Marshall
County Job Description
Director, Marshall County
EMA
Reports
To: County
Commission Chairman DOT
Reference 188.117-022
Date: November
2007
FLSA: Exempt
Oversee
and supervise the day-to-day and emergency operation of the local organization
for emergency management and coordinate and participate in the development and
maintenance of plans and procedures.
Coordinate county-wide activities of response personnel in Marshall
County and oversee training programs and exercises for staff, response
personnel and volunteers. Inform and
educate the public regarding emergency management operations. Interface with state and federal Emergency
Management agencies, legislative groups and peer agencies in the preparation
and funding of all required emergency response programs. Participate in self-development and
continuing education activities as prescribed by state and federal agencies. NOTE:
Involves non-standard working hours.
Essential Job Functions
A.
Oversee and
supervise the operation of the local emergency management agency
1. Maintain an office responsible for local emergency
management
2. Supervise assigned staff by hiring, training,
evaluating performance, and taking disciplinary action, as needed
3. Prepare and submit proposed local emergency management
program annual budget for
local and state approval
4. Prepare and submit to AEMA a report of monthly
expenditure for reimbursement.
5. Prepare periodic activity reports
6. Enforce compliance with local, state and federal laws
related to Emergency Management.
7. Supervise volunteer staff and coordinate Emergency
Operation Center (EOC) activities during emergency periods and EOC activation
8. Recruit and train emergency responders to meet all
local, state and federal requirements.
9. Establish and maintain records of training
administered and trainees involved
10. Prepare plans for relocation of evacuees from high
risk areas into safe areas, coordinating plans with adjoining counties
11. Prepare state reports showing planned program
activities and accomplishments
12. Respond to hazardous waste spillage, assisting
emergency personnel in coordinating emergency responders and clean-up process
and advising ADEM and other appropriate agencies, including requesting assistance
as necessary
13. Plan and implement training programs for volunteer and
emergency response personnel, county agencies and general public
B.
Prepare plans for
developing effective county-wide responses to emergency situations
1. Develop, maintain, revise and distribute a County ALL
Hazards Emergency Operation Plan (EOP)
2. Formulate, conduct and maintain a jurisdictional
hazard analysis
3. Develop and maintain an accurate resource directory
4. Conduct facility surveys and Hazard/Vulnerability
analysis for schools and industries addressing natural and technological
disasters
5. Schedule, plan, conduct and evaluate exercises testing
the effectiveness of jurisdictional plans
6. Establish and maintain RACES and ARES within the
jurisdiction and coordinate them with adjoining jurisdictions
7. Establish and maintain an emergency communication
system linking EOC and all response organizations in the jurisdiction
8. Establish and maintain an effective emergency public
information system
9. Assist in developing and maintaining effective mutual
assistance agreements within the jurisdiction as well as with adjoining
jurisdictions
C.
Provide support
and assistance in the event of actual disasters, accidents or incidents
1. Support and assist in the activation of reception and
care procedures and facilities
2. Assist in coordination of search and rescue operations
3. Assist in activation of all warning systems as
required and appropriate
4. Assist in evacuation operations
5. Assist in coordination with other agencies such as Red
Cross, DHR and EPH in efforts to provide immediate relief in the form of
shelter, food and clothing
6. Assist in assessing and reporting damage from
disasters, etc., to local, state and federal officials as required
7. Assist in coordinating responses to hazardous events
8. Furnish information, reports and official documents
required to state and federal officials
9. Assist in submission of applications for federal
assistance in restoring destroyed or damaged eligible facilities
10. Assist in the identification of deficiencies in
response and recovery activities and in
formulating recommendations for correcting deficiencies
D.
Distribute
information about the function of the County Emergency Management Agency to the
public at large and other organizations using all available means
1. Distribute booklets and pamphlets offering information
to the public
2. Speak to groups such as schools and emergency
responders on the importance of emergency preparedness, the EMA and available
resources
3. Ensure that weather watch and warnings are received by
the public
4. Advocate for financial and other support for EMA
E.
Help locate and
coordinate operation of shelters
1. Assist agencies to locate and designate shelters
2. Assist agencies in storing and testing emergency
equipment in shelters
3. Assist agencies to arrange for food storage and
delivery
4. Assist agencies as necessary in recruiting staff for
shelters and arranging training
F.
List and organize
available county emergency response groups
1. List all county personnel and resources available,
including cities, towns, volunteer fire department and rescue squads, to help respond to disasters
2. Enable local response groups to become more effective
in responding to disasters through suggesting training and providing regular
communications
G.
Take part in
self-development; offer training and assistance to those who handle emergencies
1. Participate in professional development classes
offered by state and federal EMA
2. Read relevant materials and take advantage of other
means of staying abreast of developments in field
3. Offer training to daily emergency responders and volunteer
groups
4. Schedule persons for training classes in RADEF,
hazardous-materials spillage and severe weather
5. Provide assistance to patient facilities in developing
emergency plans
6. Assist schools prepare plans and exercises
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of Federal, state and local legislation,
practices and procedures associated with emergency situations
2. Knowledge of disaster procedures
3. Knowledge of and ability to prepare comprehensive
plans
4. Knowledge of resources available in jurisdiction
5. Knowledge of nuclear, technological and natural
hazards in jurisdiction
6. Knowledge of governmental and parliamentary procedures
and policies
7. Knowledge of procedures necessary for jurisdictions to
recoup damages
8. Knowledge of principles of accounting and bookkeeping
9. Knowledge of potential effects of various disasters
10. Knowledge of budget preparation procedures
11. Knowledge of county, state, federal and departmental
policies
12. Knowledge of principles of management and supervision
13. Ability to read maps and instrument gauges
14. Ability to use common office equipment, including
telephone, radio, computer, etc.
15. Ability to work onsite at an emergency situation or
disaster site to organize and direct operations for extended periods
16. Ability to review and analyze information under
emergency operating conditions and make recommendations for courses of action
17. Skill in oral communication sufficient to relate
effectively with governmental officials, legislative committees and to respond
to large groups of people and in emergencies
18. Writing skills sufficient to communicate effectively
with government officials and to prepare written documents for various purposes
19. Reading skills sufficient to read and comprehend laws,
codes, ordinances, technical information and data related to EMA
Minimum Qualifications
Two
years of college level courses in business or public administration, chemistry,
engineering or in other related fields plus five years of progressively
responsible experience in emergency response and disaster preparedness or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Other Requirements
·
If not previously
completed, the successful applicant is required to successfully complete all
courses required by the State of Alabama Emergency Management Agency and meet
annual continuing education requirements.
·
Work
involves working extended and unusual hours, including weekends, holidays,
and/or off-hour shifts during emergencies or disaster situations and during
training programs, preparedness exercises and public outreach events
·
Valid
Driver’s License
This
job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major
responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all job duties
listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and
incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks
other than those stated in this description.