Emergency Manager Job Rialto area,California USA,Government

Emergency Management Coordinator

Under general direction, administers and coordinates Citywide emergency management programs, projects, and services; ensures program compliance with pertinent federal, state, local, and City-driven priorities, mandates, objectives, laws, guidelines, and regulations; directs, coordinates, and monitors the work of assigned staff; performs a variety of technical, administrative, and programmatic work in support of assigned programs; and performs related duties, as assigned. Receives general direction from Fire Chief or assigned designee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develops, coordinates, and manages the City's emergency operations plan in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to provide for the use of resources and equipment of all appropriate governmental entities, commercial and industrial organizations, and special groups, bodies, and organizations as needed to support emergency or disaster operations.

Prepares and administers the Disaster Preparedness Program Budget.

Develops, coordinates, and manages emergency and disaster preparedness programs, training, activities, funds, and functional exercises to facilitate the readiness of City personnel and residents to respond to emergencies and disasters; responds to the City Emergency Operations Center in the event of an emergency or disaster within the City.

Acts as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance and eligibility for state and federal funding.

Initiates and prepares emergency management-related ordinances and resolutions for adoption by the City Council.

Researches, reviews, and reports on new and/or proposed legislations pertaining to disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and prevention.

Researches, prepares, and monitors grant applications and reporting.

Develops and coordinates public information, education, and related programs essential to facilitate basic self-protection of persons and the community; represents the City with the news media; prepares routine press releases, brochures, and other informational materials

Ensures the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is in a constant state of readiness and all of its systems are operational and up to date. Maintains ability to activate the EOC at all levels for incidents and planned events.

Develops and implements neighborhood-scale disaster preparedness and resilience programs focused on building local connectedness and engagement.

Maintains knowledge of current trends, legislation, and best practices related to disaster and emergency preparedness.

Supervises and directs the activities of staff including employee selection, work assignments, performance evaluations, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.

Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Principles and practices of emergency services program development and administration.
Methods and techniques of developing disaster preparedness programs.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration, and allocation of resources within budget constraints.
Organizational and management practices with respect to the development and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs for the Fire Department. Methods and techniques of writing complete, accurate, and concise reports.
Incident command systems.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures related to area of responsibility.
City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Proper English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Ability to:

Identify, develop, and implement goals, objectives, action plans, practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and work standards in collaboration with other departments.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate emergency services functions and activities with City staff and other governmental, public, and private organizations.
Make sound, independent decisions in emergency situations.
Take actions necessary to ensure the readiness of City for emergency services.
Coordinate emergency operations and activities with other City departments and other agencies.
Identify and respond to community issues, concerns, and needs. Direct the establishment and maintenance of filing and recordkeeping systems.
Analyze situations and adopt a quick effective and responsible course of action.
Prepare and deliver training programs.
Prepare clear and concise reports,…