Emergency Management Specialist III (SR-20)

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES:

Performs as an independent specialist in the planning trainings exercises operations recovery mitigation logistics disaster communications warning point alert warning siren systems and administrative actions such as grants management and financial services; and performs other related duties as required.

The basic objectives of the Countys emergency management programs are to assist the County of Maui to prepare for mitigate against respond to and recover from emergency disasters within the County of Maui. Classes in the Emergency Management Specialist series are distinguished by their responsibilities for the preparation and planning for natural and human-caused incidents emergencies and disasters and/or the continuity or operational requirements to be implemented before during and after emergencies and disasters.

The Emergency Management Specialist III class is an independent specialist position within the Emergency Management Specialist series and is distinguished by the responsibility of independently performing a wide range of emergency management duties of moderate complexity while receiving only limited training in the fundamental concepts principles techniques procedures and work processes of emergency management; whereas the Emergency Management Specialist II class is the advanced trainee class distinguished by the responsibility of receiving continued formal and on-the-job training performing emergency management work assignments involving the application of clearly defined principles methods and techniques under specific guidance in support of the County of Mauis emergency management programs.

The Emergency Management Specialist III differs from the Emergency Management Specialist IV class in that the Emergency Management Specialist IV is a journey-level class within the series distinguished by the responsibility of independently performing complex professional work including the development review and maintenance of documentation related to one or more functional areas of the emergency management program.

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.)

• Researches best practices from other jurisdictions and lessons learned from incidents trainings and exercises and provides feedback on findings;
• Orients briefs and provides training for governmental officials community representatives and volunteers on emergency management operations which include matters pertaining to the applicable phaseof expertise;
• Compiles organizes and maintains functional area documents reports studies etc.;
• Coordinates regular meetings with teams in specific phases of emergency management to maintain joint documentation and address corrective actions from incidents trainings and exercises;
• Develops and maintains operational plans for the emergency communications and siren warning systems; oversees the maintenance replacement and upgrade of communication and computer equipment and systems;
• Provides input into operational priorities logistics efforts resiliency initiatives annual risk assessment and distribution management plan;
• Coordinatesandmaintainsdamageassessmentproceduresdisasterassistance procedures and recovery operations procedures;
• Coordinates the Countys participation in State Federal and private agencies assistance programs for relief of victims;
• Participates in the research procurement and administration of grants;
• Participates in meetings and conferences on emergency management and preparedness;
• Makes public appearances such as emergency preparedness presentations emergency management displays and disaster related demonstrations;
• During disaster operations participates in the activation and staffing of the Emergency Operation Center; assists in the development conduct and execution of emergency and disaster exercises;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in emergency management homeland security civil engineering geology geography climatology ecology environmental science public administration business administration economics or a related field and one and a half (1 ½) years of progressively responsible work experience in the emergency management field.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle drivers license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Knowledge of: Federal State and local emergency management rules regulations and laws; plans objectives principles methods standards policies and procedures of emergency management; Federal and State legislation affecting emergency management administration at the County level; geographic and topographic features of the Hawaiian Islands; principles and practices of program planning; research methods and techniques; government organizations operations and functions; community resources; problems involved in the operations and training of personnel to meet emergency conditions; principles of communications systems; report writing; public relations; facilities management operations and maintenance; inventory stockpile principles; reimbursement recordkeeping and claiming requirements; policies documentation and operations of effective alerting and warning systems siren and outreach for emergency alert warning management; communication principles practices and techniques and their application; governmental and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rules and regulations for recovery and mitigation assistance grants funding and reimbursements; financial management policies and regulations for expenditures purchasing procurement payroll; human resources rules and regulations; use of standard office machines and equipment including personal computers.

Ability to: Develop and implement a program for the specific functional area assigned; formulate plans and procedures; plan and organize the activities of large groups of people; assess and prioritize hazards relevant to Hawaii; understand emergency response needs and assist in developing educational and training programs to meet those needs; conduct research and analysis; understand the functions of Federal State and local emergency management programs; act decisively in emergencies; work independently make appropriate decisions prioritize work assignments and complete tasks in a timely manner; maintain cooperative working relationships with members of other agencies; supervise others during disasters; communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide clear concise and effective written reports plans and other written documentation; work under stressful conditions; work in enclosed emergency operations center; be available at all times for additional hours with little notice including weekends and beyond normal work hours with little rest; operate a personal computer using a variety of software applications.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system you must create an account. You will need a username password and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore See resume is NOT an acceptable response under the Work Experience section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race sex sexual orientation age religion color ancestry national origin disability marital status pregnancy arrest and court record assignment of child support national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

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