Emergency management Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Emergency Management Program Specialist

This role involves complex professional and administrative duties in the planning, coordination, and administration of the countywide emergency management program. Operating under general supervision, the individual will independently develop work methods and sequences.

The position entails mandated reviews of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMP) for healthcare facilities, including detailed Emergency Environmental Control (generator) plans for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Responsibilities include detailed reviews, strong writing and reporting skills, data analysis, and tracking the current status and deficiencies of the overall CEMP program plan submissions. The role also requires providing customer service support for assigned program areas, conducting presentations, trainings, and workshops for new facility administrators and other stakeholders, and coordinating with ETS staff for enhancements to the CEMP electronic portal for plan submission and reviews. Additionally, the position may involve reviewing, updating, and developing other Emergency Management plans such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, procedures, checklists, guides, and other hazard-specific plans. Work on projects assigned in the Operations Section, including components for operational readiness, may be required. The role is subject to recall during disasters and other emergencies, and may involve weekend, holiday, and shift work during emergency and/or disaster situations. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders are essential. Experience in managing a major aspect of emergency response in an Emergency Operations Center setting is highly beneficial. Other duties may be assigned by the section manager.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

This is NOT a remote position.

This announcement will remain active until enough applications have been received and may close at any time.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, liberal arts, or any other degree related to emergency management is required. (One year of relevant experience may substitute for each year of required education.)

Two (2) years of experience in emergency management planning or a closely related field is required.

Special Certifications and Licenses

A valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment is required.

Ability to pass a Homeland Security background check (non-classified) is required.

Completion of the following incident command courses within six (6) months of hire is required: FEMA ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.

Advises and assists the division director on all operational and technical matters related to the emergency management program section(s) or function(s) assigned.

Assists municipal, county, and state partners with planning, training, and operational outreach relating to the implementation of assigned emergency management programs.

Maintains operational readiness of the Division and the Emergency Operations Center; plans, coordinates, trains, and exercises groups and individuals that function within the assigned section(s) or function(s) of the emergency management program to ensure that the groups or individuals respond as planned; develops, maintains, trains and exercises the requisite standard operating procedures, checklists and job aids.

Prepares project applications for federal and state funds to provide expansion of facilities and services; researches the feasibility of expanded activities and submits reports to administrative superiors.

Assists in the emergency activation functions of the operations center to ensure the operational readiness and effective performance.

Functions as the duty officer, on a rotating basis, providing the 24-hour emergency point of contact for the Emergency Management Department; provides appropriate referral or information to inquirers and responds appropriately to those situations requiring further intervention.

Develops and delivers emergency management and disaster preparedness education to a variety of audiences.

Assumes project responsibility for administering the activities and operational scope of contracts and grant programs; devises project procedures and schedules; prepares project/progress reports and related data; coordinates preparation of grant proposals and writes grant applications, as needed.

Receives, stores, maintains, and utilizes written materials and equipment necessary for emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery to disaster situations.

Facilitates the accomplishment of work through providing, obtaining and coordinating a variety of services.

Conducts special studies/assessments in conjunction with a project; analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon findings.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies .

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.