Emergency Management Specialist

Description

This position is open for current Regular Full Time Charleston County Employees Only.

Employees independently perform a variety of emergency management duties including program development, analytics, planning, training coordination, and response operations. Work involves applying professional judgment and specialized knowledge to carry out assigned projects and functions. Employees in this job series level are expected to operate with general supervision and may serve as project leads for specific programs or operational areas. Receives general supervision from the Deputy Director, and Director. While this position is expected to work in areas across the department, their primary focus will be in the area of emergency management plan development, maintenance, and implementation. Successful candidates should have a strong background in this.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $53,435 - $69,971 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

Department and Division Support:

•Leads tasks to support the department and division leadership in conducting research, reviewing policies, procedures, and developing talking points on special emergency management related issues.
•Maintain emergency contact rosters, take meeting notes, develop surveys, and other administrative items as required.
•Support working groups, steering committees, task forces, and other multijurisdictional collaboration forums.
•Leads tasks to support Tri-County emergency management initiatives and projects.

Emergency Planning:

•Leads tasks in the development and update the County’s Emergency Operations Plan, functional, and hazard specific annexes.
•Leads tasks in the development and maintenance of the County’s Emergency Shelter Plan.
•Support annual plan reviews and updates, EMAP alignment, and stakeholder engagement.
•Leads tasks in the development of all-hazard plans, Incident Action Plans (IAPs), procedures, checklists, and job aids.

Risk and Vulnerability Assessment:

•Leads tasks for the development of vulnerability and consequence assessments to identify and evaluate risks to critical infrastructure, outline mitigation strategies for both physical and cyber threats.
•Leads tasks for the development and implementation of the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Operational Readiness:

•Deploy to emergency sites to help provide critical services to the public, businesses, and visitors including emergency shelters, point of distribution (PODs), staging areas, disaster supply warehouse, disaster recovery centers, and other support centers.
•Supports the operational readiness and deployment capability of the Unified Mobile Command Unit (UMC) and other assigned field assets
•Serve as a member of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team during activations.
•Support the delivery of emergency supplies and equipment to emergency sites.
•Conduct damage assessments, post disaster canvassing, donations and volunteer management, and other emergency functions as assigned.
•Support and help maintain Emergency Management’s fleet, communications, and other specialized equipment.

Training and Exercise:
•Supports the design and coordination of training and exercise events.
•Evaluate and assess training and exercises by supporting the development of AAR/IPs.

Collaboration and Community Outreach:

•Enhance awareness and preparedness among citizens and visitors by developing and conducting preparedness presentations for vulnerable populations, neighborhood organizations, civic groups, and private and public organizations.
•Assist in developing, designing and writing articles, news releases, flyers, and newsletters to promote emergency preparedness; assist in maintaining and updating communications including, email lists, social media, website, and other external communications.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Political Science, or related field.
•Work experience in the emergency management, public safety, or related field.
•Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with EOC technology tools and mass notification systems
•The following certifications must be earned within two years of employment:
•FEMA Basic Academy
•ICS 300 and 400
•FEMA Planning Practitioner Program, pending availability
•Clean criminal background and driving record.
•Possess a valid SC driver’s license (or have the availability to obtain).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Possess a valid SC Class E driver’s license (or have the availability to obtain).
•Associate Emergency Manager, International Association of Emergency Management (IAEM)
•FEMA Professional Development Series
•Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Certificate
•FEMA ICS 300 and 400
•FEMA IS-251 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for Alerting Administrators
•FEMA Planning Practitioner Program

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

SUCCESS FACTORS:

•Ability to build and sustain strong relationships across federal, state, local, NGO, and business partners.
•Demonstrate the ability solve complex problems with imperfect information.
•Adapt to dynamic, high-pressure environments, exercise emotional intelligence by maintaining focus and clarity during day-to-day operations and emergencies.
•Communicate effectively with leadership, staff, and the public with professionalism and composure.
•Demonstrate strategic thinking by anticipating needs and identifying cascading impacts across systems before they occur.
•Uphold the County’s standards of integrity, inclusivity, and service excellence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas, and office equipment. Able to operate as needed in an unconditioned warehouse with associated hazards.
•Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers, leadership, and other stakeholders.
•Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally. Ability to traverse over uneven ground as needed.
•Able to sit or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on work assignment(s).
•Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (electronically and handwritten) in English.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

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• Charleston County Government

• 843.958.4719

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