Emergency Management Specialist

Job Description
Provides support for all emergency management activities for the Torrance County Office of Emergency Management. The responsibilities include assisting with the daily operations of the EM department and supporting the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when required. Collaborates with other emergency management personnel and local, state or federal officials to prepare for, respond to, or recover from disasters. Assists with disaster response or crisis management activities, provides preparedness training and prepares emergency plans and procedures for emergency events such as, but not limited to, fires, floods, hazmat, and weather emergencies. Job related duties require strong organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
~ Assist with coordinating and communicating with various public safety agencies, community organizations, officials, and the public; acts as a liaison with federal, state and local agencies; maintains continuous and frequent communications with fire agencies, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and emergency medical services agencies for liaison and interpretation of emergency management responses and communications.

~ Assist with developing, revising, and implementing various emergency management related plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan and Annexes, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Continuity of Operations Plan, to ensure compliance with county, state and federal requirements.

~ Ensure operational readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and associated systems and technologies (e.g., Citizen"s Notification System, WebEOC, and others.). Tests and inspects EOC equipment and notification systems for functionality and effectiveness.

~ Staff the EOC when activated and perform duties as assigned during emergencies and planned events.

~ Assist in the development, implementation, coordination, delivery and evaluation of emergency preparedness trainings and exercises for both internal and external stakeholders.

~ Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, activities, and materials designed to enhance community preparedness and build resilience.

~ Assist in maintenance of FEMA Approved Hazard Mitigation Plan.

~ Assist with annual grant applications and management, and related tasks.
~ Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure that plan reviews and actions are completed in a timely manner.

~ Provide input to the After Action Reviews (AAR) and identifies lessons learned for improvement to plans, training, exercises, and real emergency events.

~ Provides support for mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts to the EOC, Incident Commander, EOC Manager or other emergency response agencies.

~ Act as EM liaison for TCOEM to outside agencies

~ Provide administrative support for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

~ Ensures compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) by cataloging all required training certifications by countywide first responders.

~ Attends workshops and other EM educational programs to obtain current emergency response information and interact with state and regional emergency response officials.

~ Work is subject to frequent interruptions.

~ May be required to work beyond normal scheduled hours due to unforeseen emergency/disaster situations and in a stressful environment. Minimum Qualifications
~ Must have a valid New Mexico driver"s license.

~ Must have High School Diploma or GED

~ Associates Degree in Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is preferred.

~ Two years of responsible program and administrative support experience that include assisting with the administration of emergency management programs.

~ Direct experience in emergency management administration that includes intergovernmental relations and grant oversight, or emergency response.

~ NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, IS-2200 is required. (classes available online)
~ Completion of FEMA"s Professional Development Series within 6 months of hire Functional Analysis
Physical Demands - Works in a variety of weather conditions, requiring standing or sitting for long periods of time and to physically lift or move person or objects. Working Environment - Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment; however, in the event of an emergency, can be subject to exposure to possible hazards and inclement weather conditions. Field work and operation of a motor vehicle is common. Knowledge and Skills
~ Knowledge of current Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, established procedures, approved principles, practices, and organization of emergency management work.

~ Work on a team or alone and be flexible to change tasks on short notice.

~ Respond to public emergencies and/or natural disasters occurring in Torrance County and/or local municipalities to support emergency operations.

~ Perform On-Call duties when scheduled and report to work within specified timeframe and work alternate shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements, to include weekends and holidays.

~ Maintain data and related documentation pertaining to emergency response activities and prepares periodic reports when required.

~ Maintain effective relationships with local public safety officials and EM partners to determine emergency response priorities and coordinate activities.

~ Deliver effective emergency management training to public agencies, schools, and other civic organizations.

~ Develop and maintain detailed reports, data, and other documentation in an organized and accessible manner.

~ Knowledge of modern incident command procedures and methods including the National Incident Management System.

~ Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of governmental organization and management including; effective public administration, with special reference to public safety policies, personnel, and emergency management administration; and

~ Knowledge of the principles and methods of budget preparation and monitoring.

~ Knowledge of the laws and court decisions affecting public safety as it relates to emergency planning.

~ Ability to perform office assignments involving substantive operations of the department requiring an understanding of department operations and policies.

~ Ability to provide office management, program administration assistance and related services to department.

~ Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

~ Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions; stand or sit for long periods of time, and physically lift or move persons or objects.

~ Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

~ Ability to multi-task assignments. Shift between several activities or sources of information without being distracted.

~ Ability to work under pressure and exercise sound judgment during emergency or disaster conditions. Disclaimer
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. Application Special Instructions
Attach a copy of your diploma, degree, certificates, or appropriate transcripts to each application