Emergency Preparedness Watch Officer

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Fire and Rescue Department is actively seeking an Emergency Preparedness Watch Officer.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

Examples of Work

• Assists in researching, analyzing, developing, and coordinating natural and man-made disaster response and recovery plans for the city, including reviewing other plans to prevent conflict.
• Reports to the Emergency Operations Center (and Planning Section) and assists in coordinating activities during an emergency.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using Microsoft Office Suite and other related software.
• Prepares responses to inquiries, reports, and related correspondence.
• Analyzes and reports potential hazards in the community and develops corresponding action plans.
• Updates and maintains EOC messaging and asset sharing system, the city resident emergency alert notification system and public outreach programs.
• Utilizes advanced technologies and public safety tools to collect information regarding potential and actual risks, threats, and on-going incidents.
• Determines the validity, urgency, and significance of available information and disseminates it to relevant parties.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local Emergency Management programs.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of emergency preparedness planning and management.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of public safety communications equipment, systems, and use.
• Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Preparedness Goal’s five mission areas and 32 core capabilities, post-disaster recovery process (PDRP).
• Knowledge of locally used signal codes and 10-codes.
• Skilled in the preparation of clear and precise reports.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to operate equipment such as personal computers, using Microsoft Office Suite other related software, audio-visual equipment, hand-held radios, and radio base stations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to respond to incidents and events, which may require working beyond regularly scheduled work hours.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.
• Ability to work various shifts on a rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel and/or work in the field environment during disaster conditions necessary.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) compliance.
• Ability to research and compile data and prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Ability to manipulate database, word processing, graphical software, GIS, and spreadsheet applications to create reports, summaries, graphs, charts, maps, and tables.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Four years of education and/or professional experience in public safety communications or emergency dispatch.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.
• EVOC Certification must be obtained prior to completion of probation.
• DHS (Dept. Homeland Security) Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Certification must be obtained prior to completion of probation.
• Department of Homeland Security independent study on-line courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700. and IS-800 are required prior to completion of probationary period.