Job Description

******The position is currently funded under an emergency management grant and must be able to work on programmatic deliverables as well as other assigned duties. ********

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

The successful candidate for the Emergency Management Specialist - Planning Section will have previous experience in Emergency Management plans with demonstrated experience in writing standard operating procedures, business plans, and emergency communications, as well as creating training documents / presentations. In addition, the ideal candidate must also be detail oriented and methodical, especially while working in stressful environments that exist during CEOC activations. Ideal candidate must be a creative problem solver; and have the ability to work with a team and independently in order to assist the community in times of need. This position will serve in the EOC in a position for the Planning Section or other assigned responsibility during EOC or Emergency Distribution Center (EDC) activations. Candidate is willing and able to be on call and coordinate responses to emergency incidents when needed in the Emergency Operations Center or field.

******MUST be available to work twelve-hour shifts in the event of an activation of the EOC/EDC in response to a no warning hazard or storm event. ********

General Description

Broward County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works with federal, state, and local agencies including the 31 Broward County municipalities, school board, and health care facilities. OEM plans and implements the County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, conducts exercises to test County emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to County agencies and local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for local government agencies.

 

OEM also protects the community by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from both natural and man-made disasters. 

Additionally, OEM is the lead agency for the Broward Emergency Response Team (BERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the County’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. The OEM team works out of the County Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) in Plantation, Florida. 

 

During a CEOC Activation, one of the crucial responsibilities of the Planning Section is the  collection, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination of information regarding the development of the incident, which includes assessing and reporting current situations, developing action plans to guide the direction of the response and recovery phases, and planning for the demobilization of the CEOC. 

 

Further, the Planning Section manages and has the responsibility for 9 areas that include: Continuity of Operations; Continuity of Government planning; Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan revisions; WebEOC incident management; CEOC IT technical support; Critical Infrastructure planning; and standard operating procedures development / review.

Ability to work in an EOC environment.

This position will serve in the EOC in a position for the Planning Section or other assigned responsibility during EOC or Emergency Distribution Center (EDC) activations.

Candidate is willing and able to be on call and coordinate responses to emergency incidents when needed in the Emergency Operations Center or field.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's 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 or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's 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-100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.

Preferences -Completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 courses BEFORE hire.

-Master's degree in the following areas: Business, Liberal Arts, Emergency Management or closely related to Emergency Management.

-Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) or IAEM Certified Emergency Manager
-Experience with writing emergency management plans and procedures.
-Experience supporting, developing, and coordinating emergency management training and exercises.
-Experience managing / executing Public Assistance or Recovery activities
-Experience working during Emergency Operations Center activations in the Planning Section.

-Experience with grant management. 

-Experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
-At least 1 year of experience delivering training.
-At least 2 years of experience with WebEOC.
-Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Adobe, Power Point and Outlook.

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.

Able to learn and teach County Introduction to WebEOC course.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License based on area of assignment.

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

Completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 courses within 6 (six) months of hire.

Performs related work as assigned.

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.

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 County's 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 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org 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 County's 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work,

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