Job Summary
Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for professional planning and oversight of the Emergency Planning program within Warren County EMA. This position requires significant contact and coordination with first responders and volunteer groups, municipalities, regional and state organizations. Work is required throughout Warren and surrounding counties and attendance at evening meetings is required. The Emergency Management Planner translates federal emergency preparedness initiatives into regional and local first response contexts. Depending upon workload and skills of the incumbent, the Emergency Management Planner may also carry out projects or manage programs in other areas of the agency’s work, such as transportation planning, GIS, land use planning, hazard mitigation, community development and grants management and hazardous materials compliance.
The Emergency Management Planner is under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Executive Director. The position requires communication and coordination with all staff members working on related projects, as well as Fiscal court and city commission members, local officials, state, federal and regional organizations, and the public. The public are our number one customer along with the safety of other responders and local government.
Job Required Qualifications
- A High school diploma, GED, or college degree or equivalent in Emergency planning in a closely related field such as, First response agencies, Fire Service, law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, Homeland security, Meteorology, Emergency Management, or military. A broad base of knowledge and skills in community Emergency management and planning Experience is required.
- A degree (Bachelors, Master, Doctorate) is preferred in a relevant above-listed field and may be substituted for experience.
- Must be able to effectively converse, write and conduct business in the English language using proper grammar.
- Must possess good verbal skills ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, peers, management, and the public with clear easily understood explanations and directions.
- Must possess basic mathematical skills to perform computations during emergency response.
- Demonstrated abilities to work with complex regulations and issues.
- Must possess reasoning skills for educated decisions that are timely, well researched and reflective of decisions impact, based on emergency event challenges.
- To work individually, or as a part of a team and to represent the agency in its work with local municipalities, state agencies, Regional Groups, citizens organizations and the public are essential.
- Advanced Computer Skills. GPS and or GIS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Possess Basic landline, Cellphone Telephone Skills.
- Instructional Skills.
- Motor Vehicle Operations.
- Other job-specific tools as assigned.
- The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. or more.
- Shall be required to travel for required training that applies to this position.
- Must be a US Citizen 18 years old or older, with a valid KY Driver’s license and reside within Warren County within 6 months of employment.
- Must sign and maintain a confidentiality agreement.
- Must maintain personal Integrity and remain free of any felony convictions.
- Must adhere to the applicable provisions of the Department Rules and Regulations, the Personnel Policy Manual, the Warren County Administrative Code, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and polices set forth by appropriate authorities.
This individual must display positive communication, Objectivity, sound judgement, willingness to solve problems, be self-motivated with the ability to self-direct when required and a commitment to serve the citizens of Bowling Green and Warren County.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
- It is preferred that the candidate have completed the following National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Courses: IS-100, IS-700, IS-800, IS-200, G191, ICS 300, ICS 400, IS-2200, E/L/G-2300.
- It is required that the candidate possess or obtain training at the Hazardous Materials Operations Level within six months of employment.
- It is preferred that pertinent and related public safety certifications and/or licenses (i.e. Certified Law enforcement Officer, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Firefighter, etc.) currently held are maintained.
- Must possess a valid Kentucky Operators License to operate a motor vehicle.
- It is preferred that the candidate possesses or can obtain training to allow the jurisdiction to certify the employee as a Hazardous Materials Response Technician and/or Specialist within one year of employment.
- It is preferred that the candidate possesses or can obtain training to allow the jurisdiction to certify the employee as an instructor thru a certifying agency such as Law enforcement, Fire service, Emergency Medical service, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management, US Government contractor, Environmental Protection Agency, University, or another certifying agency.
- It is preferred that the candidate possess or obtain certification as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) from the International Association of Emergency Managers within two year(s) of employment.
Salary Description:
$20.00-$35.00/ Hour based on experience.
Contact:
Lacy Hughes
Warren County Judge Executives office
429 East Tenth Street
Bowling green, Ky 42101
[email protected]