Emergency Operations Coordinator Newport News

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Estimated Hiring Range: $60,000 - $65,000 Based on Experience

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating and implementing the City’s emergency preparedness plans for severe weather, mass care, radiological emergencies, public alerts, or other emergency events. This position serves as primary coordinator for public education activities for the Division of Emergency Management and manages the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program. The position is assigned to the Emergency Operations Center during emergency and disaster response activations.

Reports to the Emergency Preparedness Manager.

Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of the division’s disaster preparedness activities; engages key stakeholders and implements public education initiatives. Responsible for ensuring public, private and nonprofit stakeholders are trained and educated on their respective responsibilities in the Emergency Operations Plan. Develops and utilizes discussion-based and functional exercises to reinforce training. Develops and maintains the EOC Team training schedule and an annual training calendar with a three-year regional exercise plan for Peninsula partners.

Researchers and applies for grants to fund new and existing programs on the federal, state, and local levels; implements and manages grant projects; compiles information and prepares a variety of reports, proposals and presentations on various disaster preparedness, emergency first aid, terrorism, and related topics; analyzes statistical data. Tracks and updates Web EOC, Crisis Track, Everbridge and other systems of record accounts.

Assigned to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations for emergencies or disasters and is subject to recall; provides emergency instructions to City employees; attends meetings, exercises, forums, and public functions relating to emergency management as a representative of the City of Newport News. Assists with the preparation of emergency management media briefings; works with the City’s public information offices in developing and providing appropriate public communications and information for the protection of citizens.

Collaborates on standard operating procedures for damage assessments, public alert and warning, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), points of distribution, and the use of electronic media in emergency management. Develops, coordinates, recruits, trains, and establishes priorities for the (CERT) Program. Presents and provides CERT Program awareness and training to local businesses, Newport News Public Schools, Fire Department and City personnel, and the community at-large.

Develops, coordinates, and oversees the public and private partnership program to engage local businesses in disaster preparedness, training, and response activities. Prepares after-action reports and improvement action plans. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

• Emergency Management - General knowledge of emergency management principles, practices, organizations and procedures. General knowledge of local, regional, state and federal organizations and available resources and public safety approaches. General knowledge of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), National Incident Management System (NIMS), Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program, and state reports to include Local Capability Assessment Report (LCAR), and Regional Hazard Mitigation Report.

• Training - Knowledge of the principles, techniques and methods of adult education and training to include methods for developing training outlines and programs. Thorough understanding of WebEOC,…