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Form of workDepartment: Public Safety
Division: Emergency Management
Address: 2101 47th Terrace E Bradenton, FL 34203
Hours: 8am- 5pm typically Monday to Friday
**Flexibility will be required prior to, during, and after emergency activations**
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value Accountability, Civility, and Ethics in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
Our mission is to serve with excellence by providing services that protect the lives and property of those who live in, work in, and visit Manatee County.
The Manatee County Public Safety Department consists of six divisions each serving a special purpose or function to ensure the safety of our citizens and to preserve or enhance the quality of life in the County. The Public Safety Department works daily with citizens, elected officials and other county law enforcement and fire agencies toward these ends. The common thread among these Public Safety divisions is that they respond directly to the needs of the citizens of Manatee County, often for emergencies and sometimes for routine community services.
The Emergency Management Division is responsible for Manatee County's comprehensive Emergency Management program. The division provides disaster planning, training, and exercises for government agencies, first responders, and partner organizations.
TheEmergency Management Coordinatorprovides Manatee County Government with operational, logistical, recovery, and planning services in the field of Emergency Management. On a rotating basis, you may serve as a Duty Officer whose scope manages primary and secondary Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and may function as EOC Incident Commander during emergency activations.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.
- Comprehensive benefits package - Your Choice Manatee Health Plan
- Generous vacation/sick leave, 11 paid holidays
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
- 2 or more years of experience in Emergency Management with planning, training, or exercise design required.
- FEMA certificates in IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 completed within the past five years required.
- Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license required within 30 days of hire.
Desired
- Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS), FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS), G-300, G-400, G-191, and G-775 preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or a related field.
A comparable combination of education, training, and work experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.Employment Type: Full-Time (Salaried)
