DEPUTY MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
 
 DEFINITION

 Under direction of the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator,
 plans, organizes, and conducts varied emergency management operations
 within the municipality, and coordinates activities of the municipal
 emergency management staff; does other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The 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:

 Plans, organizes, and develops emergency management programs and
 procedures within the municipality.

 Establishes and maintains the municipal emergency operations center on
 a continual basis.

 Directs and integrates the practice exercises of the municipality with
 that of county and state emergency management organizations.

 Confers with county and state officials on the development and
 implementation of mutual aid programs.

 Plans and develops a comprehensive training program for municipal
 staff personnel in accord with federal and state criteria.

 Recruits and selects volunteer personnel.

 Determines financial requirements for the continued operation of the
 municipal emergency management organization, and prepares the
 organization=s annual budget and other financial statements.

 Reviews and analyzes directives and instructions issued by municipal
 staff personnel to ensure conformity with policies and procedures set
 forth by the Municipal Emergency Management Director, and by county,
 state, and federal officials.

 Arranges for purchase of equipment and supplies and for storage,
 inventory, and safeguarding of such property.

 When a state of emergency has been declared, works with the Municipal
 Emergency Management Coordinator who alerts, mobilizes, coordinates,
 and directs activities of the municipal emergency management units
 with those of other local agencies and the county organization so as
 to implement emergency management operations.

 Prepares periodic reports of municipal 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 needed records and files.

 Provides definitive information concerning emergency management
 programs and policies.

 Prepares statistical and other reports.

 With the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for
 program administration and program development encompassing the four
 phases of emergency management - mitigation, preparedness, response,
 and recovery.

 Ensures that the Municipal Office of Emergency Management is available
 on a 24-hour basis.

 Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Municipal Office of
 Emergency Management.

 Ensures that the municipality 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 Municipal Emergency Operations Plan, and
 providing the NJ Office of Emergency Management with quarterly program
 status reports, if applicable.

 Prepares, submits, and justifies the annual municipal emergency
 management budget.

 Secures county, state, and federal technical and financial assistance
 available through the County Office of Emergency Management.

 Coordinates with other municipal agencies, departments, and bureaus
 their emergency management responsibilities.

 Implements policies and procedures regarding emergency management.

 Recruits, organizes, coordinates, and trains staff to administer the
 following emergency management functions and programs: alerting and
 warning; communications; damage assessment; emergency operating
 center; emergency public information; evacuation; fire and rescue;
 hazardous materials; health and medical; in-place shelter; law
 enforcement; public works; radiological protection; reception and
 care; resource management; and social services.

 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:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Two (2) years of experience in the planning, development, and
 administration of emergency response activities such as those provided
 by police or fire, or 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 the theory and practice of organization, planning,
 management control, and supervision.

 Knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of county and local
 governments.

 Knowledge of the objectives of federal, state, and local emergency
 management programs.

 Knowledge of municipal, county, state, and federal laws and plans
 relating to emergency management activities.

 Knowledge of the disaster resources capability of each element of
 municipal 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
 situation.

 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.

 Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate, and informative reports
 containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

 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, or 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG - 05077               RKR/hw                     7/21/97

 This job specification is for local government use only.