EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNER I

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.   

Hiring range for this position is $52,852.80 - $63,169.60. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 19.

Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an optional 10-hour workday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

General Definition of Work:                                                                                                                

Performs intermediate skilled technical work in developing emergency operations, planning and recovery efforts.   Communicates with internal and external stakeholders to assess hazards review response plans and assists with organizing emergency response exercises and training as requested. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Director.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Interacting with external organizations to coordinate emergency response plans and disseminate critical information to relevant parties; developing relationships with local agencies and organization to coordinate planning and response; assessing potential hazards and risks and assists in the preparation of emergency management plans to minimize human injuries and property damage; utilizing various software applications   to present information to stakeholders; managing internal databases to support response planning and implementation.  

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Maintains and coordinates office operations and coverage for the Emergency Management and Fire Services office.
• Receives, routes and responds accordingly to routine complaints, inquiries and correspondence from the general public.
• Participates in various emergency management related trainings, exercises, deployments and emergency/ non-emergency responses.
• Maintains, tracks and manages a variety of department tasks, programs, and projects including mail, grant applications, educational materials, correspondence and brochures/fliers/documents.
• Performs or assists in the development of the County’s emergency-based plans including but not limited to Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Hazard Mitigation Plan, Disaster Debris Management Plan, Commodity Distribution Plan, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Operations Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) and emergency plans.  
• Conducts research, prepares and creates emergency management-based grant applications.  
• Annually reviews and makes technical corrections to facility plans from educational institutions, licensed care facilities, chemical facilities and large public/private venues.
• Develops local threat and hazard analysis and participates in regional and state assessments.
• Assists various local stakeholders with planning and exercise development and emergency preparedness initiatives.  
• Gathers, selects, compiles, and analyzes data pertaining to characteristics of the area.
• Attends meetings of commissions, boards, and committees related to emergency planning issues.
• Attends regional preparedness planning meetings and workshops.
• Serves as staff support for Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
• Manages the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Tier II reporting database requiring facilities that use or store a hazardous chemical above a threshold quantity to submit annually their chemical inventory information for emergency responder situational awareness.
• Manages the access and functional needs population database/registry.
• Provides public education on emergency preparedness and related matters to public stakeholder groups.
• Assists with the development and delivery of tabletop and full-scale functional exercises.
• Reports to the Emergency Operating Center (EOC) during times of emergency and assists with planning and support functions.  
• Manages third party contracts and operations of county false alarm reduction program.
• Performs various administrative, general office management related tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency planning and response and radiological planning and response; general knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations concerning emergency management activities and hazardous material response; ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports and procedures; ability to prepare and present technical information clearly and in an interesting manner to lay groups and the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.  

Education and Experience:

Requires graduation from an appropriately accredited two or four-year college or university with a major in emergency management, emergency services, public administration, planning or a related field.  An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.  

Special Requirements:

Position is subject to the State Personnel Act.  Possession of the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications:  IS100 c, IS-200 c, IS-700 b, IS-703 b and IS-800 d or ability to obtain within 6 months. Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the state of North Carolina.

Physical Requirements:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires standing, walking, pulling, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; typically, the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions, however during the time of an emergency this person will be required to be at work.