Job Summary:
Directs and coordinates the response to large scale emergencies and disasters that occur in the county including natural, technological, nuclear, domestic, homeland securities, and counter-terrorism incidents. Develops, implements, and communicates plans for mitigation activities, special events, and emergencies. Ensures that all key elected and appointed officials are notified of an emergency situation as per PA 390 of 1976. Updates emergency response plans and provides training and specialized emergency workers and volunteers.
Wage Range: $61,048.00 - $85,363.20 salaried with excellent benefits.
Benefits of working at Allegan County:
13 paid holidays
Educational Assistance
Yearly wage increases
Onsite 24-hour Fitness Centers
Employee Assistance Program
And more (https://www.allegancounty.org/departments/human-resources/benefits-information)
Responsibilities and Duties:
Develop and maintain plans for preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery of County emergencies and disasters.
Develop and coordinate drills and exercises for government officials, public employees, public safety personnel, and volunteers related to disaster response, preparedness, and recovery efforts.
Maintain the Emergency Operations Center and office staff by conducting inspections, inventory, operational readiness of Emergency Operations Center equipment and resources, monitors for potential threats, analyzing situations, and evaluating staff and volunteers on a consistent basis.
Make presentations to schools, service groups, civic groups, governmental departments, and care facilities to raise awareness of emergency management and advise on the best tornado shelter and other emergency procedures.
Coordinates the County's planning effort for the All-Hazard Mitigation Program, the updating of such plans, security issues, and the distribution of those plans.
Must be available to respond to emergency calls 24-hours a day, 7 days per week. When not available, is responsible for securing a replacement and notification of the change accordingly.
Coordinates the deployment of resources, manages volunteer operations and personnel assigned to perform emergency services, and homeland security operations under threatening conditions such as chemical emergencies, severe weather, and search and rescue operations.
Training of staff and volunteers for the National Incident Management System, communication interoperability, severe weather, effects of radiation, hazardous materials, hostile action, and terrorism.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice or related field.
Four (4) years of experience coordinating emergency planning, public policy, and resource management or distribution.
Possess a Professional Emergency Management (PEM) Designation or be able to obtain the PEM Designation within two (2) years of appointment.
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