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Emergency Management Technician 

Category Emergency Management  
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Director, the employee is assigned duties in administrative and operational work developing, coordinating, and implementing plans, programs, and systems for all emergency management mission areas including prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTONS:

  1. Assists in the coordination of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities with local, state, and federal agencies.
  2. Performs office administrative tasks to include file management, answering telephones, requesting purchase orders, processing payments, and processing mail.
  3. Assists with the application of federal and state grant awards, monitors scope of work activities, and assists with grant administration. Maintains grant records.
  4. Assists in the development, implementation, or coordination of emergency management plans and procedures.
  5. Inventories, inspects and tests response equipment such as radios, supplies, vehicles, computers, and facility systems, as assigned
  6. Coordinates the county's Special Needs Program with the Department of Health and other partners; maintains the Special needs registry; provide emergency planning assistance with other disability service providers.
  7. Develops and promotes public education materials; provides public presentations to varying audiences
  8. Generates various complex and specialized correspondence, memorandums, agendas, reports, forms, and manuals
  9. Participates in various working groups and planning committees
  10. Conducts emergency management training for local responders
  11. Assists in emergency management exercises and drills
  12. In case of emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.), position is required to respond/perform recovery duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
  13. Employees hired on or after February 1, 2016, must be a tobacco-free person, both on and off the job, for at least 1 year immediately preceding application and maintain same tobacco-free status throughout the term of employment.
  14. Regular attendance.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.]

 
Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Chapter 252, Florida Statute, and other state and federal laws and regulations relating to emergency management
• Knowledge of administrative support functions, e.g., records management, report processing, and finance administration
• Skill in interpersonal communications with ability to communicate verbally, in writing. Must be able to conduct presentations and platform instruction.
• Skill in the use of computers and ability to access, operate, and maintain various software applications, as well as, operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to work in a dynamically changing environment supporting team members in the coordination of disaster management activities
• Ability to operate communications equipment, generators, outdoor lighting, audio/visual systems, and other field response equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with other agencies, personnel, co-workers, and public
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions quickly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in emergency management, business or public administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years experience in emergency management, public safety, or public administration

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver's License and driving record acceptable to insurance provider.
• FEMA Professional Development Series within 12 months of employment
• Florida Associate Emergency Manager (FAEM) Certification or Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) Certification within one (1) year

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable vision (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Ability to sit or stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs alone; up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS:

• Routinely works normal office hours, but must be prepared to work flexible hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) or overtime when required due to emergencies.
• Occasionally works impacted areas during emergency situations
• Perform duties under varying, and possible extreme, weather conditions
• Requires some local travel to perform assessments or attend meetings
• May be required to attend out-of-town seminars/training of overnight or longer duration.
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Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

FLSA Non-Exempt Status

Revised 10/01/18
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Salary Range Salary Range $17.00 - $24.29. Commensurate with experience and licenses. Benefits package.  
Closing Date January 23, 2019, Midnight.  
Position Emergency Management Technician  
Division Emergency Management  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Open Date 1/9/2019  
Location Emergency Management  
Flyer None Specified 


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