Emergency management specialist Jobs in USA

Coordinate and manage the City's emergency preparedness program working with first responders and department directors during natural or man-made emergencies and disasters; maintain and oversee administration of the City's Emergency Management Plan; develop community wide warning systems educate and inform the public regarding community preparedness; represent the City on regional and state emergency management issues; maintain assigned grants; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Monitor and assist in ensuring the City is appropriately prepared to respond to and manage public safety related incidents including but not limited to fires, floods, severe weather, civil disturbances, terrorism, hazardous materials spills, and medical emergencies.
• Coordinate all aspects of the City's emergency management functions including emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and volunteer coordination.
• Administer the City's Emergency Management Plan to include coordination and updating the plan as needed.
• Participate in applying for and maintaining emergency management grants.
• Develop and maintain community warning tools, notification systems and policies, procedures and training programs for the effective and efficient dissemination of emergency information.
• Educate the public regarding personal preparedness in relation to environmental and man-made hazards; provide citizens weather warning information and emergency warning notifications.
• Oversee and ensure the proper implementation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) response activities in the event of a public emergency, disaster, or catastrophe.
• Ensure readiness and proper operation of the City's Community Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT).
• Ensure the City's compliance with Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency management, or public administration.
• Four (4) years of comprehensive and responsible emergency management or disaster response experience.
• A valid Texas Driver's License (or the ability to obtain upon hire).
• National Incident Management certificates including IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, and IS 800 are required. Additional certifications preferred.