdoor settings, which may result in exposure to adverse weather and environmental conditions. On emergency scenes the employee could potentially be exposed to heat, smoke, noise, dust, dirt, machinery, irritating chemicals, infectious diseases, inclement weather and hazardous conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock.