Class Code: 05102
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COORDINATOR
NATURE OF WORK
This
is complex technical and administrative work assisting in the planning,
coordination and administration of the countywide emergency management
program. The incumbent is responsible
for performing diversified administrative work in order to assist the Director
of the Broward Emergency Management Division (BEMD) in the execution of the
Broward County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
Work
involves planning, coordinating, and implementing a specific section(s) or
function(s) of the emergency management program as prescribed by the Division
Director. Examples of such sections or
functions include, but are not limited to, the following areas: hazard
mitigation, terrorism, radiological emergency preparedness (REP), hazardous
materials, evacuation, resource management, mass care, damage assessment,
readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), exercises, and the
coordination of public safety, infrastructure, or human service assets and
services. Work is performed in
accordance with the CEMP, established policies and procedures, and involves the
use of independent judgment, initiative, and diplomacy in dealing with
individuals, businesses, government, military organizations, and various
community groups.
Work
involves serving as a liaison with municipal, county, state, federal and
community agencies. Work requires familiarity with the subject matter of the
project, but full technical knowledge is not essential as specialists in the
various aspects of the operations in Broward Emergency Management Division are
utilized as necessary. Employees in this
class are expected to coordinate and manage operations with considerable
independence, although all major decisions are referred to an administrative
superior for advice and direction. Supervision is received through conferences
with an administrative superior and by adherence to established policies and
procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and program
achievements.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Advise and assist the Division
Director on all operational and technical matters related to the emergency
management program section(s) or function(s) assigned.
Assists municipal, county, and state
partners with planning, training, and operational outreach relating to the
implementation of assigned emergency management programs.
Maintain operational readiness of the BEMD
and EOC; plans, coordinates, trains, and
exercises groups and individuals that function within the coordinator’s
assigned section(s) or function(s) of the emergency management program so as to
assure that the groups or individuals respond as planned; develops, maintains,
trains and exercises the requisite standard operating procedures (SOP),
checklists and job aids.
Assists in the preparation of project
applications for federal and state funds to provide expansion of facilities and
services; researches the feasibility of expanded activities and submit reports
to administrative superiors.
Assists in the emergency activation
functions of the EOC to assure the operational readiness and effective
performance.
Functions as the Duty Officer, the
24-hour emergency point of contact for the BEMD; provides appropriate referral
or information to inquirers and responds appropriately to those situations
requiring further intervention by the BEMD and/or EOC.
Develops and delivers emergency
management and disaster preparedness education to a variety of audiences.
Assumes project
responsibility for administering the activities and operational scope of
contracts and grant programs; devises project procedures and schedules;
prepares project/progress reports and related data.
Receives, stores,
maintains, and utilizes written materials and equipment necessary for emergency
planning, preparedness, response, and recovery to disaster situations.
Provides assistance
to an administrative superior in specially assigned areas of operation and
assists and advises on matters pertaining to programs or projects assigned.
Facilitates the accomplishment of work
through providing, obtaining and coordinating a variety of services.
Conducts special studies/assessments
in conjunction with a project; analyzes data and makes recommendations based
upon findings.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
AND SKILLS
Knowledge of emergency management and
public safety principles, procedures, practices and regulations.
Knowledge of state, federal and local
laws, ordinances, and regulations dealing with public safety, emergency
management, and homeland security.
Knowledge of the Incident Command
System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Knowledge of research techniques,
sources and availability of information.
Knowledge of the practices in the
fields of local government personnel management, organization, administration,
budgeting, and accounting.
Knowledge of personal computers and
effective procedures for their use.
Ability to express ideas effectively,
both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare accurate, detailed
operating and program proposals, and informative materials.
Ability to interact effectively in
large or small groups as well as with a wide range of individuals in a diverse
environment.
Ability to work independently, in a
self-directed manner, or as a team member.
Ability to serve the public and fellow
employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit
of Broward County’s Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public,
co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status,
disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
AND TRAINING
Graduation
from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in
public or business administration or field related to emergency
management; two (2) years experience in
a staff or administrative capacity appropriate to emergency management planning
and/or operating; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and
experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Possession
of a valid Florida driver’s license.
Proof
of completion of the following incident command courses must be submitted
within six (6) months of hire:
FEMA IS-100:
Introduction to Incident Command System
FEMA IS-200:
Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
FEMA ICS-300:
Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents
FEMA
ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command & General
Staff/Complex Incidents
FEMA IS-700:
National Incident Management System (NIMS) – An Introduction
FEMA IS-800:
National Response Framework - An Introduction
Note:
may be required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining
Unit: Government
Supervisors Association – Professional Unit
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Code of
Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec.
Estab./Revised: E 08/2004
R 02/2009