DEPUTY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
DEFINITION
Assists the County Emergency Management Coordinator in the development, coordination, and activation of a countywide mutual aid and emergency management plans and in the activation of county emergency management facilities and services; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
May plan, organize, and direct emergency management operations within the county.
May coordinate activities of local governments within the county and provide them with guidance and advice in developing emergency management plans and programs.
May coordinate activities of the county emergency management staff.
Provides definitive information concerning emergency management programs and policies.
Prepares statistical and other reports.
May plan, organize, and develop emergency management plans, programs, and procedures on the county level.
Conducts studies and recommends to the County Emergency Management Coordinator needed changes in existing organization and operations.
May establish and maintain the County Control Center on a continual basis.
May develop a practice operation program on the county level and coordinate practice operations of various municipalities with that of the county and state emergency management organizations.
Confers with municipal and state officials on the development and implementation of mutual aid programs.
Assists municipal officials in planning and organizing emergency management programs and in establishing and developing emergency units.
Provides advice and guidance to municipal officials on emergency management programs and policies.
May review municipal emergency management plans for conformity with county and state programs.
May integrate municipal emergency management plans into a well coordinated and organized system of emergency management for the entire county.
May coordinate the utilization of municipal resources to ensure their effective use.
May plan and develop a comprehensive training program for county emergency management personnel.
May recruit and select volunteer personnel.
May review municipal training programs for conformity with state and federal criteria.
When a state of emergency has been declared, assists the County Emergency Management Coordinator in alerting, mobilizing, coordinating, and directing activities of the county and municipal emergency management organizations.
May process requests for assistance from municipalities within the county and dispatch aid to the points of greatest need.
May determine financial requirements for continued operation of the County Emergency Management Organization, and prepare the organization;s annual budget and other financial statements.
Reviews and analyzes directives and instructions issued by county staff personnel to ensure conformity with policies and procedures set forth by the County Emergency Management Coordinator and state and federal officials.
Arranges for purchase of equipment and supplies and for proper storage, inventory, and safeguarding of such property.
Prepares periodic reports of county operational and organizational programs.
Attends meetings and gives talks before various civic, fraternal, educational, religious, and other groups on the objectives, programs, and significance of emergency management activities.
Establishes and maintains essential records and files.
Assists the County Emergency Management Coordinator in emergency management program administration and program development encompassing the four phases of emergency management which are mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
May ensure that the County Office of Emergency Management is available on a 24 hour basis.
May supervise day-to-day operations of the County Office of Emergency Management.
May ensure that the county meets all requirements for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Assistance Program including meeting goals agreed to in the annual work plan, maintaining a currently approved County Emergency Operations Plan, and providing the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management with quarterly program status reports.
May prepare, submit, and justify the annual emergency management budget.
May secure technical and financial assistance available through other state and federal programs.
May coordinate with other county agencies, departments, and bureaus their emergency management responsibilities.
May implement policies, procedures, and state directives regarding emergency management.
May recruit, organize, coordinate, and train a staff to administer emergency management functions and programs.
May develop an Emergency Operating Center as a site from which key officials can direct and control operations during an emergency. May develop training programs for emergency response personnel.
May develop exercise programs to test response capabilities.
May establish mutual aid or cooperative assistance agreements to provide needed services, equipment, or other resources in the event of an emergency to other government entities.
May facilitate the formulation of Municipal Emergency Management Councils.
May develop countywide mutual aid agreements.
May maintain close liaison with county and municipal government officials to ensure their understanding and support of emergency management activities.
May schedule training courses at the county level and encourage staff members and municipal coordinators to take advantage of courses offered at state and federal levels.
May establish an emergency public information system and develop a public education program.
May maintain and restore channels of communication to the public.
May keep residents advised of the situation regarding movement from shelters back to homes, road closings, feeding evacuees, providing temporary housing, welfare, and unemployment assistance, and location of Disaster Assistance Centers, and so forth.
May coordinate, plan, develop, and maintain an adequate emergency communications systems.
May establish a system to alert key public officials and warn the public of an impending or continuing emergency or disaster.
May coordinate, plan, develop, and maintain an adequate all- hazard emergency warning system which also addresses needs of special groups such as hearing and mobility-impaired, non-English speaking, and others.
May coordinate and plan emergency management activities with law enforcement officials for the purposes of maintaining law and order, saving lives, and protecting property during emergencies.
May coordinate and plan emergency management activities with fire services for the purpose of saving lives and protecting property primarily during fire emergencies.
May coordinate and plan emergency management activities with emergency medical service providers in order to address the immediate needs of casualties during emergencies.
May coordinate and plan emergency management activities with public health providers for the purpose of protecting public health during emergencies and mass care situations.
May coordinate and plan emergency management activities with public works providers for the purpose of maintaining services during emergencies.
May identify resource deficiencies and work with appropriate officials on measures to correct them.
May coordinate, plan, and develop a shelter system.
May coordinate the evaluation and identification of shelters for hazards specific to the jurisdiction. May coordinate, plan, and develop countywide evacuation with municipal emergency personnel and adjacent County Emergency Management Offices.
May coordinate and plan emergency management activities with emergency social service providers.
May establish and maintain a shelter, reception, and care system.
May coordinate emergency management activities with industry to develop industrial emergency plans and capabilities in support of local government plans.
May coordinate municipal construction inventory programs.
May conduct an inventory of human resources and material resources from government and private sector sources that would be available in an emergency.
May identify resource deficiencies and work with appropriate officials on measures to correct them.
May coordinate, plan, and develop a hazardous materials protection program with municipalities and industries.
In conjunction with municipal coordinators and industry representatives, may identify potential hazardous materials sites and analyze effects of hazards that threaten the jurisdiction.
Works with municipal coordinators, industry representatives, and officials in developing a hazard mitigation program to eliminate or reduce potential hazards.
May coordinate, plan, and develop radiological protection programs with municipalities and industries.
May supervise the development and maintenance of a county and municipal radiological system.
May coordinate, plan, and develop a county and municipal damage assessment program.
May develop a method for consolidation of county and municipal damage assessment reports.
May coordinate with government officials the assessment of damage to public and private property.
May maintain records of damage assessment reports and documentation of damages including photographs and sketches.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree.
NOTE: Applicants who do not posses the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated below on a year-for-year basis with 30 (thirty) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in the planning, development, and administration of emergency response activities such as those provided by police, fire, rescue, medical, or emergency management units either in the public or private sector or in the military service.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of theory and practice of organization, planning, management control, and supervision.
Knowledge of functions and interrelationships of county and local governments.
Knowledge of objectives of federal, state, and local emergency management programs.
Knowledge of all municipal, county, state, and federal laws and plans relating to emergency management activities.
Knowledge of disaster resources capability of each element of county government.
Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with public officials and administrators.
Ability to evaluate programs and procedures.
Ability to mobilize individuals and resources during emergency situations.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate activities of diversified units.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and in making determinations.
Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods, and to prepare clear, concise, accurate, and informative reports.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
