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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Emergency Management Specialist II (SR-18)

Maui County (various), HI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$4,590/mo - $4,590/mo

0+ years exp

The County of Maui is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist II to support its emergency management programs. This role involves assisting higher-level staff in developing documentation, researching best practices, and participating in various emergency management functions and operations.

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Responsibilities

Assists higher level Emergency Management staff in developing and maintaining various County documentation to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from disasters or emergencies

Assists in researching best practices from other jurisdictions and lessons learned from incidents, training, and exercises and provides suggestions to the higher level Emergency Management staff on the findings

Collects, tracks, and reviews data to support the review and implementation of emergency management functions

Participates with higher level Emergency Management staff in engaging County, State, Federal, Non-Governmental, and private sector stakeholders in the preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery

Defines capabilities, address gaps, and ensure County documentation is comprehensive, coordinated, and reflective of a whole community approach to emergency management

Participates in the procurement and administration of grants

Supports County departments and agencies in the development of continuity of operations documentation to ensure uninterrupted functioning of essential public services under emergency conditions

During disaster operations, assists or participates in the activation and staffing of the Emergency Operations Center

Attends orientation and training sessions

Attends and participates in meetings, conferences, workshops, and public appearances and assists in their coordination and setup

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Emergency managementResearchAnalysisReport writingPublic relationsGrant administrationComputer proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, civil engineering, geology, geography, climatology, ecology, environmental science, public administration, business administration economics, or a related field

Six (6) months of work experience in the emergency management field

Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3)

Knowledge of basic government organization and functions

Knowledge of emergency management laws

Knowledge of Federal and State legislation affecting emergency management administration

Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency management

Knowledge of geographic and topographic features of the Hawaiian Islands

Knowledge of principles of research and analysis

Knowledge of report writing

Knowledge of computers and communications systems

Knowledge of public relations

Knowledge of use of standard office machines and equipment, including personal computers, peripheral equipment, and software applications

Ability to learn basic principles of the functional areas of emergency management

Ability to conduct basic research and analysis

Ability to organize and prepare clear and concise documents

Ability to express ideas logically, both orally and in writing

Ability to deal tactfully with various agencies and people

Ability to develop, review and maintain plans, procedures, reports and studies

Ability to act decisively in emergencies

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to organize and coordinate various group activities

Ability to write and speak effectively

Ability to work with and maintain cooperative relationships with members of other agencies

Ability to type and operate computers

Ability to learn and understand communication principles and technology systems

Ability to operate a personal computer using a variety of software applications

Meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations