APPLICATIONS and job descriptions ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
CHIEF CLERK'S OFFICE
susquehanna county COURTHOUSE, 11 maple street, montrose
Post date: 8/1/08
Applications will be taken through the end of
business day Friday, August 15, 2008.
Position:
ema coordinator
Department: emergency management
Salary
is Commensurate with experience
Minimum Requirements:
A) Education/Training:
Associate degree in Emergency
Management, Communication Technology, Community Planning, Public
Administration or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience
and training
B) Work Experience:
Extensive successful
experience in field of emergency services, leadership, administration and
communication technology
C) Understanding of Title 35, Act 165, 227 & 147, as well as federal
legislation and regulations governing the delivery of disaster assistance
and hazard reduction programs.
Knowledge, Skill and
Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of emergency management
principles and practices.
Ability to supervise and train employees and
develop a staff of volunteer personnel.
Maintain knowledge of telecommunications, radio
and emergency information record systems, radiological instruments,
two-way radios, warning systems and other instruments needed for
emergency detection and preparedness, response and recovery.
Ability to function effectively under extended
stress and in conditions requiring rapid evaluation of information and
decision making.
Exceptional ability to deal with and effectively
communicate with a diversity of people.
Ability to analyze complex and/or technical
problems and identify solutions.
Ability to make effective presentations before
elected officials, management, employee groups and the general public.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop, implement and manage a budget.
Ability to oversee and work on contracts and
grants.
Must possess ability to function independently,
have flexibility and personal integrity and the ability to work
effectively with others and/or independently.
Must possess demonstrated leadership abilities.
Must possess a valid
PA Driver’s License and a willingness to travel as needed. Must be
insurable.
Must work effectively under multiple deadlines and
manage time and projects effectively to meet required deadlines.
Do what is necessary to keep EMA Department
running efficiently.
Assume duties of 911 Coordinator when necessary,
but as not to interfere with Emergency Management Coordinator duties and
responsibilities.
Skill in operating a personal computer, including
experience and competency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Power
Point, Publisher and Access.)
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsible for total County EMA operations.
Develop and implement an all-hazards emergency
management program in compliance with all applicable State and Federal
laws, codes, regulations, and Executive Orders governing homeland
security, emergency management, emergency services, emergency
communications and health and safety issues.
Collaborate and cooperate with County departments
and services to ensure the comprehensive integration of all phases of
emergency management into County governance, including floodplain
management, risk reduction, and planning and community development.
Prepare, execute and monitor the fiscal resources
of the department and projects and contracts assigned to the department.
Oversee, coordinate, research, develop administer and/or process state
and federal grants and payment requests and ensure compliance. The
annual budget, grant applications and contracts will be presented to the
Susquehanna Emergency Service Advisory Committee for review and County
Commissioners for approval. A monthly accounting of the annual budget
and all grants will be presented to the County Commissioners and
Susquehanna Emergency Services Advisory Committee.
Recommend department policy to County
Commissioners and be responsible for direct supervision of all
department employees.
Establish and maintain the County’s Emergency
Operation Plan.
Establish and
maintain organizational and procedural plan – including incident
activation and deactivation - for the Emergency Operations Center, in
compliance with Commonwealth requirements and protocols.
Perform required coordination with Federal, State,
Municipal and Volunteer organizations to ensure the most feasible public
safety posture possible. And assist municipalities, businesses and
volunteer organizations in disaster planning and both short and long
term response and recovery.
Consult and advise County Commissioners with
regard to a disaster or disaster threat and act as Chief of Staff on
emergency management issues for the Commissioners.
Proactively assess County area of risk for
emergency situations and plans for preventing disaster situations.
Prepare all required County, State, and Federal
reports including financial and strategic plan.
Participate as a member of the Local Emergency
Planning Committee and be responsible for updating all off site response
plans.
Provide training for all Emergency Operation
Center staff and volunteers.
Develop and successfully conduct yearly emergency
preparedness disaster exercises in support of a robust, all-hazards
emergency management program.
Conduct annual review of County preparedness
plans, vulnerability assessments and capability assessments, evaluate
program compliance and recommend policy and program changes.
Interpret emergency management rules and
regulations; recommend policy and program changes to respond to and
comply with changing requirements.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
in accordance with County, State and Federal rules and regulation.
Provide training for Local Emergency Coordinators
and elected officials on responsibilities at the local level.
Represent the County within the community and in
professional organizations, associations, and working groups such as the
Northeast PA. Emergency Response Group Executive Committee, the
Susquehanna County Emergency Preparedness Task Force and the Bradford
Susquehanna EMS Council and Susquehanna County Communication Committee.
Develop, implement and maintain programs,
including federally mandated planning initiatives, necessary to maximize
State and Federal funding on an annual basis as well as post-disaster.
Attend seminars, training and meetings as
instructed.
Serve as “on call” and available 24 hours/day, 365
days/year. Respond to Emergency Operation Center during any emergency
situation or activation. Must be available to work evenings, weekends
and unusual hours as necessary.
Perform related work as required or assigned.
Ensures all staff are trained and certified as
required to perform their basic functions and ensure public safety.
Prepare and maintain mutual aid agreements with
neighboring Counties.
Responsible for developing and maintaining
Emergency Action Plans for County Flood Control Dams.
Provide a monthly written status and project
report to the County Commissioners and Susquehanna Emergency Services
Advisory Committee.
Provide for certified contracted teams for
Hazardous Material Response.
Must keep all certifications current.
Must review and update emergency plans- County
Emergency Operation Plans, Hazard Mitigation Plan and continuity of
Operations Plan – within the first year of hire and then review them
every 24 months thereafter.
Required
Certifications:
Within 6 Months of Hire:
HazMat Awareness
Certification
Decon
Awareness Level
Introduction
to Hazard Mitigation, FEMA IS-393.A
Introduction
to the Public Assistance Process, FEMA IS-630
Within 12 Months of
hire:
Emergency
Response to Terrorism Basic Concepts
FEMA and
PEMA Courses for Basic County Coordinator
National
Incident Management System (NIMS)
HazMat
Operations Certification
National
Response Framework
Incident
Command
Terrorism
Awareness and Operations
Personnel
Management Course
Decon
Operations Level
Within 24 months of hire:
Emergency Response to Terrorism Tactical Considerations
for Company Officers
Introduction to Debris Operations in FEMA’s Public
Assistance Program
(FEMA IS-632)
Within 36 months of hire:
FEMA and
PEMA Courses for Advance County Coordinator
Floodplain Management
Post date: 7/17/08
Applications will be taken through the end of
business day Friday, August 1, 2008.
Position: 911 systems manager/database
analyst
Department: 911
Reports to: 911
Coordinator
Supervises: None
Union Position
Minimum
Requirements and Qualifications:
High School Diploma
or GED equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
(Any combination of experience which indicates possession of
the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:)
Knowledge of ARCVIEW
software a plus.
Must
have knowledge of computer input and information retrieval practices and
procedures using a keyboard and/or peripheral equipment. Knowledge of
general office procedures and must be able to write legibly. Knowledge of
the County geographical layout as relayed to the municipalities. Functional
knowledge of the operations of an Enhanced 911 Center and understand the
functional use of the Global Positioning System(GPS).** Ability to read
road maps and interpret mapping data. Ability to carry out work assignments
with a high degree of accuracy with minimal supervision. Ability to
communicate effectively with associates and the public. Knowledge of the
following Microsoft programs; Word, Excel and Access.
**Indicated
development after employment.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Gathers, complies and
verifies the appropriate data from the Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers,
Competitive Local Exchange Carriers, Wireless Providers and other public
records to maintain the following 911 Databases:
Master
Street Address Guide (MSAG)
Automatic
Location Identification (ALI) Database
Computer
Aided Dispatching (CAD) Database
Emergency
Service Number (ESN) File
Maintains, administers and where existing
manufacturer warranties allow or require such, repairs Administrative
Computer System
Coordination of County’s Standard Address
Project including the development, installation and maintenance of the
required GIS Mapping and Addressing system(s). Development and maintenance
of the GIS mapping and address files as related to 911 call taking and
dispatching location information of both wire-line and wireless calls.
Maintenance of the GIS Mapping and Address files as related to 911 call
taking and dispatching location information for both wired and wireless
calls. Maintenance of wireless tower site location and sector database as
relayed to FCC Docket 94-102 the Phase I and II wireless 911 call
processing. Maintains the appropriate documentation for records retention
and backup of the 911 databases. With the 911 Coordinator develops and
maintains the Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) as related to the 911
Databases and GIS 911 Operational Data. With the 911 Coordinator works as a
liaison person with the emergency service organizations of the
municipalities as related to the 911 databases and GIS 911 Operational
Data. Performs maintenance and repair on CML CPE, peripheral equipment and
software, and in accordance with manufacturer-supplied training, installs
additional equipment associated with, or connected to, the E911 system.
Maintains digital logging system, hardware and software components.
Acquires, installs or develops; and maintains any necessary hardware,
software, code or databases required for the operations of the Department.
Maintains and administers any electronic mail, website or information
distribution or retrieval systems in or for the Department. Advises
Coordinator and staff on technical issues relating to Radio Communications
if necessary. With Coordinator, develops specifications and parameters for
new or replacement equipment.
Performs any duties necessary to ensure the reliable, consistent and safe
operation of the systems in the Department, and any other functions to
assist the department, emergency services, or County personnel with
technical issues on a 24-7 basis.
Performs duties as a dispatcher as requested, after proper training.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform the duties and
responsibilities of the position in a normal office environment. Must be
able to work outdoors to perform field addressing assignments which will
require working from a vehicle or on foot.
Special
Requirements: Must pass a County background check with no record of criminal
convictions. Must understand that part of the position functions involves
the handling of CONFIDENTIAL DATA, disclosure of which is protected by Law.
Must comply with all Susquehanna County’s Employment Policies. Will be
required to attend training sessions, some of which may require overnight
travel, to develop and maintain occupational proficiency.
