Emergency Management Specialist III - LANA'I ONLY (SR-20)

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES:

LANA'I ONLY

Performs as an independent specialist in the planning, trainings, exercises, operations, recovery, mitigation, logistics, disaster communications, warning point, alert, warning, siren systems, and administrative actions such as grants management and financial services; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The basic objectives of the County’s emergency management programs are to assist the County of Maui to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from emergency disasters within the County of Maui. Classes in the Emergency Management Specialist series are distinguished by their responsibilities for the preparation and planning for natural and human-caused incidents, emergencies, and disasters, and/or the continuity or operational requirements to be implemented before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. 

The Emergency Management Specialist III class is an independent specialist position within the Emergency Management Specialist series and is distinguished by the responsibility of independently performing a wide range of emergency management duties of moderate complexity while receiving only limited training in the fundamental concepts, principles, techniques, procedures, and work processes of emergency management; whereas, the Emergency Management Specialist II class is the advanced trainee class, distinguished by the responsibility of receiving continued formal and on-the-job training performing emergency management work assignments involving the application of clearly defined principles, methods and techniques under specific guidance in support of the County of Maui’s emergency management programs.

The Emergency Management Specialist III differs from the Emergency Management Specialist IV class, in that the Emergency Management Specialist IV is a journey-level class within the series, distinguished by the responsibility of independently performing complex professional work, including the development, review, and maintenance of documentation related to one or more functional areas of the emergency management program.

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.)

• Researches best practices from other jurisdictions and lessons learned from incidents, trainings, and exercises and provides feedback on findings;
• Orients, briefs, and provides training for governmental officials, community representatives and volunteers on emergency management operations, which include matters pertaining to the applicable phase of expertise;
• Compiles, organizes and maintains functional area documents, reports, studies, etc.; 
• Coordinates regular meetings with teams in specific phases of emergency management to maintain joint documentation and address corrective actions from incidents, trainings, and exercises;
• Develops and maintains operational plans for the emergency communications and siren warning systems; oversees the maintenance, replacement, and upgrade of communication and computer equipment and systems;
• Provides input into operational priorities, logistics efforts, resiliency initiatives, annual risk assessment, and distribution management plan;
• Coordinatesandmaintainsdamageassessmentprocedures,disasterassistance procedures and recovery operations procedures; 
• Coordinates the County's participation in State, Federal, and private agencies assistance programs for relief of victims;
• Participates in the research, procurement and administration of grants;
• Participates in meetings and conferences on emergency management and preparedness;
• Makes public appearances such as emergency preparedness presentations, emergency management displays and disaster related demonstrations;
• During disaster operations, participates in the activation and staffing of the Emergency Operation Center; assists in the development, conduct, and execution of emergency and disaster exercises;
• Performs other related duties as required.

 

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in emergency management, homeland security, civil engineering, geology, geography, climatology, ecology, environmental science, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field and one and a half (1 ½) years of progressively responsible work experience in the emergency management field.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Knowledge of: Federal, State, and local emergency management rules, regulations and laws; plans, objectives, principles, methods, standards, policies, and procedures of emergency management; Federal and State legislation affecting emergency management administration at the County level; geographic and topographic features of the Hawaiian Islands; principles and practices of program planning; research methods and techniques; government organizations, operations and functions; community resources; problems involved in the operations and training of personnel to meet emergency conditions; principles of communications systems; report writing; public relations; facilities management, operations, and maintenance; inventory stockpile principles; reimbursement recordkeeping and claiming requirements; policies, documentation, and operations of effective alerting and warning systems, siren, and outreach for emergency alert warning management; communication principles, practices, and techniques and their application; governmental and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rules and regulations for recovery and mitigation assistance grants, funding, and reimbursements; financial management policies and regulations for expenditures, purchasing, procurement, payroll; human resources rules and regulations; use of standard office machines and equipment, including personal computers.

Ability to: Develop and implement a program for the specific functional area assigned; formulate plans and procedures; plan and organize the activities of large groups of people; assess and prioritize hazards relevant to Hawaii; understand emergency response needs and assist in developing educational and training programs to meet those needs; conduct research and analysis; understand the functions of Federal, State, and local emergency management programs; act decisively in emergencies; work independently, make appropriate decisions, prioritize work assignments, and complete tasks in a timely manner; maintain cooperative working relationships with members of other agencies; supervise others during disasters; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; provide clear, concise, and effective written reports, plans, and other written documentation; work under stressful conditions; work in enclosed emergency operations center; be available at all times for additional hours with little notice, including weekends, and beyond normal work hours with little rest; operate a personal computer using a variety of software applications.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light