Emergency Management Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Emergency Management Coordinator with DuPage County's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (OHSEM). This Coordinator will be tasked with a wide range of emergency management activities, including preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced emergency manager who can efficiently review relevant publications, best practices, and after-action reports, write concise and effective plans, represent the organization, and develop and participate in training and exercises.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as on-call duty officer as part of a rotating schedule.
• Performs Emergency Operations Center (EOC) duties/positions as assigned.
• Prepares situation reports and other incident documentation during EOC activations.
• Serves as an OHSEM liaison to various agencies and departments and other first responders, which may include emergency "on-scene" unified command post response.
• Conducts hazard analysis and mitigation planning.
• Reviews and recommends modifications to emergency operations plans, procedures, and job aids.
• Coordinates with various departments to gather necessary information for planning purposes.
• Evaluates and updates emergency plans based on research and after-action reports.
• Monitors state and federal planning requirements to ensure continued compliance.
• Assists DuPage County municipalities with comprehensive emergency management plans.
• Participates in training, exercises, and mutual aid response for specialized emergency and disaster teams, (e.g. EMAT, IMAT, ITECS, etc.).
• Assists county-wide stakeholders and public safety partners in preparing for large-scale events and emergencies.
• Coordinates DuPage County’s Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) implementation, National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and compliance, employee emergency training, and DuPage County exercises and regional exercise coordination.
• Provides training, conducts exercises, and implements county and municipal emergency plans.
• Tracks, maintains records and monitors activities and licensures (i.e. training records, donations, communication licensing, and grants) to ensure compliance as required.
• Monitors open-source accounts/social media (e.g. X, Facebook, etc.) of international/domestic incidents related to potential or ongoing incidents/issues, study results of targeted topics, and as directed, advise leadership of developments.
• Coordinates preparedness education, public information and warning and community and volunteer management.
• Serves on committees and acts as a liaison on behalf of OHSEM as assigned.
• Coordinates communications technology development, planning, and implementation.
• Develops and maintains EOC technology.
• Provides oversight of OHSEM's fleet and coordinates service with the County Division of Transportation.
• Develops and maintains project schedules and timelines.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of best practices in emergency management.
• Serves as a lead worker to other staff within primary area of responsibility.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adjusts work assignment or schedule in the event of an emergency to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities as assigned.
• Depending on assignment, may require emergency management training, licensure or certifications.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements for this position include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or field related to public safety and/or emergency preparedness.
• Three (3) years of experience in the development and coordination of emergency management activities.
• Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois driver's license.

• Clear and accurate verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

A pre-employment background check and writing exercise are required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

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

The work will occur in an office and field environment. Emergency operations in both the EOC and in the field will often be conducted under very stressful conditions and irregular hours. When performing the duties and responsibilities in the field, this position will work in extreme weather conditions and in cramped or confined spaces.