Emergency Management Logistics Specialist

Job Description

This is more than a job! This is a career with incredible benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and room for growth. You'll work under supportive leadership while building valuable skills, making critical decisions, and playing a key role in protecting your community. If you're looking for fulfilling work with purpose and variety, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Performs difficult technical and administrative work assisting with the coordination of the County's Emergency Operations program, County Receiving and Distribution Point (CRDP), warehouse operations, equipment and fleet maintenance, and if qualified, serving as Staff Duty Officer for the department during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Assists with other department programs such as hazardous materials and radiological emergency preparedness. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Emergency Management Division Director.

Position functions are subject to change based on departmental needs and external factors including, but not limited to, regulatory requirements.

• Oversees daily logistics of Emergency Operations to include developing and recommending departmental policies and procedures related to logistics, equipment and fleet maintenance, and warehouse operations;
• Operates, drives, loads, and unloads using forklifts, equipment trailers, delivery vehicles, emergency vehicles, UTV's, and other equipment;
• Maintains warehouse inventory management and stocking, and a neat and clean work environment;
• Evaluates supply needs, develops prioritization, receives all purchased goods, and distributes supplies as needed related to requests;
• Resolves any problems related to received supply orders or supply needs;
• Maintains readiness for deployable emergency equipment;
• Assesses warehouse functions to ensure preparedness for emergency situations;
• Maintains record management systems that control Emergency Operations warehouse inventory levels, ensuring that assets are ready for deployment and immediate use;
• Collaborates with department leadership to achieve goals related to supply chain management for Chatham County Emergency Operations;
• Works with department leadership for the purchasing and procurement of related supply chain management equipment;
• Loads and deploys equipment trailers to various locations and performs basic maintenance or coordinates maintenance on these vehicles;
• Assists with specifications, requisitions, procurement, receipt, inventory, and tracking of Emergency Operations logistical purchases and assets;
• Serves as the liaison between Emergency Operations and Chatham County facilities for all building services, such as annual maintenance items and emergency repairs;
• Maintains inventory and repairs or coordinates repairs of radiological emergency preparedness equipment;
• Attends training necessary to obtain and maintain required certifications and skillsets, and keep abreast of new technologies, available resources, and best practices;
• Deploys, operates, and troubleshoots department equipment, including trailers, tents, vehicles, radio systems, telephones, and data systems;
• Develops plans for preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery to natural or technological disasters, including domestic terrorism preparedness;
• Effectively develops and maintains partnerships with local first responder agencies, municipalities, state and federal partners, non-government organizations active during disasters, and community groups;
• Provides the day-to-day and detailed work in planning, implementing, and evaluating the emergency management plan;
• Reviews previous emergency and disaster responses, identifies problem areas, and implements solutions for improving response and recovery outcomes;
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the County's Emergency Operations Plan, Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Continuity, and other emergency plans;
• Coordinates with and works alongside law enforcement, fire and rescue, EMS, governmental agencies, and volunteer organizations during emergencies and disasters;
• Assures the readiness of the CRDP, EOC, and staffs the EOC when activated;
• Serves as Emergency Management Staff Duty Officer on-call to respond to emergency situations, including evening, weekend, and holiday hours;
• Assists with training and outreach to civic groups, schools, industry groups, and others on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery;
• Assists with training, drills, and exercises for public and emergency response organizations in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program standards and best practices;
• Represents the department and County on committees or at meetings as directed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field and two (2) years of experience in Emergency Management or related field; or an Associate's Degree in Emergency Management or related field and four (4) years of…