Emergency Mgt Spec 2 or 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Description
Salary
Emerg Mgt Spec 2 up to $48,142.59
Emerg Mgt Spec 3 up to $52,428.52Connect passion with purpose. The Fulton County Board of Health provides a variety of services that help protect residents from health threats, increase access to health services to improve health outcomes and provide information that assists Fulton County citizens in living healthier lives.
The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Emergency Mgt Spec 2 or 3 within the Fulton County Board of Health in the Emergency Preparedness Division.
This is a grant funded position.
Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Job Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to provide guidance, support, and technical assistance to state and local public health departments and communities to prepare, prevent, respond, and rapidly recover from public health threats critical to protecting and securing the nation’s public health.
Emergency Mgt Spec 2
Under general supervision, coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities, provides disaster preparedness training and prepares emergency plans and procedures.
Emergency Mgt Spec 3
Under broad supervision, plans, develops, and implements emergency preparedness initiatives. Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities provides disaster preparedness training and prepares emergency plans and procedures. May supervise subordinate staff.
- Under general supervision, coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities, provides disaster preparedness training and prepares emergency plans and procedures.
- Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
- Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas
- Administers emergency/disaster preparedness training
- Collaborates with others to prepare and analyze damage assessments following emergencies
- Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities such as opening shelters, special needs programs and evacuation
- Develops and performs test and evaluation of emergency management plans according to state and federal guidelines
- Develops, plans, and implements emergency preparedness initiatives
- Inspects equipment and facilities to determine their operational and functional capabilities
- May supervise subordinates
- Oversees training activities and monitors budget
- Monitors the operational readiness of hospitals, community health centers, and other responders by observing and participating in periodic training exercises and drills
- Supports planning and preparedness activities of hospitals and other response partners to develop integrated responses to emergencies
- Assists with the coordination and response to emergency hazards.
- Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data and submits reports to the appropriate authorities
- Reports activities on SharePoint
- Coordinates the operation and maintenance of assigned emergency operations center equipment: maintains working knowledge of systems; tests systems; troubleshoots and repairs communications and information technology equipment; serves as systems administrator during emergencies; recruits and manages related volunteer positions
- Ensures compliance with local, state and Federal rules, regulations and standards concerning emergency management, and hazardous materials incidents: collects, maintains, analyzes and interprets data; provides recommendations to command level decision-makers
- Participates in the notification of operational emergency response organizations and activation of public notification systems.
- Job duties include assisting with emergency response planning as well as the development, execution, and documentation of exercises and drills
- Developing and implementing corrective action plans
- Engaging in community outreach and educational activities intended to promote emergency preparedness
- Assisting with any operational needs during times of response; managing a broad scope of volunteers
- Performs duties related to supporting emergency preparedness initiatives and assisting in formulating and maintaining emergency plans, procedures, and checklists needed in response to Public Health-related or other emergency events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public health, emergency management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience in emergency management.
Additional Information
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
Fulton County Board of Health accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. Fulton County Board of Health will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check/fingerprinting and reference checks.
As an employee of Fulton County Board of Health, in the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: fcboh.hr@dph.ga.gov
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.
Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data involving modification of existing policies, strategies, and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a managerial capacity for a division or organizational unit; includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform moderately complex algebraic and geometric operations; ability to utilize principles of basic probability and statistical inference.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; deal with concrete and abstract variables; and analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.
*District 3-2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected categories when making selections.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
