Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to operate special items such as generators, tools and light equipment
• Ability to work in high stress environment and have a positive and professional approach to all situations.
• Ability to operate two-way radios, satellite phones and other basic communications equipment and systems.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Familiar with the EMPA, EMPG and other emergency management grants.
• Knowledge of emergency management services and disaster planning.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365 Online and other office technology.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, especially in public presentations.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field from an accredited college/university required. An associate degree from an accredited college/university and a minimum of 100 hours of training in business or public administration, business or public management, or emergency management or preparedness may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position required. Related experience consists of: Emergency Management, Logistics, Occupational Safety & Health, Project, Program Management, Incident Response, Public Safety, Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Continuous Improvement, or Homeland Security.
• Must have FEMA ISP Courses: IS 100.c, 200.c, 700.b, & 800.d.; Professional Development Series E/L/G 300, E/L/G 400, L449.
• Previous attendance of CERT basic training course preferred.
• Possess knowledge of appropriate techniques of planning, plan development, and coordination of functional planning efforts.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local emergency management preparedness programs including Florida Statute 252 and its impact on local emergency management programs.

Physical Demands:  

• Frequently requires standing, sitting, walking, bending
• Frequently requires talking, hearing, and seeing near and far
• Frequently requires use of hands, repetitive hand and finger movements, reaching with hands and arms
• Be able to travel by air. Travel may require overnight stay for longer periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at a minimum 40 pounds.
• Outdoor work may consist of less-than-ideal weather and potentially hazardous conditions.

Vehicle Usage/Travel: 

• Must be able to operate/drive a Ford F250 or equivalent sized vehicle, and must be able to tow trailers that may be long and/or heavy plus cargo
• May travel occasionally to other counties within the state of Florida. Travel may include overnight stay for long periods of time.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for the job by various modes of transportation, primarily within Citrus County and Florida; however, could occasionally include travel within the United States
• Use of Agency vehicle would require appropriate driving history and passing agency driver’s training requirements

GENERAL PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 

• Demonstrates a polite, helpful and courteous behavior, respecting cultural differences, when interacting with the public and colleagues.
• Responds to supervision, guidanceand direction in a positive, receptive manner.
• Must be appropriately dressed and groomed.
• Reports to work promptly and properly prepared, notifying supervisor of intended absences.
• Acts in a professional manner, following established protocols and procedures.

Contact Human Resources at (352) 341-7429 for more information or humanresources@sheriffcitrus.org for more information.Citrus County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All hires, transfers, and promotions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Drug-Free Workplace