Job Specification
05076
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.
CODES: LG-05076 MER 12/17/08
This job specification is for local government use only.
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