Disaster Research

Note: Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Experience in emergency management in a public setting is preferable. All candidates appointed to this class must be able to successfully complete Staff Duty Officer Training Program within a 12 month probationary period.

For more information or to apply please see, http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hr

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Emergency Management Specialist
City of Plano, Plano, Texas

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree required with major course work in emergency planning, public administration, or related. Experience:

-- Two years of full time experience in Emergency Management. Experience in actual disaster is preferred.

-- Position requires an understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the four phases of Emergency Management, and the concept of an all-hazards approach to emergency management.

-- Position requires effective written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in computer use and applicable software applications.

--Must have ability to prepare and present informative presentations.

-- Licenses & Certifications: Texas Class C driver’s license required; must obtain a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) within two years of entry into position

Job Description: Assist the Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities. Recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures relating to Emergency Management. Coordinate all activities related to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) for the City of Plano. Review legislation related to emergency management issues and evaluate pending legislation to determine impact on the City’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Program. Ensure operational readiness of the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Assist in the development and maintenance of departmental work plan for assigned emergency management services and activities.

Review, evaluate, maintain, and update the City’s emergency management plan; resolve problems or recommend solutions for implementation. Proactively monitor and evaluate service delivery methods and procedures. Assure proper implementation of emergency operations plans for emergency/disaster situations. Continuously monitor preparedness of emergency management organization. Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of emergency preparedness exercises and drills; complete all required reports. Provide training to City staff and others regarding the Emergency Management Program. Prepare and present public awareness programs to civic groups, medical facilities, schools, and other organizations. Prepare articles for public release. Provide assistance to organizations conducting facility surveys to evaluate their emergency plans and to make appropriate recommendations as needed or requested. Represent the City at emergency scenes, conferences, meetings, seminars, etc. as required.

Draft reports and studies required by local, state, and federal agencies. Other duties as required by the Director of Emergency Management and Homeland.

For more information or to apply please see, http://www.plano.gov/Departments/HR/employment.htm

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Emergency Management/COOP Position
General Dynamics Information technology (GDIT), Washington D.C.

The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Justice, is looking to hire a contractor to work as an Emergency Management Specialist to assist with planning and preparedness efforts. One person is needed as soon as possible, and possibly a few additional contractors in the near future. The contractor is General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT).
This position supports the emergency planning and preparedness efforts of a large division of the U.S. Department of Justice, which includes support to all United States Attorneys' Offices nationwide.

The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in emergency preparedness and continuity of operations (COOP), review and critique Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans and Occupant Emergency Plans (OEPs), prepare briefings, presentations, and other resources related to emergency management. Support the Occupant Emergency Program for a building in Washington, DC, -- including planning, training and exercises – and support the United States Attorneys District Offices nationwide in the areas of emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery. Additional tasks include writing policy recommendations and providing guidance on emergency management laws, regulations, standards and best practices. BA/BS Degree required.

For more information or to apply please see, http://www.resumeware.net/gdns_rw/gdns_web/job_list.cfm

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Earthquake Program Manager
Washington State Emergency Management Division, Tacoma, WA.

Responsibilities
Manages multi-seismic and geological programs for the State of Washington. It is a multi-disciplinary environment program that is highly influenced by the ever changing scientific and engineering disciplines and the internal and external policies and stakeholders it supports.

Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree AND four years of professional level experience in emergency management, financial management (grant, contracting, claims management, budgeting), training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management, environmental analysis or planning, civil/structural engineering, legislative affairs, and/or urban planning. Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for the education requirement. A Master’s or Ph.D. degree will substitute for one year of the experience requirement. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters Degree. Experience working with Seismic Safety Programs and experience developing strategic and operational initiatives for a complex program(s). Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices associated with the field of seismic safety and the directives of the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction (NEHRP).

For more information or to apply please see,
http://mil.wa.gov/jobs/state_job_opportunities.shtml

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Health & Human Services Manager
Miami-Dade County Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Miami, FL.

Responsibilities
The Miami-Dade County Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security in Miami, Florida has an employment opportunity for an experienced emergency management supervisor (manager). This position supervises the Health & Human Services Branch and reports to the Assistant Director of Emergency Management & Homeland Security.

Day-to-Day Activities (subject to change): In conjunction with Assistant Director; directs all staffing and programmatic activity relative to the Health & Human Services Branch. Serves as the master custodian of all assigned agency plans, procedures, official planning documents, reference materials and related electronic and paper based files. Serves as lead for all pandemic emergency planning activities; provides planning leadership to ensure Miami-Dade County is prepared to manage pandemic emergencies. Coordinates with health and community medical groups to conduct risks assessments, develop operational plans and medical stockpile control procedures. Manages and updates county Pandemic Flu plan. Serves as lead for all emergency management mass causality, mass fatality, and National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) planning activities. Provides planning leadership to ensure Miami-Dade County is prepared to manage major events such as transportation emergencies, structural collapse, DMOT/DMAT activations, significant medical emergencies, etc. Manages and updates county mass causality-mass fatality documents. Provides planning & programmatic leadership to ensure mass care, evacuation, continuity of operations, continuity of government, and related plans are maintained, updated and coordinated through assigned staff. Provides planning & programmatic leadership to ensure health, medical, MMRS, and related programs are maintained, updated, and coordinated through assigned staff. Provide management oversight to the Ambulance Compliance program; ensuring ambulance billings, correspondence, databases, and contracts are effectively managed. Provide planning & programmatic leadership to ensure special medical needs, special population, and medical databases/registry programs are maintained, updated and coordinated through assigned staff. Provide planning & programmatic leadership to ensure nursing home plans are reviewed and the program is effectively managed in accordance with state requirements through assigned staff. In cooperation with the DEM&HS Training and Exercise Officer; plan, coordinate and participate in emergency exercises. Ensure Lessons Learned from actual emergency events, training and exercises, and are incorporated into plans, procedures, annexes, and other departmental documents. Serves in identified EOC role(s) and as DEM&HS Duty Officer as assigned. Fills in for assigned staff on assignments, as necessary. Manages program budgets and resources as assigned. Represent DEM & HS on committees and meetings as assigned. In conjunction with EM Public Information & External Affairs Coordinator, promotes Community and Volunteer programs through effective community outreach and educational programs. Serves as department supervisor; manages assigned personnel, reviews work performance, completes appropriate paperwork, provides staff training, and counseling as necessary. Upon Request, assist the directors with special assignments and projects.

Minimum Qualifications: bachelor's degree. A minimum of three to five years of professional experience in coordinating, planning and/or developing emergency management programs is required. For more information please see, www.miamidade.gov/eoc

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Radiological Emergency Planner
State of Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management, St. Paul, Minnesota

Responsibilities
Create and maintain a well developed and integrated Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) planning and exercise program by providing technical expertise, exercise coordination, and planning direction to emergency management staff in order to ensure compliance with current and new federal and state requirements for nuclear power plant preparedness. To ensure compliance with federal preparedness requirements by establishing plans and procedures for nuclear power plant preparedness. This position will be responsible for development and updating of emergency operations plans/procedures and conducting training. The purpose of this position is to provide expertise for the coordination of planning activities and the implementation and outreach efforts of the State of Minnesota for the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) program. This position works closely with the REP Administrator and is responsible for coordinating various activities of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness program for nuclear power plant emergency preparedness and response. This position is a leadership role with radiological emergency preparedness activities involving federal, tribal, state and local partner agencies. The incumbent will posses a background with experience as preparedness professional and is responsible for the development and implementation of the framework to ensure the safety of citizens near the nuclear power plants in Minnesota.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires four years of professional level experience in the field of Emergency Preparedness Planning or Continuity of Operations planning or Project Management. A four-year degree in science, biology, radiology, public health, medical or emergency management, homeland security or related and relevant field. Candidates with ten or more years of current professional experience in fields as identified above may be considered as equivalent to the four-year degree. Candidate must posses or be able to obtain a valid class D Minnesota Drivers License. In order to qualify, you must demonstrate competency in the following areas: 1. Experience in program development, implementation, management and evaluation. 2. Experience in providing training to adult learners and public presentations. 3. Experience in leading work groups, and coordinating the work of others. 4. Experience working with teams and diverse people.

For more information or to apply please see,
www.doer.state.mn.us

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STATE PROG ADMIN COORD, Emergency Management
Minnesota Homeland security and Emergency Management

Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to provide executive leadership for the coordination of planning activities and the implementation and outreach efforts of the State of Minnesota for the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) program. This Administrator works closely with the preparedness branch director and is responsible for directing the REP program for nuclear power plant emergency response. This is a statewide leadership role with radiological emergency preparedness activities involving federal, tribal, state and local partner agencies. The incumbent will posses a background with experience as an emergency preparedness professional and is responsible for the development and implementation of the framework to ensure the safety of citizens near the nuclear power plants in Minnesota. Create and maintain a well developed and integrated REP program by providing technical expertise and administrative direction to emergency management staff in order to ensure compliance with current and new federal and state requirements for nuclear power plant preparedness. To ensure that HSEM supports state and local REP activities by establishing priorities, developing goals, coordinating and assisting in plan and procedure development and maintenance, emergency response training and financial administration of the program.

Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of 5+ years of current professional level leadership experience in the field of emergency preparedness planning or continuity of operations planning or project management or program management. Candidates must have a four-year degree in at least one of the following; health physics or science, biology, radiology, public health, public administration, pre-med, emergency management, homeland security or related field. Candidates with 10 or more years of current professional leadership experience in any of the fields listed above may be considered as equivalent to a four-year degree. Candidates must posses or be able to obtain a valid class D Minnesota Drivers License. In order to qualify, you must demonstrate current competency in all of the following areas: 1. Experience in program/project development, implementation, management, and analysis. 2. Experience in providing training to adult learners and public presentations. 3. Experience in leading work groups, managing and coordinating the work of others. 4. Experience working with teams and diverse people

For more information or to apply please see,
http://nemaweb.org/jobs/Job_Description.cfm?ID=188

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Emergency Management Agency Director
Hanover Township, Bartlett, IL.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to develop and activate the emergency operations plan, emergency operations center, achieve related certification, and assist the township in matters related to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Send resumes and three references to: Hanover Township Administrator 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103; or email to jbarr@hanover-township.org.

Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess applicable work experience in public sector emergency management. Minimum requirements include an associate’s degree in a related field, bachelor’s degree preferred. Successful candidates will be energetic, self-motivated and able to work in a highly collaborative environment with other Township departments, local governments, first responders, and volunteers.

For more information please see, www.hanover-township.org

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Homeland Security Planner 2
Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indianapolis, IN.

Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as a Homeland Security Planner 2 / Planning Program Manager within the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Planning Division. The incumbent is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of all-hazard, operational, and tactical plans for the State of Indiana. He/She will work within federal or state authorities on national and state planning initiatives. The incumbent will also work under the guidance and report directly to a designated Planning Section / Team Leader.

For a full job description or to apply please see, http://nemaweb.org/jobs/Job_Description.cfm?ID=195

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WI Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Pre-Emergency Planning, Poynette, Wisconsin

Pre-Emergency Planning is a small consulting firm located in Southwest Wisconsin. We are seeking a creative and visionary individual to help us serve our clients.

The Emergency Preparedness Consultant will provide support services to a variety of governmental and private industry clients. Duties of the position include:

Develop and apply innovative approaches to the assessment and evaluation of preparedness policies and procedures.
Assistance with the planning, development, and implementation (i.e., facilitation, evaluation, and control) of homeland security/ emergency management/public health exercises to advance community and organizational preparedness. Develop customized training courses, workshops and sessions based on client emergency preparedness needs. Additional responsibilities may include drafting, developing, and reviewing emergency management plans, procedures, and guidance for a wide range of issues and threats; and preparing correspondence and outreach documents for clients at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as community stakeholders.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

--Prefer a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
--3 to 5 years of experience in emergency management or business continuity.
--First responder, healthcare or emergency volunteer experience preferred.
--Solid understanding of the National Incident Management System, Incident Command System, and the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation program.
--Previous experience working within an all-hazards emergency management program is preferred.
--Demonstrated ability to work independently, interface with clients, implement and track project work plans and produce final products.
--Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
--Flexibility for travel is required. Experience in Long Term Care Facility Planning and/or Community Emergency Response Team coordination is a plus.

To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirement to:
Pre-Emergency Planning, LLC PO Box 75 Lodi, WI 53555 E-mail:joannwipp@pre-emergency.com

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Risk Manager Coordinator
Montgomery County, Norristown, Pennsylvania

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the county's Risk Management program, in conjunction with the Broker and Providers of service and coverage. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
--Supervision of the Loss Control Programs.
--Serve as Chairperson of the Safety Committee.
--Ensure that MSDS requirements are met.
--Maintenance of current schedule of insurance and pending items; control over Certificates of Insurance required and furnished by vendors, contractors and lessees.
--Maintain all in-force and expired Insurance policies.
--Serve as gatekeeper for claims against the county.
--Assist in the preparation of the annual risk management budget.
--Coordinate the program with all county departments, including assessing the insurance needs of each department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
--Knowledge of various forms of insurance (personal property, casualty, automobile, etc.)
--Must be well-organized and detail-oriented
--Excellent inter-personal, oral and written communication skills.
--Must project a professional demeanor and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
--Must have excellent analytical and writing skills.
--Computer literate and proficient in the use of MS Office products, including Excel.
--Bachelor's Degree, together with a minimum of five years of experience working in insurance, benefits or a closely related field on an administrative level; or an equivalent amount of education and experience.

For more information or to apply please see,
http://www.humanres.montcopa.org/humanres/cwp/view,A,3,Q,65339.asp

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