Emergency Management Coordinator - Cumming, United States - Forsyth County, GA

Description

Salary: $54,224.00 Annually

Location : Cumming, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 03082

Department: Emergency Management

Opening Date: 05/10/2024

Closing Date: 5/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate activities of emergency management including emergency preparedness planning, response, coordination of recovery efforts, and provide specialized support for emergency management programs, functions and activities.
Job Summary

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Review, update and implement the Local Emergency Operation Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) policies and procedures; develop, update and maintain related action plans including the Hazard Mitigation Plan; Continuity of Operations Plans (COOPS), Resource and Logistics Plan, Communications & Warning Plan, Civil Activity Response Plan, and other Operations Based Plans. Assists other agencies in developing plans and procedures which support and compliment the EOP and overall emergency response goals.
Performs as the Human Services Leader during activations, works with and assists all Human Services Organizations with planning, training, and exercised related to their mission with the Human Services Section.

Assists with the monitoring and maintenance of EMA systems including the siren system and emergency operations center systems; ensures systems are in full operating condition and in a state of readiness; performs troubleshooting on systems and identifies the need for repair and/or replacement.
Assists the Deputy Director with Inventory and Warehouse Operations.
Receives and responds to reports of emergency situations such as bomb threats and hazardous materials incidents; contacts appropriate agencies and authorities; and ensures adherence to established protocols, procedures, and operational plans.

Updates and maintains the Forsyth County "Alert Forsyth" (Everbridge) System., attends administrator training for Everbridge and provides training, support, and troubleshooting to Forsyth County Everbridge users.

Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with other department managers, state and federal agencies, emergency management representatives from other localities, school officials, and civic and business groups in order to ensure effective communications, preparedness, coordination and response to emergency situations; and provides guidance and expertise to County officials, other agencies, and businesses regarding emergency management operations.

Plans and coordinates emergency management training; prepares training lesson plans; reserves training facilities; obtains needed materials and supplies; conducts training; and evaluates results.

Coordinates and conducts school, county, and/or multi-agency emergency disaster exercises following the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation and Planning (HSEEP) guidelines to evaluate planning and preparedness; coordinates emergency management training through Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA).

Develop and Facilitates After Action Reports (AARs) and Situation Reports following planned and unplanned EOC Activations, Exercises, and Trainings.

Assist with the development, facilitation, and maintenance of The Staff Development Plan to assure all staff both internally and externally are trained for service during an Emergency or Disaster.

Serves in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), when activated, to provide guidance, assistance and support to other agencies working in the EOC.

Attend training related to emergency management as well as other areas of public safety to include but not limited to law enforcement and fire services.

Assists the EMA Director and/or Deputy Director in the planning and coordination of special events involving multiple agencies/jurisdictions.

Promotes the importance of emergency preparedness in the community; assists business, industry, school and community groups with coordinating, preparing, development, training and testing of emergency plans and procedures.

Assists in the establishment, maintenance, and activation of emergency communications and warning systems and devices to alert the public of emergency situations; monitors and tests warning units placed in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and daycare facilities; maintains records of the monitoring and testing of specific units.

As directed, serves as liaison between the County, City and state and federal agencies, surrounding localities; serves on task forces and committees as assigned; communicates with National Weather Service personnel; may represent the County at meetings and conferences.

Performs a variety of administrative tasks including maintaining files and records; prepares operational, statistical and/or activity reports; and distributes reports, records and other documents to appropriate parties.

As directed, prepares grant applications; maintains related records and reports; and submits grant reports to the EMA Director or grant authorities as applicable.

Operates a personal computer, and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines; reads professional literature; attends seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.

Assists with the Social Media Outreach Campaigns.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.

Performs general/clerical tasks, answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

Performs miscellaneous duties including maintaining cleanliness of assigned office and department vehicle, assisting with minor vehicle repair and maintenance, and general housekeeping.

Required to be on-call, and/or work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as deemed necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree or equivalent; supplemented by one (2) years of emergency management experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License. Certification as GA-CEM (Georgia Certified Emergency Manager) preferred.

BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:

0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year hours per pay period
Years - 25 days per year hours per pay period
15+Years - 30 days per year hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.

Years One through Five
Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.

Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.

After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.

01

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed:

• No High School Diploma or G.E.D
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Technical School Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• PHD

02

Do you have at least (2) years of emergency management experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question