Senior Emergency Management Officer-Region B Coordinator

Why you’ll love this position:

This is a second-level professional position accountable for developing, implementing, and evaluating one or more phase(s) of a statewide emergency management program. Assists local community groups with developing emergency management plans; coordinates emergency planning with local, state, and federal agencies, and/or charitable organizations. Assists with the management, distribution, and tracking of assigned disaster preparedness funds to include local, state, and federal resources and grant awards. Participates in the development and coordination of emergency management planning. Contacts and advises local officials regarding emergency management matters; explains federal and state requirements and procedures. Independent judgment is required to determine priority of situations/incidents, and to evaluate and determine resources needed based on circumstances of a situation/incident.

All you need for success:

• Knowledge of the phases of emergency management and their relevance to public safety.
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, guides, and precedents pertinent to the assigned emergency management phase(s).
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Skill in managing and resolving conflict in high intensity situations.
• Ability to gather, correlate, summarize, interpret, and report a variety of technical information and data.
• Ability to analyze implications, identify trends, and apply conclusions to complex problems.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required to respond to disaster/emergency situations.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to local, state, and federal representatives on emergency management issues.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, communicate, and apply regulations, procedures, and related emergency management information.
• Knowledge of the different types of private, volunteer, and governmental emergency response and recovery programs and their purpose.
• Ability to coordinate information, people, resources, and organizations to react to emergencies and disasters.

What you’ll do:

Primary duties include:

• Liaison between local officials (including Emergency Management Directors) and SEMA on all matters relating to emergency management. Work in conjunction with the Statewide Volunteer Services Coordinator to integrate volunteer services responsibilities in local emergency management activities. Conduct four quarterly Regional Coordinator meetings/workshops annually to inform and train local officials in their duties and responsibilities. Assist local officials in the development or revision of all-hazard emergency operations plans.
• Support the SEMA training program through participation in courses, seminars and workshops. Participate in state-level exercises.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. Participate in scheduled conference calls and internal regional coordinator meetings.
• Maintain communication with the Division Supervisor to keep him/her advised on regional activities and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Normal work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. However, overtime or unusual working hours maybe required during an emergency event. Occasional same day or overnight travel may be required.

This position has a residency requirement with Region B which includes Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland, Clark, Sullivan, Adair, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Macon, Shelby, Marion, Chariton, Randolph, Monroe and Ralls counties.

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• State of Missouri

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