Company

State of South CarolinaSee more

addressAddressColumbia, SC
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryManufacturing

Job description

In concert with the Regional Emergency Manager, serves as the Division's Regional AreaEmergency Coordinator for the Region 6 Operational Areas: Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper county areas to assist local emergency managers, first response personnel, and other officials in the development and sustainment of a comprehensive emergency management program that includes the concepts of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS). Assists and participates in the development, execution and evaluation of REP training and exercises at the state and county levels. Provides technical assistance to county emergency management personnel with plan enhancement, training, exercise development, evaluation and after actions reviews. Assists counties in actual conduct of capabilities assessments to identify shortfalls and plan for improvement. Trains and assists county emergency management personnel on the Palmetto emergency management software and on various recovery programs to include local damage assessment teams. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with local organizations and maintains knowledge of the operations of local and county government. Relays pertinent information to the State Regional Emergency Manager. When requested, assists county emergency managers during actual emergencies and serves as a liaison to the State Emergency Operations Center. Serves in the State Emergency Operations Center as required.A bachelor's degree and two years emergency experience at the local, state, or federal levels. Individual must possess a general knowledge of the functions of emergency management at all levels of government with emphasis on the local and state levels. Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral. Must possess a working knowledge of the National Incidents Management System (NIMS) with emphasis on the Incident Command System component. Employee will work in the Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper County areas of operation and will be required to reside in one of those counties. Changing residence outside of Region 6 after accepting the position may result in termination. Employee will be required to report to division headquarters in West Columbia when tasked and to respond on short or no notice to emergencies inside or outside the assigned area of operations to provide assistance to local officials and relay information to the division. Employee will incur overnight travel while attending conferences, training, workshops, and should be prepared to pay reimbursable expenses. May also be required to spend an extended period in a Joint Field Office during recovery operations or in an impacted area in the event of a major disaster.South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred or will seek to complete within three years.A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status.Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.Employment Type: FTE - Full-Time

Refer code: 7337285. State of South Carolina - The previous day - 2023-12-21 06:46

State of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

Share jobs with friends