Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Portage County is looking to hire a full time, experienced Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator. This position is located in Stevens Point, WI.
Pay range is $59,729 – $72,148 / year
What are the primary job duties of the position?
EPCRA (Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act):
Primary manager for all EPCRA related functions. Responsible for ensuring EPCRA compliance in County with respect to federal, state, and local statutes.
Assist in administration of all EPCRA grant programs through authorship of grant proposals and the subsequent programming and management of awards.
Organize and conduct exercises that meet EPCRA requirements: table-top, functional, and full-scale exercises.
Conduct Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)/EPCRA public outreach campaign(s).
Administer LEPC meetings through documentation of minutes, report preparation and maintenance of all LEPC records.
Annually, maintain all Tier-Two (response plan required) information for reporting and planning facilities following state and federal guidance.
Complete the annual LEPC administrative requirements to include the publishing of the EPCRA Notice of Public Availability annually.
Annually update and maintain off-site facility plans.
Develop off-site plans for new facilities that use, store, or manufacture hazardous materials.
Train facilities managers and first responders in the utilization of standardized reporting software systems.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
Assist in the development and maintenance of the entire County Emergency Operations Plan with annexes/Emergency Support Function’s annually.
Serve as the Emergency Management Director to ensure the continuity of government (COG) when the Coordinator is unavailable.
Conduct Emergency Management related public education/outreach activities.
Conduct Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant exercises in the County and regionally, as required.
Directly contribute to management of all component phases of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG); contribute to County program of work goal achievement.
Maintains the EMPG portion of the Emergency Management budget; develop requests for proposal, conduct procurement, allocate funds according to priorities and situational changes.
Assist and support development of the Portage County all-hazard mitigation plan; conduct ongoing maintenance, as appropriate.
Continuously assess mitigation strategies, as outlined in the all-hazard mitigation plan; provide viable alternatives.
Monitor and maintain database records relative to emergency notification system.
Assure County training and certification compliance with federal guidelines; organize training as required.
Coordinate with local volunteer and non-government entities: Amateur Radio Emergency Services/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (ARES/RACES) group, American Red Cross, United Way, etc.
Coordinate with municipal leaders to establish appropriate level of community readiness.
Support emergency operations center (EOC), incident command post (ICP) or other related operations as directed.
Be prepared to support ongoing operations in case of County emergencies.
Conduct and/or coordinate damage assessments using the Uniform Disaster Situation Report (UDSR).
Assist in the development, processing, and management of Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) public/individual assistance grants.
Personally responsible for professional development necessary to achieve certified emergency management credentials.
Oversees, coordinates, directs, or assists in the management of search and rescue operations.
Respond to emergencies that may threaten life or property.
What are the minimum qualifications?
Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Emergency Management, Risk Management or related field strongly preferred.
Two years’ experience in an administrative or planning capacity highly desirable.
Experience in finding resources and building partnerships, such as one may find working for a non-profit organization, highly desirable.
Minimum 2 years’ experience with personal computer operation and Windows operating systems. Experience using social media preferred.
Incident Command training; IS 100, 200, 700, and 800 preferred.
Grant writing and administration experience preferred.
Purchasing/procurement experience preferred.
Experience organizing groups and/or training preferred.
State Certified Emergency Manager preferred.
Contact Human Resources for a complete position description: hr@co.portage.wi.gov
Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;
Vacation – available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 6.95%!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
TO APPLY: https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/
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