Emergency Management Coordinator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4618357) Apply Emergency Management Coordinator Salary$43,888.00 - $85,812.22 AnnuallyLocation Fort Myers, FLJob TypeFull-Time RegularJob Number07239KFDepartmentPublic SafetyOpening Date08/16/2024Closing Date8/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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DescriptionAre you passionate about building and promoting community resilience? We’re seeking an Emergency Preparedness and Response professional to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide consultative assistance to local agencies, ensuring they’re well-prepared for disaster situations. Here’s what you’ll do:
Emergency Preparedness: Collaborate with local agencies to develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans. Stay up-to-date with local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to emergency and disaster operations.
Emergency Response: Be available for after-hours response assignments. Assess situations under emergency conditions and provide recommendations for effective courses of action. Demonstrate leadership and initiative during crisis situations.
Community Engagement: Foster information sharing and support proactive community outreach, public participation, and public awareness. Facilitate presentations and trainings on community preparedness initiatives.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning:
Develop and implement strategic plans for community engagement and disaster response initiatives.
Align these plans with organizational goals and community needs.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Cultivate relationships with local government agencies, community organizations, faith-based groups, and nonprofits.
Foster collaboration and resource sharing.
Community Coordination Teams (CCT):
Coordinate and oversee CCT activities.
Allocate necessary resources (funding, personnel, equipment) in collaboration with stakeholders.
Monitor effectiveness and evaluate outcomes.
Outreach and Advocacy:
Engage community members in disaster preparedness activities.
Establish and maintain the County’s Volunteer Organizations Active in a Disaster (VOAD) program.
Represent community resilience efforts at local meetings and events.
Volunteer Deployment:
Coordinate volunteer deployment during disaster events.
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and operational guidelines.
Education, Experience, LicensingEducation and Experience:
Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or specialized courses/training.
Two years of college in public administration, emergency management, or a closely related field.
Two years of emergency management or closely related experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is required.
Preferred Knowledge:
Familiarity with FEMA’s Community Lifelines Construct.
Knowledge of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).
Understanding of radio communications.
Skills:
Ability to review and analyze technical reports related to natural disasters and emergency operations.
Strong communication skills.
Collaborative work with diverse stakeholders.
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with availability for emergency call-outs. Flexibility to respond after hours and work extended hours during emergencies.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at https://www.leegov.com/hr/employees/benefitplans.To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdfHealth Benefits: Medical Insurance Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Medical Reimbursement Account Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) Optional Life Insurance Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) Short-Term Disability Sick Leave Pool Flu vaccinations Wellness ProgramsFinancial Benefits: Florida Retirement System (FRS) Two Retirement Plan Options:1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) Deferred Compensation (457) Plans Financial Savings/Management Programs Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union Employee Leave Benefits Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually Paid Sick Leave Paid Vacation Leave Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave Family and Medical Leave Military Family & Medical Leave Educational LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramServices available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.Educational AssistanceReimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.01 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
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Do you have experience in emergency management, disaster response, or disaster relief?
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Have you ever worked in a role involving community organization or community outreach?
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