Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Announcement # 2024-022

Closing Date : July 31, 2024

Salary Range : $5,510-6,820, per month

The EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR position is full-time, Civil Service and Union represented.

Columbia County is looking for an experienced emergency management coordinator to work with the Emergency Management Director to engage and support multiple constituents within and outside the county.

The Columbia County Department of Emergency Management works to provide an effective county-wide emergency management program that prepares for whole community preparedness and builds resiliency in Columbia County. Our focus is preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from human-caused or natural disasters and emergencies.

DUTIES : The Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) assists the Director of Emergency Management/Emergency Manager (EM) with the general operation and function of the department as well as the County Emergency Operation Center (EOC). The EMC will serve as liaison between the EM and other Emergency Management stakeholders and county departments involved in emergency management and the EOC. The EMC provides administrative services to the Homeland Security Emergency Management Commission (HSEMC) such as meeting organization, minutes taking, records retention, and new member recruitment. The EMC will staff the EOC during disasters which may occur 24/7/365. The EMC will develop and present education and training programs for stakeholders, first responders, and staff. The EMC will develop, coordinate, and execute tabletop, functional, and full-scale county and regional exercises. The EMC will assist stakeholders in developing and maintaining multi-hazard emergency response plans tailored to their need. The EMC will write plans, papers, and reports as needed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE : Equivalent to a four-year degree in emergency management, public administration, public policy, urban planning, political science, or related field. Three years' experience in emergency management and/or the emergency response field, preferably within the public sector. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the above requirements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Experience with grant writing and public speaking preferable. Certificate in adult and/or childhood methods of instruction is helpful. Experience working with and coordinating volunteers. Team player willing to work collaboratively toward shared goals and be open to diverse ideas and perspectives. Receive constructive feedback in a positive manner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the county's liability policy. Must be able to obtain FEMA: Professional Development Series certifications within the first year of employment. Must be able to obtain FEMA independent study courses IS100, IS700, and IS800 within six months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY : Knowledge of emergency management principles and practices. Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations concerning emergency management. Knowledge of grant writing and project management.

Skill in various software programs and Microsoft Office products. Skill in organization and project management.

Ability to:

• Organize, prioritize, and produce an accurate work product and meet deadlines.
• Express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Use sound judgment.
• Adapt to change or new situations and openly acknowledge and work through conflict. Accept responsibility and be able to work well with ambiguity.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Act in such a manner as to maintain the confidentiality of the records and issues and other matters that may be encountered.
• Develop and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, county officials, and the general public.
• Ability to accept responsibility and be able to work effectively with generalized direction.
• Facilitate operations in the EOC and provide leadership to Incident Command regarding response and recovery missions.
• Meet deadlines and work independently in cooperation with agency, community, and industry representatives.

Join our team - Columbia County online application must be completed - Apply today!

All successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening prior to hire.

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