Emergency Management Training and Exercise Specialist

Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60837 - 97098

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Emergency Management Specialist in the Office of Emergency Management.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

General Description
Performs complex professional and administrative work in the planning coordination and administration of the countywide emergency management program.
Works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

This position has assigned responsibility for the Countys training and exercise program including FEMA State and County-level requirements. Work assignment involves project management strong writing and reporting skills data analysis follow up on deficiencies and current status tracking. The position may be assigned to plan for and execute the following tasks:
Coordination of in-person virtual and hybrid trainings for County staff and various whole community stakeholders.
Management of Broward Countys Integrated Preparedness Planning Process.
Maintaining training calendars monitoring course rosters and ensuring instructor recruitment and coordination.
Tracking all training records and National Incident Management Team compliance.
Full Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant design development conduct and evaluation of exercises.
Development of customized curriculum and conduct customized presentations trainings and workshops for stakeholders.

Serve in EOC as Command or General staff position i.e. Planning Section Chief Resources Unit Leader Liaison Officer etc.

Work on projects as assigned in the Special Projects Section including components for operational readiness and WebEOC training. Subject to recall during disasters and other emergencies. Work on weekends holidays and shift work may be required during emergency and/or disaster situations.

Receives stores maintains and utilizes written materials and equipment necessary for emergency planning preparedness response and recovery to disaster situations.

Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to and with diverse range of stakeholders.

Experience in managing a major aspect of emergency response in an Emergency Operations Center setting is highly beneficial.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business liberal arts or any other degree related to Emergency Management.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires two (2) years in emergency management planning in the area of training and conducting exercises in an Emergency Management Agency or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License based on area of assignment.

Ability to pass a Homeland Security background check (not classified).

Completion of incident command courses within six (6) months of hire: FEMA ICS-and 800.

Preferences

-Completion of ICS coursesand 800

-Knowledge and experience with HSEEP program.
-Experience conducting trainings to internal and external stakeholders.
-Technical expertise in the development of workshops tabletop functional and full-scale exercises.
-Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification.
-Experience using and teaching WebEOC.
-Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certification.

SCOPE OF WORK

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Advises and assists the division director on all operational and technical matters related to the emergency management program section(s) or function(s) assigned.

Assists municipal county and state partners with planning training and operational outreach relating to the implementation of assigned emergency management programs.

Maintains operational readiness of the Division and the Emergency Operations Center; plans coordinates trains and exercises groups and individuals that function within the assigned section(s) or function(s) of the emergency management program to ensure that the groups or individuals respond as planned; develops maintains trains and exercises the requisite standard operating procedures checklists and job aids.

Prepares project applications for federal and state funds to provide expansion of facilities and services; researches the feasibility of expanded activities and submits reports to administrative superiors.

Assists in the emergency activation functions of the operations center to ensure the operational readiness and effective performance.

Functions as the duty officer on a rotating basis providing the 24-hour emergency point of contact for the Emergency Management Department; provides appropriate referral or information to inquirers and responds appropriately to those situations requiring further intervention.

Develops and delivers emergency management and disaster preparedness education to a variety of audiences.

Assumes project responsibility for administering the activities and operational scope of contracts and grant programs; devises project procedures and schedules; prepares project/progress reports and related data; coordinates preparation of grant proposals and writes grant applications as needed.

Receives stores maintains and utilizes written materials and equipment necessary for emergency planning preparedness response and recovery to disaster situations.

Facilitates the accomplishment of work through providing obtaining and coordinating a variety of services.

Conducts special studies/assessments in conjunction with a project; analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon findings.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs decision criteria and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.

Action Oriented

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm. Takes immediate decisive independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.

Optimizes Work Processes

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others input and perspectives asks questions and summarizes to confirm understanding.

Persuades

Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. Convinces others through a variety of means and methods of persuasion including well-reasoned rationale. Recognizes when compromise is necessary and shifts approach to accommodate others.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.

Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.

Required Experience:

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