Area Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking a Southeast Area Coordinator providing support to our Preparedness & Response division and serving local jurisdictions and partners in the southeast area of Oklahoma. This position is field based within the southeast area of Oklahoma. OEM offices are located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This position is a regular, full-time position governed by the Oklahoma Civil Service system and subject to the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act. Employment in this role is covered by applicable Civil Service Rules, policies, and procedures. This position is subject to a required 12-month trial period, during which performance, conduct, and overall suitability for continued employment will be evaluated in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Under the direction of the Area Coordination Manager, the Area Coordinator performs a full range of professional duties involving consultative services, technical planning expertise, and emergency assistance to local and tribal jurisdictions to promote organization and discipline in the event of a disaster or emergency. The primary role of this position is to support local and tribal entities in emergency management programs. Additionally, this position supports the State Emergency Operations Center with emergency response both in the office and in the field. This position will primarily operate in the field across Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Work with FEMA Program Delivery Managers, FEMA Specialists, and the OEM Divisions of Recovery, Resilience, Individual Assistance and Finance to assist in administering all grant programs across the agency.
• Provide customer service, providing meetings with applicants along with FEMA personnel during a FEMA Presidential Declaration; organizes documentation regarding local resources and capabilities.
• Assist local, tribal, and state personnel conducting all Damage Assessments after disaster events.
• Support and document training and exercises.
• Collect documentation and assist with Fire Management Assistance Grants.
• During recovery field operations, assist with the FE