Emergency Management Liaison Officer EMLO

The OEM mission in a 24/7/365 commitment. Mitigating Preparing Responding and Recovering for planned and unplanned events requires aroundtheclock dedication. The Emergency Management Liaison Officers (EMLO) role is to fill the OEM mission on behalf of OEM subject matter experts and to ensure that OEM is meeting the enduring needs of our partners. Specifically the candidate will work with many different entities from governmental and nongovernmental organizations. The lines of effort will focus on six main areas: 

• Provide essential staffing to the Regional Integration Center to maintain staffing minimums and support 24/7 emergency management activities in a remote capacity. 

• Provide onscene and remote response to emergency incidents and planned events representing OEM and coordinating response agencies 

• Conduct shortterm recovery activities including coordination of critical lifeline restoration and individual and public assistance activities after disasters 

• Assist in OEMs Logistics mission including support of OEM vehicle maintenance transport of equipment to events and assistance at OEMs warehouse 

• Conduct preparedness activities including leading public engagement events conducting planning efforts and performing readiness activities such as trainings and exercises 

• Fulfill administrative functions of the EMLO program 

Candidates should possess a strong desire to work in a teamoriented fast paced flexible professional public safety environment and a willingness to serve the public in the sixth largest city in the nation. The ideal candidate has exceptionally strong leadership and negotiation skills is selfmotivated inquisitive adept at working with diverse groups in stressful situations and has a proven track record of effectively operating under emergency circumstances. Work will require a rotating schedule to include nights weekends and holidays and will at times be conducted in the field as the sole OEM representative or in a group setting. 

Essential Functions 

Under the administrative direction of the Operational Coordination Program Manager Emergency Management Liaison Officer Group Leader and the Response Executive the Emergency Management Liaison Officer is responsible for a range of activities including the following: 

• Perform functions of the Regional Integration Center Coordinator to maintain staffing levels and support operations within the Regional Integration Center. 

• Perform functionality checks and supply replenishment to ensure readiness of facilities vehicles and equipment 

• Perform field observation duties for various planned events emergencies and disasters gathering situational awareness and informing OEM response actions 

• Coordinate emergency response and resource support at incident command posts and the emergency operations center (EOC) before a full oncall team deployment 

• Deliver public education and engagement opportunities to increase the readiness of all Philadelphians 

• Support of public information officer duties including collection of photos and video 

• Conduct planning functions for shortfused incidents including interagency meetings written or verbal incident action plans and other planning products 

• Serve displaced residents in reception centers and shelters 

• Coordinate shortterm recovery activities at incidents including infrastructure restoration financial and human service recovery and public information 

• Assist in development of OEM plans including data analysis content review and links to OEM operations and logistics functions. 

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders through regular visits at various stations offices or other worksites 

• Conduct neighborhood familiarity tours increasing awareness of neighborhood hazards conditions and assets 

• Operate equipment including technology and communications vehicles and trailers of various sizes and other mechanical items all in a safe and approved manner 

• Participate in trainings and exercises 

• Support the EMLO program with scheduling training quality assurance procedure writing and implementation technology and data management and other project management 

• Maintain proficiency in agency equipment and technology systems for situational awareness incident management data visualization and alert and warning 

• In the absence of immediate or direct guidance from OEM Executive staff be prepared to carry out and lead others through approved procedures 

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

COMPETENCIES 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Effective oral and written communication skills 

• Strong leadership and negotiation skills 

• Confidence in front of groups 

• Proven ability to operate and lead during emergencies 

• Sound judgement and ethical decision making 

• Professional conduct and accountability 

• Proven timemanagement skills 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES 

• Ability to problem solve and work with others under pressure 

• Ability to multitask effectively 

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships 

• Ability to coordinate diverse groups toward a common goal 

• Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner 

• Ability to contribute and coordinate work in a team 

• Ability to remain calm and operate effectively in volatile uncertain complex and ambiguous environments symptomatic of emergency incidents 

• Ability to work with little direct oversight or supervision 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word PowerPoint Excel Access Outlook) and ability to operate other webbased platforms for situational awareness information management and mass notification 

Qualifications :

• Completion of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is preferred 

• Three (3) or more years experience working within an emergency management or other public safety organization is preferred 

• Three (3) or more years experience supervising personnel is preferred especially in completion of objectives under difficult circumstances or potentially hazardous situations 

• Familiarity with the City of Philadelphia is preferred 

• Experience working in outdoor environments for prolonged periods is preferred 

• Experiencing training or teaching audiences of different ages 

• An equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field will be considered with approval by MDOOEM and the Office of Human Resources. 

Licenses Registrations and Certification 

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operators license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six months of hire; commercial drivers license to be pursued after employment 

• Successful completion of FEMA Independent Study courses (IS 100.a 200.a 700.a and 800.b) within first month of appointment. 

• Candidate will have access to secure public safety information. All selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement in this position. 

Other requirements

• OEM personnel are essential working during states of emergency or other city closures. 

• All OEM personnel are emergency managers first. During times of disaster work assignments and schedules may be altered to meet the incident objectives. 

• Fulltime residency within the City of Philadelphia geographic boundaries required within six months of hire. There are no exceptions to this policy. 

• Ability to physically perform the duties during and outside of normal business hours to include driving and working outside. 

• Nature of work inherently has risks certain functions will require the use of various personal protective equipment (PPE) in hazardous situations. 

Additional Information :

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter resume and writing sample (showing your ability to write a policy or reportstyle document).

Salary Range: $74000

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