Job Specification
05077
DEPUTY MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
DEFINITION
Under direction of the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator,
plans, organizes, and conducts varied emergency management operations
within the municipality, and coordinates activities of the municipal
emergency management staff; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Plans, organizes, and develops emergency management programs and
procedures within the municipality.
Establishes and maintains the municipal emergency operations center on
a continual basis.
Directs and integrates the practice exercises of the municipality with
that of county and state emergency management organizations.
Confers with county and state officials on the development and
implementation of mutual aid programs.
Plans and develops a comprehensive training program for municipal
staff personnel in accord with federal and state criteria.
Recruits and selects volunteer personnel.
Determines financial requirements for the continued operation of the
municipal emergency management organization, and prepares the
organization=s annual budget and other financial statements.
Reviews and analyzes directives and instructions issued by municipal
staff personnel to ensure conformity with policies and procedures set
forth by the Municipal Emergency Management Director, and by county,
state, and federal officials.
Arranges for purchase of equipment and supplies and for storage,
inventory, and safeguarding of such property.
When a state of emergency has been declared, works with the Municipal
Emergency Management Coordinator who alerts, mobilizes, coordinates,
and directs activities of the municipal emergency management units
with those of other local agencies and the county organization so as
to implement emergency management operations.
Prepares periodic reports of municipal operational and organizational
programs.
Attends meetings and gives talks before various civic, fraternal,
educational, religious, and other groups on the objectives, programs,
and significance of emergency management activities.
Establishes and maintains needed records and files.
Provides definitive information concerning emergency management
programs and policies.
Prepares statistical and other reports.
With the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for
program administration and program development encompassing the four
phases of emergency management - mitigation, preparedness, response,
and recovery.
Ensures that the Municipal Office of Emergency Management is available
on a 24-hour basis.
Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Municipal Office of
Emergency Management.
Ensures that the municipality meets all requirements for the Federal
Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Assistance Program
including meeting goals agreed to in the annual work plan, maintaining
a currently approved Municipal Emergency Operations Plan, and
providing the NJ Office of Emergency Management with quarterly program
status reports, if applicable.
Prepares, submits, and justifies the annual municipal emergency
management budget.
Secures county, state, and federal technical and financial assistance
available through the County Office of Emergency Management.
Coordinates with other municipal agencies, departments, and bureaus
their emergency management responsibilities.
Implements policies and procedures regarding emergency management.
Recruits, organizes, coordinates, and trains staff to administer the
following emergency management functions and programs: alerting and
warning; communications; damage assessment; emergency operating
center; emergency public information; evacuation; fire and rescue;
hazardous materials; health and medical; in-place shelter; law
enforcement; public works; radiological protection; reception and
care; resource management; and social services.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in the planning, development, and
administration of emergency response activities such as those provided
by police or fire, or rescue, medical, or emergency management units
either in the public or private sector or in the military service.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the theory and practice of organization, planning,
management control, and supervision.
Knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of county and local
governments.
Knowledge of the objectives of federal, state, and local emergency
management programs.
Knowledge of municipal, county, state, and federal laws and plans
relating to emergency management activities.
Knowledge of the disaster resources capability of each element of
municipal government.
Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
with public officials and administrators.
Ability to evaluate programs and procedures.
Ability to mobilize individuals and resources during emergency
situation.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate activities of diversified
units.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and
in making determinations.
Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate, and informative reports
containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
CODES: LG - 05077 RKR/hw 7/21/97
This job specification is for local government use only.
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