Emergency Management Specialist IV; SR

Performs as a journey-level Emergency Management Specialist, independently providing competence in performing assigned tasks; applies and interprets regulations and guidelines; works independently with delegated authority for the delivery of emergency management services; and performs other related duties as required.

The basic objectives of the County’s emergency management programs are to assist the County of Maui to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from emergency disasters within the County of Maui. Classes in the Emergency Management Specialist series are distinguished by their responsibilities for the preparation and planning for natural and human-caused incidents, emergencies, and disasters, and/or the continuity or operational requirements to be implemented before, during, and after emergencies and disasters.

The Emergency Management Specialist IV is the journey-level class in the Emergency Management Specialist series, distinguished by the responsibility to independently perform complex professional work which involves the development, review, and maintenance of appropriate documentation pertinent to one or more phases of emergency management; whereas the Emergency Management Specialist V is distinguished by performing as a senior level specialist, team leader, or a working supervisor of professional staff facilitating programs, projects, and functions with other County agencies, local jurisdictions, other States, Federal agencies, and the private sector.

The Emergency Management Specialist IV class differs from the Emergency Specialist III class, as the Emergency Specialist III class is an independent specialist position within the series and is distinguished by the responsibility of Independently performing a wide range of emergency management duties of moderate complexity while receiving only limited training in the fundamental concepts, principles, techniques, and work processes of emergency management.

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of anyone position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties area logical assignment for the position.)

• Reviews, develops and maintains plans and procedures for emergency response and disaster operations relative to one or more phases of the emergency management program;
• Suggests policies or courses of action that address issues or gaps uncovered during the planning process, or would otherwise improve the County’s disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities;
• Addresses gaps and ensures County documentation is comprehensive, coordinated, and reflective of a whole-community approach to emergency management;
• Develops and maintains Agency-level documentation to include but not limited to the Agency’s strategic vision and continuity of operations;
• Develops, implements, and administers contract financial tracking reports for Countywide services;
• Participates in engaging County, State, Federal, Non-Governmental, and Private Sector stakeholders in the preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery;
• Attends and participates in meetings, conferences, workshops, and public appearances and assists in their coordination and setup;
• Participates in the activation and staffing of the Emergency Operation Center; assists in the development, conduct, and execution of emergency and disaster exercises;
• Performs other related duties as required.

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in emergency management, homeland security, civil…