Emergency Manager - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"The City of Kodiak is recruiting for regular, full-timenbsp;strong style=" font-weight: 700;"Emergency Manager/strong/spanstrong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;".nbsp;/strongUnder general administrative direction of the City Manager or designee, this position is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering comprehensive emergency management programs for all Kodiak communities including disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation; interdepartmental and interagency coordination, training, and analysis of effective disaster management services; evaluating, improving, and promoting comprehensive disaster planning efforts; and providing complex staff assistance. In the event of a natural or human-caused disaster that may threaten Kodiak communities, this position is required to perform emergency duties as directed by the Emergency Services Director.nbsp;brbrThe goal of the City is to provide quality municipal services as efficiently and effectively as possible within guidelines established by local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and regulations. The Emergency Manager is responsible for coordinating activities including emergency preparedness, planning, response, coordination of recovery efforts, and provide specialized support for emergency management programs, functions and activities. The Emergency Manager must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and is responsible for maintaining a level of professional expertise and image that promotes efficient use of the resources available./ph2Position Duties/h2pulliManages and coordinates a variety of emergency planning activities with other agencies and jurisdictions, and assists with coordinating efforts in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Oversees and participates in the coordination, development, and maintenance of the Kodiak Emergency Operations Plan; participates in the development and maintenance of the Borough Hazard Mitigation Plan; ensures plans are approved, updated, and distributed. Coordinates and maintains inventory of emergency contacts, Borough and City’s physical resources explicitly allocated./liliAnalyzes hazards and assures City and regional compliance with local, state and federal emergency planning regulations. Makes appropriate Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) additions and modifications./liliFormulates and implements operating policy to facilitate programs and the EOP throughout the community. Oversees and manages the development of program policies, goals and objectives./liliFunctions as part of incident command or general staff during an emergency. Coordinates and assists City staff to effectively deal with non-routine emergencies./liliEnsures the availability, security, and usability of the EOC. Activates the EOC, as directed by the City Manager or designee, including coordinating and facilitating EOC activities. Shares responsibility with other members to learn and notify the team, of developing emergency or disaster-related conditions or incidents that may involve or affect the City; monitors intergovernmental and private-sector warning-notification platforms and systems./liliOversees and/or performs a variety of highly complex professional technical, analytical and consultative work focusing on project development and implementation; organizational assessment and evaluation; program evaluation; and program recommendations./liliManages, coordinates, and facilitates, in conjunction with the Emergency Services Coordinator, the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and updates the Kodiak Emergency Operational Plan to maintain compliance with AS 26.23.073/liliDevelops information in support of federal and state grants and prepares applications and submittal packages. Accurately and clearly conveys directives, assignments, instruction and other information from management to staff as directed./liliDevelops program goals, objectives, and budget proposals; consults with City and Borough Administration and Directors to develop program goals. Oversees and participates in the research of opportunities for external funding for special program needs. Expedites the recovery of funds from the state, federal government, and private property owners./liliDevelops work plans, timelines, and resource allocations for assigned projects; monitors progress to ensure objectives are met; prepares reports and recommendations./liliPlans and organizes assignments to achieve established objectives and time schedules, including assigning work activities, projects, and programs; monitoring work flow; reviewing and evaluating work products, methods, and procedures; developing methodology and schedules; completing or directing staff in completing assigned or special projects; preparing or overseeing the preparation of final reports and recommendations./liliConducts complex analysis of relevant laws and regulations and assures City compliance with local, State, and Federal emergency planning regulations. Reviews work products or activities for adherence and compliance with sound management practice and Federal and State laws and guidelines. Recommends changes, additions, or revisions to policies and processes./liliInterprets and provides advice regarding local emergency program policies and procedures to Directors, the City Manager, and elected officials; provides complex staff support on matters pertaining to emergency management. Delivers presentations on program activities./liliServes as liaison and aids municipal departments, employees, and the public regarding local emergency management policies, practices, and processes. Evaluates emergency management planning for departments and provides guidance, as needed. Oversees and participates in the coordination of mitigation and planning activities with other municipal departments./liliOversees and coordinates or develops the design, implementation, and evaluation of emergency exercises to prepare municipal staff for effective response to major emergencies and to test the response system, including analyzing and recommending improvements; defines roles and expectations during various types of exercises; prepares reports on operations and activities. Collaborates with local stakeholders, and state and federal representatives, on the development and implementation of multi-agency exercises./liliLeads and/or participates in public outreach events to increase the readiness of residents and visitors and works towards building a culture of preparedness in Kodiak./liliServes as primary contact between the City of Kodiak / Kodiak Island Borough and State of Alaska Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management for program information, activities, training, and exercises./liliPerforms other related duties as assigned./li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pHigh school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and Bachelor's degree in emergency services, emergency management, or related field; five years of progressively responsible professional experience in emergency preparedness and response, preferably in the public sector, or public safety; including at least one year of supervisory or program management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.brbrulliValid Alaska Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire/liliPossess or ability to obtain the following FEMA certifications within six months (emNewer versions of the classes are acceptable.)/em: IS-100.b, IS-200.b, IS-700.a, IS-800.b, IS-120.a, IS-230.d, IS-235.b, IS-240.b, IS-241.b, IS-242.b, IS-244.b/li/ulLicensing Preferred:ulliCertified Emergency Manager (CEM)   /li/ul/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pstrong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"uKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES/u /strongspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"(Generally describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.):/spanbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"Knowledge of:/spanul style="padding: 0 0 0 40px; margin: 0 0 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"li style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Principles and practices of emergency and general program management; including application of Federal, State, and local laws and policies and standards regarding program needs;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Local disaster threats and appropriate mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery actions for EOC coordinated incidents;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Strategic planning methods with emphasis on services related to emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Municipal organizational principles and practices;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Principles and practices of organizational management, training, and supervision;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Incident command system;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Emergency management systems;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Local geography/cartography;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, policies, procedures and regulations;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Community and public relations principles./li/ulspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"Ability to:/spanul style="padding: 0 0 0 40px; margin: 0 0 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"li style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Organize, develop, direct, and implement a comprehensive program and conduct educational programs for borough/city employees and the public;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Facilitate and coordinate the work of teams, committees, and other groups;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Identify and analyze hazards, risks, and organizational capabilities and assess emergency preparedness;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Develop / update operational and strategic plans;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Communicate orally, including public speaking and in writing, with a variety of cross-cultural audiences clearly, concisely and effectively;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with public officials, diverse individuals and groups, and public agencies, especially during critical emergency incidents; and obtain consensus from groups with widely disparate and sometimes opposing views or needs;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Develop and maintain relationships with other agencies and provide leadership in bringing intergovernmental and community partners together to enhance service;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine proper course of action and resources needed while working under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations, and serve on-call for EOC operation;/lili style="padding: 0; margin: 0"Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work./li/ulbrbrstronguPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/u:/strongbrPositions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.brbrFunctions of this position require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and outdoors; walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; ability to speak and hear to exchange information; and ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations, and the ability to drive and operate assigned equipment.brbrVery Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.brbrstronguWORKING CONDITIONS/u:/strongbrWork is primarily performed in routine office environment, with occasional travel to other work or project sites. May require exposure to inclement weather conditions or a full range of environmental conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. Occasionally may work in confined spaces, near structural, environmental, mechanical and electrical hazards, and noises. brbrNon-traditional work hours are necessary, including working extended hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to respond to emergency calls at any hour./p