Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Emergency Management Program Coordinator

The City of Palm Bay is seeking an Emergency Management Program Coordinator. This position is full-time and offers a salary of $59,326.00 annually. The job is located in Palm Bay, FL.

Minimum Training & Experience :

An associate degree in Business or Public Administration, Planning, Communications, Public Safety, Emergency Management or a field closely related to Emergency Management plus two (2) years of professional planning work or two years public safety-related work. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

Certification from the International Emergency Management Association (IAEM) as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) as a Florida Certified Emergency Manager (FCEM) is preferred.

Special Requirements :

• Must successfully complete, obtain, and maintain a current American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Must successfully complete, obtain, maintain a current American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Instructor certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certificates.
• Must obtain ICS 300 and 400 within six (6) months of hire.
• Must successfully complete State of Florida Fire Service Course Delivery class within one (1) year of employment.
• Must obtain FEMA Professional Development Series certificate within six (6) months of hire.
• Must obtain FEMA Advanced Professional Series certificate within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Must obtain CERT Train the Trainer certification within twelve (12) months of hire, as required.
• CERT Program Manager certification is preferred.

Emergency Declaration Status :

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and / or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee's Department Director will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

General Statement of Job :

Under general supervision, performs skilled professional work developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing the City's Emergency Management Program, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). Coordinates and acts as liaison for the City's disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts; coordinates disaster training, disaster exercises, and public awareness programs; and performs related duties as assigned. Reports to an Assistant Fire Chief.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities :

Assists in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of the City's Emergency Management Program, the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and related plans and procedures. Assists in the development of equipment and supply specifications for the Emergency Operations Center. Oversees the annual inventory of City resources, equipment and material that would be available in an emergency.

Conducts research and coordinates input from various sources, assembling necessary plans and documents for emergency management planning. Participates in the performance of hazard analysis and monitors actual / threatening emergency situations. Maintains complete files and current information on emergency management issues and provides information to City departments as required.

Acts as a liaison with other municipalities, county, state, federal and other emergency management organizations. Coordinates damage assessments and other post disaster functions.

Reports to and assists in coordinating activities in the 24-hour City Emergency Operations Center during an emergency. Often serves in an "on-call" capacity, and carries a city issued cell phone at all times (24 / 7). Ensures operational readiness and functionality of all equipment and programs for the City's Emergency Operations Center and coordinates all operational activities leading to the activation of the City's Emergency Operations Center.

Assists in design, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of disaster drills and exercises and coordinates improvements. Assists in assuring compliance with the State Emergency Response Plan (SERP), National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Response Plan (NRP) and Incident Command Structure (ICS).

Provides various training programs to the citizens and employees of Palm Bay as related to all aspects of Emergency Management. May appear before civic, community, school and other interested groups and make presentations on topics of Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) capabilities and CPR / Basic First Aid. Coordinates the City's role with County Emergency Management.

Attends training and maintains certifications as required. Conducts training and public information presentations for city employees and general population as required.

Cleans and performs minor maintenance on department buildings. Performs other work as required.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

This position is General Non-Exempt and is covered under Personnel Policies and the Administrative Code.

Health Insurance : Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN, and OAP through Cigna. Dental Insurance : Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High / Low plans. Vision Insurance : Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses. Life Insurance : The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of one time their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000. Dependent / Spouse Life Insurance : The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent / spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost. Short Term Disability : Coverage pays 66 2 / 3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks. Long Term Disability : Coverage pays 66 2 / 3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan : City contributes a base of 3%. Employees may contribute up to 6% and the City will match the employees contribution. Holidays : 10 holidays and 1 birthday holiday. Paid Leave : Accrue 96 hours of vacation and sick leave per year. Accrued vacation hours increase after 10 years of service.