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Job Description
Job Summary
Mohave County Risk/Emergency Management is currently recruiting for the position of Emergency Management Technician Senior in Kingman, AZ.
Depending on qualifications, may underfill position. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies:
Emergency Management Technician Senior Range 17, Step 1-18: $25.65 - $42.41
(“The typical hiring salary is $25.65 - $31.55 - DOQ.”)
Emergency Management Technician Range 15, Step 1-18: $23.26 - $38.47
(“The typical hiring salary is $23.26 - $28.61 - DOQ.”)
Emergency Management Technician Trainee Range 13, Step 1-18: $21.09 - $34.87
(“The typical hiring salary is $21.09 - $25.93 - DOQ.”)
Position provides specialized complex administrative and technical support for the Emergency Management division in various projects and functions. This is an advanced level class in the Emergency Management Technician series. Positions at this level take the lead support role in emergency activation and associated duties coordinating with other state, county, and local agencies.
REPORTS TO
Work is performed under the direction or general supervision of the Emergency Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
As assigned, may exercise technical, functional, or direct supervision of volunteers and subordinates.
Essential Job Functions- Lead support for Emergency Activation and Readiness functions including attending training sessions for emergency management skills.
- Monitors and tests multiple communication systems for operational integrity; programs radio frequencies; participates in State testing for Emergency situations and other types of radio testing on a regular basis.
- In an emergency situation, oversees setting up and providing basic support for computers, phones, printers, fax machines, radios and satellite phones; manages video conferences; arrangement of functional workspaces; operate State Communication Van (TOAD); distribute, track and provide instruction for the use of cache radios, batteries, satellite phones, and laptops; set up and manage video conferencing unit.
- Supervises activation and operation of emergency operations centers and coordination with County departments and emergency services entities in the public and private sectors.
- Coordinates and supports non-profit emergency assistance organizations and groups, including the Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD).
- Manages grant deliverables to include preparing and submitting quarterly operational/status reports, comprehensive cost expenditure and time/effort reports, and reimbursement requests, including all backup documentation.
- Identifies grants and prepares grant applications to secure funding.
- Monitor program and financial reports; develop and submit necessary budgetary information; administer program budgets.
- Perform finance and administration functions under emergency management activities; develop claims and manage emergency reimbursements and emergency project closeout.
- Coordinates with state and federal agencies for response and recovery operational and financial assistance.
- Creates, reviews, and revises various internal and countywide emergency plans and procedures.
- Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
- Monitors credit card account purchases, transactions and completes required reports.
- Makes necessary travel arrangements; prepares travel advances, processes reimbursement claims, and maintains travel calendar.
- Types, files, faxes, create reports, keep records and answers phones.
- Greets customers and answers complex and/or simple questions and directs inquiries to appropriate personnel.
- Composes correspondence and other documents to respond to inquiries and to obtain, update or provide information.
- Maintains filing, indexing and cross-referencing systems. Stays compliant with state records retention schedules.
- Audits incoming and outgoing data for accuracy, completeness, and quality. Resolves errors and omissions.
- Coordinates the purchase of materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of specifications. Confers with department officials regarding items to be purchased.
- Operates common office machines to include computer keyboards and related peripheral equipment.
- Respond as required in the event of an emergency incident. Serve as a staffer of the Emergency Operations Center.
- Prioritizes and practices personal job safety and monitors, evaluates, and proactively enhances safety practices of coworkers.
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS- Performs related work as required.
- Performs special assignments as requested.
- Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Minimum Qualifications- Associate degree in Emergency Management, Public or Business Administration or related field.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing advanced level technical or office support work in Emergency Services, Incident Command, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff, or related field.
- OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT- Must pass drug screen post offer.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) certification and completion of EMI Professional Development Series certificate.
- Must have the ability to meet Arizona State Forestry Wildland Red Card light duty requirements.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
- Must provide driving history upon acceptance of appointment at no cost to the County.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:- Federal, State, County, and City emergency operations plans and management laws statutes, rules, regulations, guidelines, practices, and procedures.
- Geographical layout of local and regional areas.
- Extensive knowledge and proficiency in a broad range of emergency management theory and practice.
- Homeland Security and other grant guidelines, Emergency Food and Shelter Board guidelines and Fixed Assets Inventory Management Systems (FAIMS) guidelines.
- National Incident Management Systems, command systems and terminology.
- Procedures, terminology, equipment, accepted or common practices, and policies of the assigned specialized work and the department/area to which assigned.
- English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
- Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Filing, index and information systems.
- Organization of the department.
- Applicable rules, laws, regulations, and practices.
- Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulation.
Skill in:- Researching, analyzing, developing, and implementing organizational policies and procedures.
- Emergency functions and required technical operations of communications equipment used in the performance of carrying out assigned duties during any emergency situation.
- Efficiently operating and utilizing modern office machines as necessary to include typewriters, fax transmittal machines, calculators, and the use of computer keyboards and related software and peripheral equipment.
- Interpersonal communication and interagency coordination.
- Comprehensive computer literacy to include use of electronic spreadsheet and word processing applications, etc.
Ability to:- Effectively communicate and establish relationships with the public, staff, and work contacts.
- Use good judgment in assessing an emergency situation and responding appropriately.
- Multi-task with a large number of assignments and a variety of situations.
- Effectively perform the responsibilities of the specialty field and the position.
- Maintain confidentiality. Work independently in completing assigned tasks accurately and maintaining standard correspondence, files, and reports of the office.
- Organize and prioritize assignments, cope with varying demands and work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
- Analyze information, and interpret and apply technical, legal, and departmental information encountered in the performance of responsibilities.
- Develop appropriate, effective, and efficient methods of completing assignments through others.
- Follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Type accurately and at a speed necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
- Set up and work in spreadsheets and word processing applications.
- Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
- Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Respond if needed to assist in emergency response or management activities at hours other than regular work hours.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Mohave County
Show moreWith over 13,400 square miles, Mohave County is the fifth largest county in the U.S., and sixth largest county by population in Arizona . Situated in northwestern Arizona, it borders Utah, Nevada and California and contains elevations from 500 to over 8,400 feet above sea level. Mohave County is a rapidly growing county and has over 209,550 full time residents. Populations can exceed 350,000 during the winter "snowbird" season. Most residents live in one of the four incorporated cities: Kingman (the County seat); Bullhead City; Lake Havasu City; or Colorado City. Mohave County has over 1,000 miles of fresh water shoreline along the Colorado River and its lakes include Mohave, Havasu and Mead. Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, fishing and white water rafting opportunities abound. Wilderness areas lie a short drive in any direction within the County. Campers, hikers, mountain bikers, rock hounds and horseback riders find easy access to scenic trails, hidden creeks, hot springs, and beautiful southwestern vistas. The western portion of the Grand Canyon offers hikers some of the most spectacular views in the United States. Laughlin, Nevada, lies across the Colorado River from Bullhead City providing easy access to gaming activities, entertainment and nightlife. Las Vegas is only 90 minutes from Kingman with a bypass to tour the historic Hoover Dam.
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