Job description

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

REQUISITION #23-47

R E C R U I T M E N T N O T I C E
As an employer, DeSoto County will not permit discrimination because of race, color, handicap, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or political affiliation. We make every effort to employ best-qualified individuals. Preference shall be given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans as provided by Chapter 295, Laws of Florida.

POSITION: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
POSITION #: 90109
DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SALARY RANGE: $33,072.00 - $51,261.60
OPENING DATE: MAY 02, 2023
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is very responsible work in specialized emergency management program activities. Activities may include the development, revision, and maintenance of the DeSoto County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and supporting components. Perform specialized emergency management financial coordination, development, grant tracking and reporting. All other scope of work activities as assigned. Work is performed under the direction of the Emergency Management Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Participate in the development, revision, and maintenance of the DeSoto County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan (CEMP) and supporting components.

2. Annually review Disaster plans for all Assisted Living Facilities, nursing home and hospital. Plan reviews are based on
OCHA’s established criteria. Correspond with each facility as necessary.

3. Coordinate with Operations Section/ESF8 Health and Medical (DOH) staff the County’s Special Needs Shelter Program.
4. Maintain current database of SN clients, supported by annual renewal.
5. Maintain current SN information on department web page.
6. Coordinate SN client emergency notification as necessary.
7. Prepare and submit for renewal the Shelter Agreement between BOCC and South Florida State College for use as the County

Special Needs Shelter.
8. Maintain list of county personnel assigned to assist with SN shelter set up, break-down and custodial services while in use as shelter.
9. Assist in the preparation of EMPA, EMPG, and SHSGP Grant document for BOCC approval. Upon execution, maintain department copy and submitted to FDEM. Utilize grant Scope of Work to maintain ongoing tracking of grant activities.
10. Process grant reimbursement claims on behalf of the county.
11. Complete quarterly fiscal reports and provide to FDEM via SharePoint Portal.
12. Complete quarterly Scope of Work deliverables and provide to FDEM via SharePoint Portal.
13. Ensure department utilizes grant funds appropriately.
14. Process department monthly bills and record for grant tracking.
15. Prepare department purchase orders as necessary
16. Secure department office supplies, following Purchasing Department guidelines.
17. Assist Department Director with preparation of annual budget.
18. Provide necessary assistance in local awareness programs, emergency exercises and training events.
19. Work with county purchasing officer to establish vendor agreements or MOU's with Debris Contractors.
20. As situations allow, support External Communications (ESF 14) to include establishing a Standard Operating Procedures for EOC Call Center operation. SOP to include identify staff to fill established positions, and coordinating with county
PIO for approved talking points or general hurricane or storm preparedness tips and emergency information.

21. As situations allow, support Logistic Section Chief with resource procurement, tracking, storage and delivery.
22. Maintain effective working relationships with support agencies.
23. Perform other duties as required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of plan development techniques
• Possess computer knowledge and skills
• Ability to become proficient in the knowledge of local, state and federal regulations relative to emergency management programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship to ensure coordination capabilities with associates, public officials, and the general public.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn use of computer/word processor, copier, telephone, facsimile machine, and other communications equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduation supplemented by three (3) years’ experience or training in planning, project management and/or an equivalent of training, education and experience will be considered.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License. Certified in the following:

• ICS-100.b Introduction to the Incident Command System (other ICS 100 variations are also acceptable)
• ICS-200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) – An Introduction
• IS-800.c National Response Framework, An Introduction
• G-300 Intermediate All-Hazard NIMS ICS Review for Expanding Incidents
• G-400 Advances ICS – Command and General Staff: Complex Incidents

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and availability to attend required training or conferences and implement knowledge attained.
• Willingness and availability to work extended hours as necessary to respond to and/or recover from an incident or condition.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without aid)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer
• Ability to enter data at a prescribed rate of speed
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time.
• Walking, standing, bending, stooping
• Driving

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Primarily works inside in an office environment, however, circumstances may require work outdoors in various weather conditions.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)
TO APPLY VISIT: www.desotobocc.com or www.employflorida.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,072.00 - $51,261.60 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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