Emergency Management Specialist

General Description This role involves complex professional and administrative duties in the planning, coordination, and administration of the countywide emergency management program. Requirements And Preferences General Description This role involves complex professional and administrative duties in the planning, coordination, and administration of the countywide emergency management program. Operating under general supervision, the individual will independently develop work methods and sequences. The position entails mandated reviews of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMP) for healthcare facilities, including detailed Emergency Environmental Control (generator) plans for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Responsibilities include detailed reviews, strong writing and reporting skills, data analysis, and tracking the current status and deficiencies of the overall CEMP program plan submissions. The role also requires providing customer service support for assigned program areas, conducting presentations, trainings, and workshops for new facility administrators and other stakeholders, and coordinating with ETS staff for enhancements to the CEMP electronic portal for plan submission and reviews. Additionally, the position may involve reviewing, updating, and developing other Emergency Management plans such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, procedures, checklists, guides, and other hazard-specific plans. Work on projects assigned in the Operations Section, including components for operational readiness, may be required. The role is subject to recall during disasters and other emergencies, and may involve weekend, holiday, and shift work during emergency and/or disaster situations. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders are essential. Experience in managing a major aspect of emergency response in an Emergency Operations Center setting is highly beneficial. Other duties may be assigned by the section manager. Benefits Of Broward County Employment High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums Single $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation employee match Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) This is NOT a remote position. This announcement will remain active until enough applications have been received and may close at any time. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, liberal arts, or any other degree related to emergency management is required. (One year of relevant experience may substitute for each year of required education.) Two (2) years of experience in emergency management planning or a closely related field is required. Special Certifications and Licenses A valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment is required. Ability to pass a Homeland Security background check (non-classified) is required. Completion of the following incident command courses within six (6) months of hire is required: FEMA IC S-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800. SCOPE OF WORK Duties And Responsibilities Advises and assists the division director on all operational and technical matters related to the emergency management program section(s) or function(s) assigned. Assists municipal, county, and state partners with planning, training, and operational outreach relating to the implementation of assigned emergency management programs. Maintains operational readiness of the Division and the Emergency Operations Center; plans, coordinates, trains, and exercises groups and individuals that function within the assigned section(s) or function(s) of the emergency management program to ensure that the groups or individuals respond as planned; develops, maintains, trains and exercises the requisite standard operating procedures, checklists and job aids. Prepares project applications for federal and state funds to provide expansion of facilities and services; researches the feasibility of expanded activities and submits reports to administrative superiors. Assists in the emergency activation functions of the operations center to ensure the operational readiness and effective performance. Functions as the duty officer, on a rotating basis, providing the 24-hour emergency point of contact for the Emergency Management Department; provides appropriate referral or information to inquirers and responds appropriately to those situations requiring further intervention. Develops and delivers emergency management and disaster preparedness education to a variety of audiences. Assumes project responsibility for administering the activities and operational scope of contracts and grant programs; devises project procedures and schedules; prepares project/progress reports and related data; coordinates preparation of grant proposals and writes grant applications, as needed. Receives, stores, maintains, and utilizes written materials and equipment necessary for emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery to disaster situations. Facilitates the accomplishment of work through providing, obtaining and coordinating a variety of services. Conducts special studies/assessments in conjunction with a project; analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon findings. Performs related work as assigned. Competencies Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options. Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to elevate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions. Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities. Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur. Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding. Persuades: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. Convinces others through a variety of means and methods of persuasion, including well‑reasoned rationale. Recognizes when compromise is necessary and shifts approach to accommodate others. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None. SPECIAL INFORMATION County Core Values Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Copyright © 2025 Korn Ferry. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to make an accommodation request. County-wide Emergency Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr