Comm Spec III - EMD

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains and logs activities and emergency-related incidents into a computer-generated operations journal.
• Inputs data, updates material, and develops computer information using various specially designed emergency management software programs.
• Makes phone calls to route calls to Division personnel and to federal, state, and local agencies.
• Routes information from federal agencies, state and local agencies to Division personnel.
• Coordinates initial alert notifications from power plants and other facilities with EMD staff, counties, and other agencies.
• Maintains communication with affected counties regarding severe weather bulletins and forecasts.
• Monitors weather wire and other sources for severe weather bulletins and forecasts.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and six months experience in radio or telephone dispatching, or a combination of education and experience necessary to perform duties.
• South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred or will seek to complete within three years.
• Computer literacy.
• The ability to successfully interface with local, state, and federal personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience in radio or telephone dispatching, or a combination of education and experience.
• South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred or will seek to complete within three years.
• Computer literacy.
• The ability to successfully interface with local, state, and federal personnel.