Emergency Management Planner

Summary:

Performs skilled technical work in emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, training, and exercise development. Assists with maintaining emergency management plans, coordinating preparedness activities, supporting Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and working with public safety agencies, government departments, volunteer organizations, and community partners.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include:

Develops, reviews, updates, and maintains emergency operations plans, annexes, procedures, continuity plans, and other preparedness documents in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Coordinates emergency planning efforts with county departments, municipalities, public safety agencies, healthcare facilities, schools, private sector partners, and volunteer organizations.

Assists with the development, coordination, conduct, and evaluation of emergency management exercises, drills, and training programs.

Maintains emergency management records, reports, databases, resource inventories, and planning documentation.

Assists with hazard vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, threat analyses, and mitigation planning activities.

Conducts research and gathers information related to emergency management best practices, grant opportunities, planning requirements, and emerging threats.

Assists with public preparedness and outreach programs designed to increase community awareness of emergency preparedness, severe weather, disaster recovery, and hazard mitigation.

Supports emergency operations during incidents, disasters, special events, and emergency activations; assists with staffing and operations of the Emergency Operations Center.

Assists with disaster recovery activities, damage assessments, disaster documentation, and grant management activities following emergencies and disasters.

Coordinates planning meetings, preparedness committees, and stakeholder workgroups related to emergency management initiatives.

Assists with maintenance, testing, and inventory of emergency management equipment, communications systems, and EOC resources.

Assists with the preparation of reports, presentations, grant applications, and emergency management program documentation.

The responsibilities and duties outlined above are intended to provide a general outline and summary of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.

Additional tasks may be assigned as needed, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the department and county.

Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Planning, Public Safety, or a degree related to the nature of this field of work and one (1) year of experience in emergency management, crisis communications, public safety operations, or disaster response;
or an Associate's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Planning, Public Safety, or a degree related to the nature of this field of work and three (3) years of experience in emergency management, crisis communications, public safety operations, or disaster response;
or High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, crisis communications, public safety operations, or disaster response

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of emergency management principles, practices, programs, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, county government operations and emergency response systems.

Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Emergency Operations Center functions.

Knowledge of hazard mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity planning concepts.

Ability to research, analyze, and interpret technical information and regulations, prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, plans, and presentations.

Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, emergency responders, partner agencies, and the public.

Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications, including emergency management databases and geographic information systems.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This work requires frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force

Work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, smelling, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and pushing or pulling

Occasionally requires speaking or hearing, lifting and repetitive motions

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word

Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels

Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities

Work regularly requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, working with explosives, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment

Work is generally in a moderately noisy location

License & Certifications:

Valid driver's license and insurable driving record

ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, ICS 700 and ICS-800 certifications must be completed within 1 year of hire

North Carolina Emergency Management Basic Academy certification (must obtain within 3 years of hire).

Work Location:

This role must work from the location identified at the time of hire with work travel required as needed. Any change of work location, even on a short-term or interim basis, must be reviewed by the Supervisor and HR for approval.

Additional information:

Individuals hired must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cleveland County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This position is subject to random drug screening.

Pay: From $26.07 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26