Provides customer service, public outreach, and support relating to disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation activities.

Research of potential programs for the office in preparedness and planning.

Support the Persons with Special Need (PSN) program and database management

Research policies and procedures for hospital, healthcare, assisted living facility and nursing home plans.

Development of special event activities to build "culture of preparedness" in the County.

Write and facilitate exercises using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) criteria. Create after action reports for exercises.

Shelter management plans review and consolidation.

Assist emergency management personnel in responding to emergencies and disasters throughout the County.

Participate in drills throughout Seminole County and the region to build knowledge in emergency management.

Assist the Office of Emergency Management with building relationship between private and public partnerships. Integration of faith-based and non-profit organizations into emergency management response and recovery plans.

Conduct research and technical investigation for mitigation funding to include the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program, Repetitive Flood Claims Program, Floodplain Mitigation Grant Program, Hazard Analysis Grant, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Wind Retrofit Grant, and Shelter Retrofit Grant.

Supports strategic plan for the Division of Emergency Management.

Additional Duties:
Performs other related work as required.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Must be enrolled, or graduated in less than one year, from a higher education organization (university, college, or technical institute).

Must be proficient in Business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic, along with modern office practices and procedures, including record keeping methods.
Must be able to compose effective and accurate correspondence.
Must possess the ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers and at all levels of the organization.
Must be skilled in written and verbal communication.
Must be proficient with personal computer and general office equipment such as fax, copier, 10 key calculator, and printers.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and other related software is required.
Persons with experience in SharePoint are preferred.
All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
Department Specific trainings per position may be required.