#9400-Emergency Management Generalist

The County of Fluvanna is recruiting for the position of Emergency Management Generalist. The Emergency Management Generalist manages all matters on Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Management, and Recovery Assistance and administrative coordination with and support for all county emergency services departments and agencies in Fluvanna County. 

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Emergency Management Generalist is responsible for planning, training, response, resource coordination, and other emergency services support activities, both within the county government and in coordination with other local and state agencies.  The Emergency Management Generalist works under the general day-to-day direction of the Director of Emergency Services, who serves as the County's Coordinator of Emergency Management.

Emergency Management Oversight

• Develop, update, and coordinate comprehensive emergency management plans and operations for Fluvanna County to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of all natural or manmade hazards.
• Coordinate emergency management plans, procedures, and resources with all County departments and other local, regional, state, and federal response agencies.
• Coordinate activities and working relationships of service agencies within the County:  Sheriff, Fire Departments, Rescue Services, Water Rescue Services, health care activities, Schools, Social Service agencies, County Public Works, the Red Cross, and others to assure their cooperation in an effective disaster relief system.
• In consultation with the Director of Emergency Services (DES), activate and staff the County’s Emergency Operations Center.
• Disseminate warnings and notifications of disaster alerts and advise County staff and residents on emergency plans.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, training programs, and exercises to include workshops, drills, tabletop, functional, and/or full-scale exercises to prepare residents, first responders, and staff to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Develop and manage the emergency management budget; oversee and coordinate documentation of expense and reimbursement activities during the recovery phase of any emergency.
• Prepare and make presentations and conduct other outreach activities for citizens and community groups regarding prevention, identification, and preparedness in emergency situations; participates in other public relations activities in support of the emergency preparedness program.
• Prepare and disseminate educational materials and programs to assist residents in preparing for emergencies both in the home and at work; promotes emergency safety programs.
• Prepare reports for the County Administrator, the Board of Supervisors, and the Local Emergency Planning Committee pertaining to emergency services and emergency management activities.
• Work with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to manage environmental issues relative to identifying hazards; developing and approving remedial plans; hazardous waste handling and disposal; coordinates issues with other County staff.
• Develop emergency management plans/strategies for special events organized by the County, in consultation with County emergency service providers.
• Coordinates emergency management, fire and EMS related grants.
• Serves as the Health & Safety Officer for the county, maintaining the safety program and OSHA compliance.
• Maintain designated emergency management software, programs and social media presence for emergency management, fire and EMS.
• Maintain public awareness; meets with news media for interviews and prepares press releases.
• Serve as chairperson for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
• Communicate with the County Administrator, Board of Supervisors, volunteer chiefs, and others, as appropriate, to keep them informed on all activities and works in cooperation with these individuals to manage the Department.
• Work with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to maintain plans, annual requirements for grant reporting, and attend required meetings, e.g., TEPW.
• Plan for and attend meetings with staff, the County Administrator, the Board of Supervisors and special committees.
• Attend educational and training classes and seminars on Emergency Management and convey information of interest to local agencies through formal and informal training programs and meetings.
• Perform related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Emergency plan contents and ability to analyze, research and evaluate documents.
• Planning and coordination of emergency programs.
• Researching, application and administering of grant programs.
• Public health practices.
• Local, state and federal laws, and regulations regarding emergency management, disaster response, recovery and mitigation.
• Understanding of the County’s responsibility to submit the Local Capability Assessment Report (LCAR) annually by June 30.
• Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS); Emergency Operations Center (EOC) structure and operating procedures; emergency operations communications systems.
• Management information systems (MIS) and computer applications.

Skills in:

• Collaboratively working with diverse groups on complicated projects.

• Preparing and presenting public information and public speaking.
• Techniques for analysis and assessment of the types and extent of damage caused by various types of disasters.
• Operation and use of common office equipment, including personal computers and copiers.
• Preparation of comprehensive reports, correspondence, and plans involving detail, statistical and other data, or instructions.

Ability to:

• Work independently and take initiative, and thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Assess the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Identify emergency and safety exposures.
• Analyze and recommend loss mitigation, prevention and control strategies, policies and programs.
• Develop and implement emergency and educational activity programs and training.
• Interpret State and Federal rules, regulations and directives governing disaster and emergency management.
• Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information, and in analyzing and projecting the consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Train and instruct varied groups of people on safety.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with individuals, groups, and public agencies.

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Safety, Fire Administration, Public or Business Administration, or related field.  Moderate experience in fire services, rescue services, emergency management, emergency services, or public safety, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Requires the possession of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Professional Development Series and FEMS Advanced Professional Series within one year of hire.
• Requires FEMS Incident Command Series (ICS) 100, 200, 700, 800 and ICS 300 and 400 within one year of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Incumbent is provided with a County vehicle for use in commuting to and from work and in the performance of official duties.
• Required to carry a cell phone, portable radio and subject to recall at any time during an emergency and may be required to work long hours without normal days off.
• Must be able to travel in personal or assigned vehicle to emergency scenes, meetings, or public events in order to complete office assignments.
• Must be able to respond independently or as directed at odd hours and for extended periods during emergencies.
• Must be available to work some weekends and evenings for presentations, training, and meetings. 
• Office environment exposure to computer screens, and sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors under adverse conditions for an extended period in the event of an emergency.
• Must have the ability to occasionally lift, push/pull, and hold/carry 30 pounds.
• Must have the ability to frequently stand and sit, and occasionally walk over flat and uneven terrain.

POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Check
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• The incumbent is required to reside within 30 minutes' regular driving time of the County Administration Offices, or be able to relocate to meet this requirement within 6 months of hiring.

The Salary Range is: $50,981 to $58,628, depending on qualifications

Excellent benefits (paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, and VRS retirement).

Submit a cover letter, resume, references, and County application to jobs@fluvannacounty.org.   

Applications are available on the county website at www.fluvannacounty.org

The Position is open until filled.

EOE/AA

Fluvanna County is a V3 Certified Employer