Emergency Management Operations Coordinator

Highly visible civilian position responsible for coordinating administrative and emergency response activities. Assists with all functions related to Emergency Management. Position is responsible for general care and coordination of maintenance for designated Emergency Management Equipment and vehicles. This position assists with coordinating agency resources and community volunteers to allow for greater resilience and better response to natural disasters and law enforcement related critical incidents, to include delivery of specialized equipment to incident scenes, administrative work related to critical incidents, and staffing the agency Situational Awareness Room (SAR) or County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as directed.

Synchronize and coordinate civilian community resources, volunteers and capabilities during an emergency, specific to the mission. The incumbent must exercise discretion and independent judgement in performing all job tasks and have the ability to understand and apply knowledge of laws, administrative codes, and regulations and polices relating to all job tasks.
EOE/ADA

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations enumerated in job descriptions are not always specifically described and personnel, at the discretion of the Sheriff's Office may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. This position is not eligible for an assigned agency vehicle.

Veteran’s preference is given to qualified applicants in accordance with section 295.07, F.S. Preference-eligible applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference will be required to submit supporting documentation. Waiver of postsecondary educational requirements is not applicable for this position.

High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years experience in the structure and format of coordination of operations, briefings related to catastrophic incidents in law enforcement or similar environment required. A comparable amount of training and experience may be considered in lieu of experience. Within one year of hire, position must obtain the following certifications:
Introduction to the Incident Command System;
Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response;
An Introduction to the National Incident Management System and An Introduction to the National Response Framework; IS- 230 Fundamentals of Emergency Management; IS 120 An Introduction to Exercises; and IS-235 Emergency Planning; these certifications must be kept active/maintained once obtained. This position must maintain a Valid Florida Driver’s License at all times. Unescorted CJIS clearance as authorized by FDLE is required.

The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical workday to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

• Sit up to 7 hours per day
• Stand up to 7 hours per day
• Walk up to 7 hours per day
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally bend, squat, reach, kneel or twist.
• Other Requirements:
  • 20/40 vision (corrected/uncorrected)
  • Ability to hear conversation at a normal level (assisted or unassisted)