EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (Title 32)

Job Title

This position is located in the Civil Engineer (CE) Squadron, Mission Support Group of the Air National Guard (ANG) Wing. This is an Air National Guard Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to develop, review, coordinate and execute the wing's Emergency Management (EM) program plan in support of DOD, Joint Service, Air Force, MAJCOM, ANG, Numbered Air Force, federal, state, and county plans in the areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Develops, coordinates, obtains approval, and publishes plans and procedures for implementation of wing policies and instructions relating to Emergency Management (EM).
• Develops, updates, and coordinates the Wing Emergency Management Plan (IEMP) 10-2.
• Establishes wing emergency management plan objectives, effectively correlating the requirements on interdependent functional areas and provides comprehensive and timely guidance for all units in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs), National Response Framework (NRF), National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), Consequence Management (CM), National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS), and DOD guidance.
• Ensures EM planning and response actions are included in the wing Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (AT/FP), Medical Contingency Response, Disease Containment Plans, state and local plans (as applicable), Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Control Center checklists.
• Develops, coordinates, and schedules annual review of Memoranda of Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding (MOA/MOU) and Mutual Aid Agreements (MAA).
• Analyzes, reconciles, compiles and correlates differences in approaches and identifies capability shortfalls and limitations.
• Develops and maintains applicable EOC Quick Reaction Checklists (QRCs) in support of the IEMP 10-2.
• Conducts wing EM assessments; interprets and analyzes assessment results.
• Evaluates EM program to ensure compliance with established guidance.
• Ensures wing Risk/Hazard/EM vulnerability assessments are performed annually.
• Provides written findings and recommendations on corrective actions to Readiness and Emergency Management to the squadron, group or Wing leadership.
• Performs unit self-inspections to check policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work and provide comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to leadership.
• Develops, implements, and conducts wing EM and CBRN related training for first and emergency responders, specialized teams, and wing personnel.
• Conducts specialized EM training for senior wing leadership (i.e., EOC responsibilities).
• Develops written examinations and practical demonstrations to measure and assess the knowledge and skill of trained members.
• Educates and assists unit EM representatives on the EM education and training program.
• Develops and maintains master lesson plans for instructor-led courses utilizing available instructor guides created by Air Force Civil Engineer Center and Readiness Directorate (AFCEC/CX) tailoring lesson plans to local conditions.
• Serves as Emergency Operations Center Manager under the direction of the EOC Director.
• Provides guidance on mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Provides EM and CBRN subject-matter expertise and support to the EOC director, incident commander, and other first and emergency responders.
• Oversees the establishment, organization, and maintenance of the CBRN Control Center.
• Collaborates with on and off-base units and agencies on specific wing EM programs, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as the wing emergency management liaison with outside agencies at the local, county, and tribal level during emergencies.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives.
• Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
• Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.
• Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques.
• Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases.