ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

REPORTS TO: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

STATUS: EXEMPT

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 all public safety disciplines, Emergency Management and Homeland Security to include Local Emergency Operations Plan, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Emergency Operations Center readiness and operations, as well as leading out on a community preparedness and awareness program to businesses, schools and community organizations. All work will be performed under the general direction of the EMA Director and will be reviewed through reports and evaluation of results achieved.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. 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. Presents Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) as well as refresher courses to trained members. Researches, applies for, and administers grants and alternative funding sources in coordination with other public safety agencies and the director.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. Maintains operational readiness for the entire Emergency Management System. Coordinates maintenance of all Emergency Management equipment and resources. Administers the local structural numbering program to include address assignment, postal service coordination, 9-1-1 coordination, and overall program administration.Assists the Director with the completion, maintenance and updates of all required emergency plans. Ensures constant readiness of the Gordon County Mobile Command Unit and Gordon County Emergency Operations Center.Assists the director with the overall operation of the Gordon County Mobile Command Unit and Gordon County Emergency Operations Center. Assists the Director in preparing news releases as well as conducts media briefings for newspaper, radio and television stations in emergency/disaster situations. Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment, provides for maintenance of vehicles and requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.

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Attends meetings as assigned by the director. Assists with database address changes to MSAG (Master Street Address Guide) for forwarding to communication agencies. Makes recommendations for purchase of equipment and supplies to the director. Makes recommendations for departmental budget requests. Monitors expenditures under the current budget and reports to the director. Assists in working with local government agencies to develop emergency and disaster plans.Assists in coordinating activities of the communication center and EOC/MCU during emergency/disaster response.Maintains an awareness of new applications, technologies, technical methods, trends, and advances in the profession; monitors legislation, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting department operations; reviews professional publications, technical manuals, and web sites to increase knowledge of computer operations; attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate. Operates a personal computer, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to work effectively as a team member in providing excellence in customer service to the citizens of Gordon County. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management. Knowledge of principles and practices of search and rescue. Knowledge of principles and practices of hazardous material handling. Knowledge of principles and practices of public safety in general. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local statutes and departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of emergency communication systems. Knowledge of the geography and road system of Gordon County. Knowledge of E-911, rescue, police, sheriff, fire, and EMS procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written. Computer literate.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or Equivalency. Minimum of ten (10) years experience in public safety with five (5) of those in a supervisory position. POST Instructor.

Preferred education and training requirements : Certified Emergency Manager Status (Professional or Master Emergency Manager a plus), Basic firefighter certification, EMT or First Responder status

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Georgia Driver's License

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES: 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 will 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hand with dexterity; reach with hands and arms, bend and twist. Must be able to use appropriate tools and equipment such as various power tools, screwdrivers, etc. necessary for duties. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift a minimum of 100 pounds when involved in rescue and emergency calls.

NO ATTEMPT HAS BEEN MADE TO BE EXHAUSTIVE IN THIS LISTING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE EMA DIRECTOR OR THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.