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NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago

TEMPORARY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR-RECOVERY*

Emergency Services, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$32.27/hr - $32.27/hr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Orange County Government, which is currently seeking a Temporary Emergency Management Coordinator-Recovery. This role is responsible for coordinating disaster recovery and mitigation programs, managing grant-funded projects, and implementing long-term recovery plans.

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Responsibilities

Serves as the County representative on all long-term disaster recovery efforts

Serves as the coordinator of the Long-Term Recovery Group

Liaises with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses to coordinate responses to unmet needs of disaster survivors in the community

Develops a comprehensive countywide long-term recovery plan. Implements and coordinates the recovery plan as required. Works closely with leadership at all levels to ensure a well-coordinated, timely, and well-executed long-term recovery, including the development and coordination of partnerships and financial and grants management processes

Facilitates and supports effective decision-making, management, and coordination across multiple departments, systems, processes, and community organizations for planning and implementing recovery projects and activities

Identifies and builds partnerships with Federal, State, non-profit, and community organizations to better align the County’s long-term disaster recovery planning and projects

Establishes and negotiates agreements with vendors and partners to provide long-term disaster recovery goods, equipment, and services as necessary

Organizes recovery planning processes, fosters information sharing, and manages public participation and awareness to engage the community and all residents fully and proactively

Maintains a complete understanding of all applicable program policies, requirements, and procedures within the established project guidelines. Works to possess knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for federally funded programs and projects, specifically Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Public Assistance (FEMA PA), and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (FEMA HMGP). Coordinates to execute these programs as necessary

Coordinates, supports, or leads County grant development efforts to leverage additional public and private funding for implementation of the County’s long-term disaster recovery plans

Develops, maintains, and updates project plans, strategies, budgets, program policies, and procedures in coordination with departments and project teams

Develops, implements, monitors, and reports on recovery performance indicators and project deliverables using appropriate tools. Communicates adjustments and improvements to leadership and other applicable staff and stakeholders

Participates in the Division of Emergency Management on-call program to ensure that ensures Orange County Emergency Services support is provided for major incidents on a 24/7 basis to respond to emergency calls, provides emergency coordination functions for Incident Commanders

Assists the Division Chief in facilitating EOC operations including overseeing staff during EOC Operations, situational awareness, resource management, use of the mutual aid system, use of various software applications (WebEOC, VSAT, GIS, mass notification systems), damage assessment reporting, and coordination with outside agency representatives, coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities. Rotates with other Emergency Services personnel to cover EOC leadership roles as necessary

Adheres to the department’s safety rules and regulations

Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments

Qualification

Emergency managementDisaster recovery planningGrant managementFEMA compliancePublic relationsICS knowledgeNIMS knowledgeProject managementProblem analysisComputer proficiencyTeam collaborationEffective communicationDecision makingLeadershipInterpersonal skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in emergency management/Homeland Security AND one (1) year of work experience in the administration of public safety, emergency management, or business continuity operations, AND demonstrated experience in leading, directing, and monitoring the work of others during both routine and emergency operations, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree AND three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in the administration of public safety, emergency management, or business continuity operations AND demonstrated experience in leading, directing, and monitoring the work of others during both routine and emergency operations, OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience

Completion of FEMA Independent Study Courses IS 100, 200, 700 and 800

Completion of ICS 300 and 400 required within 12 months of hiring

Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a license valid in the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Possession of or the ability to obtain IAEM Certified Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) within twelve (12) months of hire

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check and pre-employment drug testing

Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared

May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Division Chief

This position is on-call 24/7, and may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and in inclement weather conditions during incidents

In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position