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Join our team as an Emergency Management Coordinator II!The Emergency Management Coordinator II- Planning is responsible for prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation work in coordinating and promoting a Countywide comprehensive Emergency Management program and for organizing emergency plans for various phases of the program.Essential Job Functions
Maintains liaison to and conducts meetings with local, State, and Federal agencies and the public for the coordination of emergency procedures, preparedness measures, training and operating plans. Develops, updates, and performs periodical testing of plans that will minimize the effects of technical or natural disasters within the County. Makes periodic and special reports of activities and accomplishments.
Develops and improves plans to effect response and recovery in the post-disaster period. Administer programs to render support to the State and Federal government in their public and private assistance recovery efforts. Supports the efforts for the continuity of County government in a disaster situation. Assists in the coordination of all County, municipal, and private agencies during time of major disaster. Represents the County in matters pertaining to hazardous materials, including planning, response, and technical assistance as related to Federal, State, and local regulations. Develops operational procedures and ensures that needed personnel and equipment are obtained and effectively used within the budget appropriation. Responds and provides on-scene assistance as needed to other County, municipal, and volunteer response personnel. Prepares and delivers public speaking engagements before official and civic groups. Provides guidance, support, and supervision to Emergency Management staff as related to the performance of duties and assignments. May supervise volunteers, interns, part-time, and/or temporary grant employees. Ability to lift a minimum of up to 50 pounds. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of local, State, and Federal laws and regulations relative to organizing and maintaining an Emergency Management Program.
- Knowledge of the technical, tactical, and educational techniques involved in the development of an Emergency Management Program, including skills involving the detailed preparation of plans and operating procedures.
- Knowledge of organizational techniques.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials, civic groups, and the general public.
- Ability to conduct effective public relations programs relating to Emergency Management.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to lift a minimum of up to 50 pounds and work in environmental extremes of heat and cold. Must be available and prepared to respond to any emergency/disaster or potential emergency seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field; or Certified Law Enforcement Officer, Certified Firefighter/EMT, and two (2) years' experience in Emergency Management, with one (1) year of experience maintaining or creating Emergency Management Plans (CEMP, COOP, HSP etc.). Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) under International Association of Emergency Management (IAEM) or Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) though the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA), FEMA Level I – Professional Continuity Practitioner, L-146 HSEEP: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course, and DHS National Planner's Course certifications preferred. Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) through the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA), FEMA Level I - Professional Continuity Practitioner, L-146 HSEEP: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Training Course, and DHS National Planners Course certifications preferred. Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) under International Association of Emergency Management (IAEM) preferred.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
- Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
- 01I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
- Acknowledge
- Decline
02Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?- Yes
- No
03Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field?- No
- Yes
04Are you a Certified Law Enforcement Officer or Certified Firefighter/EMT?- Yes
- No
05Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?- GED
- High School
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
06Which best describes the years of experience you have in Emergency Management?- None
- One year but less than two
- Two years but less than three
- Three years but less than four
- Four years but less than five
- Five years but less than six
- Six years but less than seven
- Seven years but less than eight
- Eight years but less than nine
- Nine years but less than ten
- Ten or more years of experience
07Which best describes the years of experience you have in maintaining or creating Emergency Management Plans (CEMP, COOP, HSP etc.)?- None
- One year but less than two
- Two years but less than three
- Three years but less than four
- Four years but less than five
- Five years but less than six
- Six years but less than seven
- Seven years but less than eight
- Eight years but less than nine
- Nine years but less than ten
- Ten or more years of experience
08Do you have knowledge of Microsoft Office?- No
- Yes
09Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?- Yes
- No
10Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)- Yes
- No
11I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.- Acknowledged
- Declined
12Are you legally allowed to work in the United States?- Yes
- No
13Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?- Yes
- No
14Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)15How did you hear about this position?- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Magazine publication
- Pasco County
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Other
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