Ema Emergency Planning & Preparedness Program Coordinator

• Location 4965 JACKSON PKWY,JEFFERSON, GA, ,United States
• Base Pay $61,865.44 - $61,865.44 / Year
• Employee Type Full-Time

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The purpose of this classification is to coordinate, administer, and continuously improve Jackson County's emergency planning, preparedness, continuity, mitigation, training, exercise, public warning, and emergency notification programs. The Emergency Planning & Preparedness Program Coordinator is responsible for managing countywide preparedness initiatives through collaboration with County departments, municipalities, public safety agencies, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, volunteer organizations, private‑sector partners, and regional stakeholders.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Serves as the department's lead program manager for emergency planning and preparedness, to include:

• Coordinating, developing, maintaining, and implementing county plans including the Jackson County Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP), Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Debris Management Plan, and Hazard Mitigation Plan;
• Coordinating annual reviews and revisions of emergency plans, annexes, appendices, and supporting procedures;
• Developing planning guidance for County departments and offices;
• Coordinating emergency planning activities with municipalities, constitutional officers, and partner agencies;
• Ensuring emergency plans remain compliant with GEMA/HS, FEMA, NIMS, IC S, and applicable state and federal guidance;
• Coordinating implementation of planning improvements identified through exercises and incidents;
• Coordinating countywide preparedness initiatives;
• Developing annual preparedness work plans and implementation schedules;
• Tracking preparedness performance measures and capability improvements;
• Coordinating planning meetings and preparedness committees;
• Identifying capability gaps and recommending corrective actions;
• Assisting with strategic preparedness initiatives assigned by the EMA Director;
• Coordinating recovery planning with internal and external stakeholders; and,
• Supporting post‑disaster recovery operations and documentation.

Coordinates grants and special project initiatives and processes, including:

• Researching emergency management grant opportunities;
• Assisting with grant application development;
• Coordinating grant implementation;
• Monitoring milestones and reporting requirements;
• Maintaining related documentation; and,
• Assisting with grant closeout activities.

Coordinates and oversees various training functions and exercises, including:

• Assisting with development and execution of training and exercises that comply with established standard, State‑mandated requirements, etc.;
• Coordinating After‑Action Reports and Improvement Plans;
• Tracking corrective actions resulting from exercises and incidents; and,
• Coordinating emergency preparedness workshops and seminars.

Coordinates the recruitment, onboarding, training, credentialing, and retention of Emergency Management volunteers, including:

• Maintaining volunteer records, qualifications, certifications, contact information, and deployment rosters;
• Coordinating volunteer participation in emergency response, disaster recovery, planned events, exercises, and community outreach activities;
• Developing volunteer policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines;
• Coordinating Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), shelter support, disaster volunteer, and other preparedness volunteer initiatives as assigned;
• Collaborating with volunteer organizations active in disasters (VOAD), the American Red Cross, faith‑based organizations, community organizations, and other partners to strengthen county preparedness capabilities; and,
• Coordinating volunteer recognition, continuing education, and preparedness engagement activities.

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