What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Management Coordinator position at Fairbanks North Star, Borough of (AK)?
The coordinator will assist the Emergency Manager with a variety of emergency planning functions. Specific program activities include emergency plans development and research, assisting with training and exercises for borough and local emergency response agencies and assisting the FNSB during emergency incidents.
SALARY: 11A
REPORTS TO: Emergency Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None 1. Coordinates with borough departments, local communities, response agencies, and private industry to assist with the development of emergency response plans and EOC standard operating guidelines.
2. Monitors national, state, and local legislative issues that affect emergency management and Homeland Security and submits written briefs to Emergency Manager.
3. Develops and fosters working relationships with all area emergency response agencies/organizations.
4. Maintains accurate records of all position-related expenditures, training, certifications, exercises, etc. for state and federal grant reporting requirements.
5. Develops and assists with Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training for borough and local community responders.
6. Develops and assists with conducting emergency management exercises for the FNSB and cooperating agencies.
7. May staff an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) position as assigned.
8. Assist on updating and developing emergency plans through research and drafting plan content. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Two (2) or more years’ experience as an emergency services professional (Fire, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement). Undergraduate or graduate degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or related program preferred or currently enrolled in the aforementioned degree programs is acceptable.
2. Completion of the following FEMA’s National Incident Management System (NIMS) Independent Study (IS) Courses (current courses) prior to start: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.
3. Completion of FEMA’s IS Professional Development Series (current courses) prior to start: IS-120, IS-230, IS-235, IS-240, IS-241, IS-242, and IS-244.
4. Experience developing training programs and providing instruction to adult learners.
5. Ability to operate a personal computer. Experience with MS Office products (Word and Excel required; Access and PowerPoint preferred).
6. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Responsible leadership background with demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner and an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Incident Command System (ICS).
3. Ability to work independently in a high production environment with responsibility for numerous tasks/projects in various stages of completion.
4. Ability to effectively communicate (oral presentation and in writing). Strong writing skills are considered essential to the successful performance of the duties of this position.
5. Basic knowledge of organization of FNSB government and Alaska Statutes pertaining to local government.
OTHER
1. This position requires a criminal background check.JOB CONTACTS:
All levels of Borough management and staff, contractors, consultants, and other government agencies, rural residents of the Borough, local elected officials, service area commissioners, state and federal civilian and military personnel, general public, news media and community groups.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise. See basic functions and typical duties. Experiences minor problems that must be resolved using own initiative and ingenuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant, good and clean. Conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible, minor accident probability; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (1-50 lbs.).
SALARY: 11A
REPORTS TO: Emergency Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None 1. Coordinates with borough departments, local communities, response agencies, and private industry to assist with the development of emergency response plans and EOC standard operating guidelines.
2. Monitors national, state, and local legislative issues that affect emergency management and Homeland Security and submits written briefs to Emergency Manager.
3. Develops and fosters working relationships with all area emergency response agencies/organizations.
4. Maintains accurate records of all position-related expenditures, training, certifications, exercises, etc. for state and federal grant reporting requirements.
5. Develops and assists with Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training for borough and local community responders.
6. Develops and assists with conducting emergency management exercises for the FNSB and cooperating agencies.
7. May staff an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) position as assigned.
8. Assist on updating and developing emergency plans through research and drafting plan content. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Two (2) or more years’ experience as an emergency services professional (Fire, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement). Undergraduate or graduate degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or related program preferred or currently enrolled in the aforementioned degree programs is acceptable.
2. Completion of the following FEMA’s National Incident Management System (NIMS) Independent Study (IS) Courses (current courses) prior to start: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.
3. Completion of FEMA’s IS Professional Development Series (current courses) prior to start: IS-120, IS-230, IS-235, IS-240, IS-241, IS-242, and IS-244.
4. Experience developing training programs and providing instruction to adult learners.
5. Ability to operate a personal computer. Experience with MS Office products (Word and Excel required; Access and PowerPoint preferred).
6. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Responsible leadership background with demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner and an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Incident Command System (ICS).
3. Ability to work independently in a high production environment with responsibility for numerous tasks/projects in various stages of completion.
4. Ability to effectively communicate (oral presentation and in writing). Strong writing skills are considered essential to the successful performance of the duties of this position.
5. Basic knowledge of organization of FNSB government and Alaska Statutes pertaining to local government.
OTHER
1. This position requires a criminal background check.JOB CONTACTS:
All levels of Borough management and staff, contractors, consultants, and other government agencies, rural residents of the Borough, local elected officials, service area commissioners, state and federal civilian and military personnel, general public, news media and community groups.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise. See basic functions and typical duties. Experiences minor problems that must be resolved using own initiative and ingenuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant, good and clean. Conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible, minor accident probability; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (1-50 lbs.).