MANAGER OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

About the role

Under direction, manages City-wide emergency management planning and coordination programs and activities in the areas of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises professional emergency management staff engaged in developing and updating City-wide emergency management plans in preparation for and response to emergency and disaster situations
• Oversees the development and implementation of operating procedures and action plans to effectively utilize emergency personnel and equipment during emergency or disaster situations
• Activates the proper response plan during emergency situations/public safety incidents, following established protocols and standard operating procedures
• Oversees the development of Incident Action Plans for City sponsored special events
• Coordinates emergency personnel and services at emergency or disaster incidents
• Monitors and directs the coordination of recovery efforts to restore services and operations
• Manages emergency planning projects, directing staff activities including disaster simulation exercises and emergency operations drills to prepare City departments to effectively respond to emergencies
• Conducts research and prepares reports for management to remain abreast of best practices and new developments in the area of emergency management preparedness
• Oversees staff performing threat and vulnerability assessments, determining necessary security and risk mitigation measures
• Prepares management reports relating to emergency operations planning and preparedness activities
• Prepares related reports regarding costs associated with emergency management response plans
• Oversees the preparation of public information materials and conducts public education presentations on emergency management programs
• Drafts public informational materials and conducts public education presentations on emergency management programs
• Provides direction and guidance to lower-level emergency management coordinators

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• At least eight (8) years of experience in project management or emergency management; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Public Safety Management, Public Administration, or a directly related field PLUS at least six (6) years of experience in project management or emergency management; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public Safety Management, Public Administration, or a directly related field PLUS at least four (4) years of experience in project management or emergency management; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Public Safety Management, Public Administration, or a directly related field PLUS at least three (3) years of experience in project management or emergency management.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to access emergency or disaster sites

Working Conditions

• Inside: General office environment
• Outside: Exposure to hazardous conditions

Equipment

• Safety equipment
• Communications equipment
• Standard office equipment including personal computers

Pay

Starting annual salary: $99,480.00

Schedule

Shift assigned based on seniority order (according to the CBA) from the following watches: 1st Watch (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.), 2nd Watch (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), or 3rd Watch (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.). Days off: Saturday and Sunday. May be required to work weekends and/or holidays. Candidate may be on call.

Benefits

For information on employee benefits, visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html