Emergency Management Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:                    Emergency Management Coordinator

Responsible To :         CEO

Position Summary:  Under the general supervision of the CEO, performs technical, administrative, and professional work with emergency management activities for the health center. Employee must exercise independent judgement and initiative in completing assignments including the implementation of Bee Busy Wellness Center’s emergency preparedness, response, and disaster recovery programs. The Emergency Management Coordinator also provides technical assistance to Departments in maintaining the company’s Emergency Management Plan.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in emergency management, public administration or related field is preferred. 

·       Minimum of three years’ experience in emergency management and emergency management grant compliance in the State of Texas. Municipal experience and experience with hurricane preparedness, response and recovery preferred. 

·       National Incident Management System Professional Development Series required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment. 

·       Incident Command Systems Training 100, 200, 700 and 800 must be completed by the time job application is submitted. 

·       Completion of FEMA ICS-300 and ICS-400 within one year of employment

·       Must be willing to adjust work hours to meet operational demands and respond on a 24-hour basis to assist in an emergency situation

·       Basic principles and techniques for developing emergency preparedness and disaster relief program

·       Knowledge of ICS model for emergency program development, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), implementation and monitoring techniques

Knowledge and Skills

·       Knowledge of ICS model for emergency program development, Emergency Operations Center Operations, implementation and monitoring techniques. 

·       Ability to set priorities and follow-up on projects. 

·       Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise and competent reports, correspondence and other written materials. 

·       Ability to deliver emergency preparedness presentations to both large and small groups. 

·       Ability to use common office software including Microsoft Office, WebEOC, and other appropriate specialized systems. 

·       Ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate a variety of emergency service programs. 

·       Ability to recognize potential or actual problems and recommend actions to overcome them. 

·       Ability to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines

·      Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships which garner respect and promote leadership with City Departments, staff and members of the community

Significant Duties and Functions  

Participates with the Chief Executive Officer, staff and governing body to aide in promoting the organization’s mission and direction to achieve the following:

·       Plan, organize, review, evaluate, and perform activities to implement a variety of emergency preparedness and disaster recovery programs and procedures under the Incident Command System (ICS) model.

·       Assist with the submission of the Emergency Management Performance Grant and the State Homeland Security Grant Program applications, and related grant procurement, grant administration, and grant compliance of these programs. 

·       Responsible for standard operating procedures related to ICS Training Compliance, National Incident Management System Training (NIMS) and National Incident Management System Compliance Assistant Support Tool (NIMSCAST) Reporting to ensure company compliance. 

·       Assist with the Incident Management Team to include the coordination of training, deployments, and the submission of documentation for reimbursement. 

·       Maintain Company’s Emergency Management Plan at Advanced Level with the State through coordination with City Departments. 

·       Assist in the development of public awareness programs regarding disaster preparedness. 
Develop educational materials and make presentations to business, professional, health and community groups. 

·       Coordinate training sessions for company staff as related to emergency management, NIMS, ICS, and other programs as required.

·       Maintain detailed records, prepare correspondence, and special reports regarding reimbursement requests as required. 

·       Represent the company and attend required meetings, training seminars, and conferences related to emergency management and homeland security. 

·       Liaison with schools, businesses, local jurisdictions, State, and Federal agencies when necessary.