POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement training programs to educate the public, emergency responders, government officials, and businesses on emergency preparedness.
• Identify and assess risks for potential emergencies and disasters, and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
• Manage emergency communication systems and disseminate critical information to the media, public, and emergency responders.
• Develop, maintain and implement emergency plans and procedures to protect people and property from natural and man-made disasters.
• Coordinate with local and state agencies, provide training for staff, and ensure that emergency equipment and supplies are available.
• Oversee emergency response teams, plan evacuation procedures, search and rescue operations, and provision of relief efforts.
• Collaborate with other emergency departments, such as the police and fire department, to ensure they all have coordinated disaster management plans.
• Oversees wildfire suppression and prevention, emergency medical services, community education and engagement, emergency preparedness activities, emergency planning and coordination with Tribal Planner and other departments, and volunteer programs.
• Coordinates other emergency services agencies, City, County, State & Federal agencies and is acting Chief for Tribal Fire Services until one is appointed.

• Manages all grants in the department.
• Oversees duties performed by PHEP Coordinator, Tribal Resiliency Coordinator, Transit Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and Resiliency Interns.
• Coordinates with outside Emergency Services agencies to include Law Enforcement, Fire, 911 and EMS.
• Sits on several boards including 911 Committee, Harney County LEPC, Grant/Harney Fire Board for CWPP

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of experience working in the Emergency Management field with Project Scoping, Planning and Management
• National or State EM Qualifications (NQS) in at least one field.
• Develop and implement emergency plans and procedures to protect people and property from natural and man-made disasters.
• Coordinate with local and state agencies, provide training for staff, and ensure that emergency equipment and supplies are available.
• Oversee emergency response teams, plan evacuation procedures, search and rescue operations, and provision of relief efforts.
• Collaborate with other emergency departments, such as the police and fire department, to ensure they all have coordinated disaster management plans.
• Ability to clearly communicate, expressing requirements and expectations to a wide range of individuals.
• Five years of administrative experience including records management, budget management and administration of federal grants & contracts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail in evaluating the completion of various phases of a project
• Analytical skills to monitor progress of an undertaking and identify areas needing adjustment or improvement
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential
• Willingness to manage multiple tasks at once and adhere to guidelines, budgets, and deadlines
• Basic computer skills, especially email, spreadsheets, and presentation creation software including PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Project and Canva.
• Cooperative and communicative attitude with executive staff, managers, and employees
• Valid Oregon State Driver’s License, dependable vehicle and valid insurance
• Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Successful Candidate must: