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REPORTS TO: Emergency Management Coordinator

FLSA STATUS: Exempt – Administrative

CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

PAY GRADE: 120

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes – Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to provide community education, planning support, and logistical support to the Emergency Management division of Athens-Clarke County. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in county wide planning operations, developing community education programs and offering Community Emergency Response Team trainings to the community, and assisting in response operations to include shelter set up and take down. Performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

Work Schedule:  Generally, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Week to week schedules may vary and include some extended and flexible hours based on evening and weekend responsibilities. Will be required to work on some evenings and weekends.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC’s safe driving policy.

Emergency Position

This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration or other related discipline with two years of experience in emergency management or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Most possess or obtain State of Georgia Certified Emergency Manager certification within 18 months of hire date.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Administers a variety of special departmental programs. Acts as a liaison and coordinator between county agencies, private sector, local jurisdictions, State and Federal agencies, and/or other related programs.

Prepares grant applications and administers grants.

Develops and writes reports. Prepares County for an emergency and/or natural disaster and determines potential hazards and implements mitigation plans.

Administers applicable State and Federally mandated programs.

Responds to emergency and/or disaster situations. Assists in the coordination of emergency resource allocations, personnel and materials, and the dissemination of public information in a disaster situation.

Recognizes hazardous weather conditions and monitors and relays weather conditions utilizing weather tracking systems.

Plans, designs and executes emergency response exercises; operates emergency communication systems and equipment; activates and staffs the emergency operation center; and assists in recovery activities in the event of an emergency.

Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, draws conclusions, and makes appropriate recommendations.

Operates computers and related software applications.

Coordinates disaster recovery efforts and plans.

Communicates effectively with co-workers, supervisor, the general public and others to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.