Emergency Manager

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes public awareness of emergency preparedness: organizes and presents public awareness campaigns; prepares and conducts meetings and presentations for community groups, neighborhood associations, business and industry, schools, Consolidated Government departments, other government agencies, and Consolidated Government residents; assists these groups with development of individualized emergency preparedness plans; review plans from Consolidated Government facilities that are sent for EMA review (ie. hospitals, assisted living facilities, etc.); and makes corrections and/or provides recommendations.
• Counsels and coordinates educational and training exercises: partners with Emergency Management staff to plan for and provide educational and training exercise opportunities for the general public and Emergency Management stakeholders; advertises for classes; conducts or obtains class registrations; schedules EMA related field courses taught by Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the National Weather Service, Red Cross, or other emergency preparedness educational providers; prepares and/or provides training materials; and reserves and prepares class venues as necessary.
• Implements plans, procedures, and systems to ensure an efficient and effective all-hazards level of preparedness and response to major emergencies and disasters throughout the Consolidated Government: contributes to the development of emergency plans; researches potential risks and makes recommendations; assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating the response to various disaster drills and exercises; and assists with the coordination of emergency response and disaster recovery efforts across various groups, businesses, agencies, and other personnel within the Consolidated Government.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal rules, regulations and standards concerning emergency management and hazardous materials incidents; collects, maintains, analyzes and interprets data; provides recommendations to command level decision makers; and participates in the notification of operational emergency response organizations and activation of public notification systems.
• Maintains functionality of Emergency Operations Center siren system equipment, software, and other resources: manages additions, repairs, replacement or location and relocation of warning sirens; performs and monitors daily and monthly equipment tests; maintains information regarding sirens and contacts; activates sirens as notified; and maintains assigned computers, projectors, sound equipment, smart boards, and other items.
• Serves as liaison between Consolidated Government and various volunteer organizations; recruits volunteers; receives and reviews applications; assesses training needs and coordinates EMA related training; facilitates training modules; attends meetings; maintains volunteer documentation; and coordinates volunteers and outside agencies with specific emergency management support functions.
• Supports Emergency Operations Center and field operations as needed during emergency activations: performs emergency duties which may include coordinating damage assessments, disaster recovery operations, planning functions, volunteer participation and assignment, tracking of resources, monitoring the status of events and/or coordinating the flow, pace and accomplishment of work required to respond to and recover from disasters) impacting the Consolidated Government.

Minimum Requirements

• Education/Experience: High School diploma and three (3+) years or more of related experience with Emergency Management Training. OR Associates Degree in Public Safety, Emergency Management or related field with two (2+) years or more of EMA experience. OR Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety, Emergency Management or related field and one (1+) years or more of EMA experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations concerning the four phases of Emergency Management and the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS). Considerable knowledge of emergency services (i.e., law enforcement, fire department, hazardous materials team, etc.) and management practices. Knowledge of Continuity of Operations (COOP), Continuity of Government (COG) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) practices. Knowledge of governmental budgeting processes, grant application and reporting requirements. Familiarity with WebEOC, GIS, emergency mass notification systems, or other emergency management software is preferred. Proficiency in planning, supervising, communicating, and implementing of emergency procedures. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Ability to resolve complex issues in a timely and complete manner. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must possess (or obtain within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Georgia or South Carolina driver's license. Must possess (or obtain within six (6) months of hire) FEMA Independent Study S Certifications: IS-100.c, IS-200.c, IS- 700.b, IS.800. Ability to obtain a Georgia Class F driver's license (or equivalent, if required) within six (6) months of hire.