EMA Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location: Office of Gilmer County Commissioners - Ellijay, GA 30540

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: $21.63 Hourly

Job Category: Government

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate activities of emergency management including emergency preparedness planning, response, coordination of recovery efforts, and provide specialized support for emergency management programs, functions and activities.

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.

*** This position does include a take home vehicle as part of the benefits package***

• Review, update and implement the Local Emergency Operation Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) policies and procedures; develop, update and maintain related action plans including the Hazard Mitigation Plan;
  Continuity of Operations Plans (COOPS), Resource and Logistics Plan, Communications & Warning Plan, Civil Activity Response Plan, and other Operations Based Plans. Assists other agencies in developing plans and procedures which support and compliment the EOP and overall emergency response goals.
• Manages the public education and outreach programs on preparedness for the local community.
• Assists with the monitoring and maintenance of EMA systems including the siren system and emergency operations center systems; ensures systems are in full operating condition and in a state of readiness; performs troubleshooting on systems and identifies the need for repair and/or replacement.
• Receives and responds to reports of emergency situations such as bomb threats and hazardous materials incidents; contacts appropriate agencies and authorities; and ensures adherence to established protocols, procedures, and operational plans.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with other department managers, state and federal agencies, emergency management representatives from other localities, school officials, and civic and business groups in order to ensure effective communications, preparedness, coordination and response to emergency situations; and provides guidance and expertise to County officials, other agencies, and businesses regarding emergency management operations.
• Plans and coordinates emergency management training; prepares training lesson plans; reserves training facilities; obtains needed materials and supplies; conducts training; and evaluates results.
• Coordinates and conducts school, county, and/or multi-agency emergency disaster exercises following the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation and Planning (HSEEP) guidelines to evaluate planning and preparedness; coordinates emergency management training through Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA).
• Develop and Facilitates After Action Reports (AARs) and Situation Reports following planned and unplanned EOC Activations, Exercises, and Trainings.
• Assist with the development, facilitation, and maintenance of The Staff Development Plan to assure all staff both internally and externally are trained for service during an Emergency or Disaster.
• Serves in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), when activated, to provide guidance, assistance and support to other agencies working in the EOC.
• Attend training related to emergency management as well as other areas of public safety to include but not limited to law enforcement and fire services.
• Assists the EMA Director and/or Deputy Director in the planning and coordination of special events involving multiple agencies/jurisdictions.
• Promotes the importance of emergency preparedness in the community; assists business, industry, school and community groups with coordinating, preparing, development, training and testing of emergency plans and procedures.
• Assists in the establishment, maintenance, and activation of emergency communications and warning systems and devices to alert the public of emergency situations; monitors and tests warning units placed in schools,…