Position Summary:

Assist with the development and implementation of emergency operations planning, training, outreach and response efforts for the Allen County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (ACHSEM) for natural, technological, CBRNE, terrorism and human initiated hazards or events. Assists to ensure emergency management program requirements are met as outlined in Local, State or Federal grant or regulatory requirements. Collaborate with internal County departments, local, State and Federal partners for planning, training, exercise and response efforts. Serve as the County 911 Coordinator ensuring compliance with all State and Federal laws, as well as understanding the county 911 policy manual and resolutions which are directed toward fulfilling the responsibilities and duties of this position.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development and maintenance of the County Emergency Operations Plans and tools to include but not limited to: plan annexes, continuity of operations plans, incident command checklists, incident command forms, Emergency Operations Center facility/resource instructions, contact rosters, resource rosters, equipment user guides
• Help to establish and staff the county EOC during emergencies
• Acts as a representative of ACHSEM at internal, community, state or federal meetings, trainings, exercises or conferences as delegated by the ACHSEM Director
• Assists in preparation, convening, and facilitation of emergency management meetings and emergency exercises to include but not limited to, table tops, functional and full scale exercises for county operations and localized exercise events
• Assists with developing media releases and public service announcements. Participate in live interviews for educational or outreach efforts with media sources.
• Assists with the development, documentation and reconciliation of any emergency management program grant received as assigned by the ACHSEM Director
• Assists with coordination, testing, inventory, maintenance and training of county emergency response equipment or resources; to include but not limited to EOC facilities equipment, outreach and marketing materials, response trailers, communication vehicle, bomb squad vehicles and equipment, HAZMAT vehicles and equipment, MARCS Radios, and social media (Facebook, Website, Facebook, email)
• Assist with coordination of County Emergency Management volunteers to include but not limited to: education tracking, contact information management and task assignment
• Assist with coordination and management of related emergency management software programs to include but not limited to: Alert Allen County, Aloha, CAMEO, Marplot, CAPE and WebEOC.
• Assist with general office management to include but not limited to: electronic and hardcopy document filing, communications to citizens, processing of mail, coordination of deposits and invoices, etc.
• Operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of investigating emergency situations, meetings, out-of-county travel and other activities as required
• Perform all duties in close coordination with the ACHSEM Director
• May act in capacity of ACHSEM Director in his/her absence
• Coordinate County 911 operations; to include contract negations with vendors, equipment maintenance, dispatcher training, correspondence with State, Local and Federal agencies
• Assist with coordinating the County Hazmat Team; maintain team roster, training records, incident forms, maintain County Hazmat plan, liaise with the County HAZMAT Chief

Qualifications:

Specific Job Skills:

The position requires considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management and community planning with a working knowledge of the functions and pr