Assistant Director of Emergency Management and - Washington, United States - Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation

Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation
Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation
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Position Title:
Assistant Director of Emergency Management and Support Services


Department:
Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation (PECF/Foundation)-Close-Wide Shared Services


Position Type:
Full-time/Exempt, 12 months


Organizational Summary:


Reports To:
Director of Security


Last Updated:
May 7, 2024


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Serves as the Foundation emergency manager with responsibility for updating, maintaining, and keeping emergency plans for the Foundation and its institutions current.
  • Establishes relationships with the PECF institutions regarding emergency management include:
  • Drafts, reviews, and updates emergency plans in coordination with institutions.
  • Coordinates, participates in and evaluates emergency drills at institutions.
  • Recommends and assists with implementation of changes to institutional emergency plans and drills.
  • Collaborates with PECF Facilities Department personnel and institutional representatives for fire safety and firerelated incidents.
  • Coordinates security and emergency management for largescale campus events.
  • Coordinates response, remediation and recovery from critical incidents and emergencies.
  • Works with the institutions to coordinate public safety technology and improvements to ensure consistency and interoperability.
  • Serves as part of the Department/PECF oncall teams and the PECF Critical Incident Planning Team.
  • Identifies, recommends, and implements programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of disasters, injuries, and impact on critical PECF infrastructure.
  • Leads and/or recommends professional development opportunities, write training manuals, and demonstrates or ensures staff are trained in the proper use of safety equipment.
  • Recommends emergency supplies and ensures they are accessible within a facility.
  • Assists PECF and institutions in planning emergency response budgets.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree preferably in emergency management, criminal justice, or related field or comparable combination of education and experience.
  • Four years of law enforcement/public safety/emergency management experience, at least two of which must be in emergency management.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with emergency management and incident command.
  • FEMA certification in Incident Command and National Incident Management Systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with use of technology including security technology and coordinating planning for and implementation of security technology.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication, organization and leadership skills.
  • AED/CPR certified or must obtain certification within 12 months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Master's degree in emergency management, criminal justice, sociology, or related field
  • Additional FEMA certifications specific to K1 5+ years of experience in law enforcement/public safety experience at least 3 of which should be in supervision and/or emergency management
  • Experience/familiarity with Symmetry, Avigilon CCTV, Alertus, VisitU/School Pass, or similar systems
  • Have a current commission from the Metropolitan Police Department to serve as a Special Police Officer or similar transferable commission from another jurisdiction, or the ability to obtain Special Police commission

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:


  • Outstanding interpersonal and writing skills
  • Outstanding organizational skills and work ethic
  • Must be familiar with DC Municipal Regulations, Title 6A, Chapter 11, as set forth by the Metropolitan Police Department, and adhere to them
  • Must be able to work well within a diverse workforce
  • Must be able to deal tactfully with a wide variety of constituencies
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be physically and mentally capable of performed required duties
  • Must be able to react quickly and calmly in adverse situations

Working Conditions:


  • Typical workdays are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work will be required as emergency or other highprofile events dictate.
  • Must be able to respond in a reasonable amount of time in case of critical emergency
  • Must be capable of standing, sitting or walking for extended periods of time
  • While work is typically indoors, must be able to work in a variety of weather and other conditions, and various interior environmental conditions. Work in the office environment is primarily behind a desk, and frequently includes the operation of a computer. The employee may move about within the facility to access file cabinets, documents, office machinery, and other equipment.
  • Must be capable of traveling around the property on foot
  • Infrequently, work may require running, bending, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, and/or moving, pushing, and pulling various objects, and operating assigned equipment including department motor vehicles.
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