Administrative Officer - Public Safety, Health & Welfare; Promotional

** THIS POSITION IS PROMOTIONAL AND ONLY OPEN TO CITY OF STAMFORD EMPLOYEES**

Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare, organizes emergency preparedness activities, updating emergency procedures and policies; coordinating decisions during an emergency in the absence of the Director. Manages high-level administrative activities for the Office of Public Safety, Health and Welfare. Serves as liaison and internal support to all Public Safety Departments (Police, Fire, EMS, Health, Human Services, 911 Communications, etc.).

Performs related duties as required.

• Performs related duties as required.
• Participates in the formulation, preparation, and control of the Public Safety budget.
• Participates in the Administration of emergency services funds received under various federal and state programs and other fiscal aid programs ensuring funds are used appropriately.
• Participates in program changes, development of goals and short and long-range planning.
• Evaluates and develops methods, procedures, forms, and program for emergency services.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of support staff.
• Provides back up to the Director of Public Safety to provide essential services during major disasters.
• Represents the Director of Public Safety in meetings with City officials, union representatives and others as directed.
• Screens questions from the public concerning department policies and procedures.
• Coordinates incoming correspondence, visitors, and telephone calls with the availability of Director.
• Serves as Emergency Messaging Coordinator for residents, nonprofits, businesses, and elected officials.
• Coordinates and activates all emergency messaging utilizing the statewide emergency notification system to provide urgent messaging.
• Manages social media, the City’s website, and phone messaging for emergency communication to the public.
• Administers reverse 911, texting and email notifications.
• Serves as Communication Liaison with the State of Connecticut and the State Emergency Operations Center
• Communicate and documents pertinent emergency operations to the State and other municipalities utilizing statewide Web EOC and other forms of communication.
• Serves as document control coordinator for all Public Safety and Emergency Management Policies and Procedures (LEOP, School Safety Plans, Active Shooter Protocols, Joint Arson Task Force Protocols, Stamford Incident Management System (SIMS), and Emergency Management Quick Guide).
• Assists the Emergency Management Director during EOC activations.
• Serves as a member of the Emergency Management Team/Unified Command.
• Support the Command Staff with safety, liaising and public information.
• Necessitates training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and with Incident Command Functions.

• Assists with contract deliverables and compliance.
• Coordinates with nonprofits and residents regarding issues and concerns.
• Maintains complex files and records for compliance with local, state and nations safety laws, guidelines and ordinances.

• Assist Director with social media postings, website, and media releases, etc.
• Coordinates activities to ensure timely submission of documents or information that may be required of several staff personnel to complete a major project.
• Exercises considerable judgment in disseminating information, making referrals to the appropriate authority, initiating, and composing correspondence.
• Researches and compiles confidential safety and other data for staff and officials.
• Composes correspondence, complex reports, resolutions, contracts, and other communications.

• Manages Emergency Management department database/systems;provides information to the public and staff regarding City operations and established emergency policies and procedures.
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