Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $79,508 - $90,000 Annually

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Public Works

Location: Logan, Utah

FLSA Status: Exempt

Appointed Position: Yes

Job Number: 24-75

Closing Date: Until Filled

*Application must be received by Sept. 30, 2024 for consideration in first round of interviews

Description:

The Emergency Manager position works under the general direction of the Public Works Director to oversee and implement several programs within the City of Logan; responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive safety and emergency management program, including risk assessment, education/training, and management of the overall emergency plan for the City.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in emergency management, disaster mitigation, communications, civil or structural engineering AND experience equivalent to four (4) years paid experience in disaster or emergency management. Must possess a valid Utah Operator's (Driver) License. Must be capable of lifting in excess of 75 pounds without adverse consequences. Must be able to climb in and out of vehicles repeatedly.

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of administrative and managerial duties related to planning, organizing, directing and coordinating emergency management operations. Analyzes, develops and coordinates emergency preparedness program; establishes liaison with city, county, state, federal and private agencies such as FEMA, State Emergency Services, County Emergency Services, School Districts, Utah State University, and Transit Authority. Ensures successful development and implementation of emergency management by influencing managers and employees and aligning roles and its responsibilities of departments with Strategic objectives. Coordinates periodic drills of emergency plans including mock disasters, systems failures, toxic chemical releases and evacuations, communication interruptions, activation of the emergency operations center and use of the emergency broadcast system. Identifies types of training necessary for employees and coordinates its presentation with individual departments such training may include safety of damaged structures, first aid, use of emergency communications systems, first-response assignments and developing an employee skills bank. Develops a multi-agency approach and coordination of planning & training and provision of emergency services. Negotiates inter-local disaster assistance agreements with other governments. Catalogs availability of materials, technical support and emergency services. Works with FEMA, the American Red Cross, and community service organizations for post-disaster support and assistance. Coordinates area-wide evacuation plans with fire, police and other agencies. May respond to emergencies as an observer and communications coordinator. Prepares reports, makes public presentations, and keeps current on disaster management and recovery methods. Monitors emergency broadcast networks and distributes applicable warnings to City managers and public as applicable and deemed appropriate by City Executive staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Characteristics:

Knowledge of the basic principles of employee training and supervision. Knowledge of current practices and trends in emergency management.

Working knowledge of local, state, and federal emergency management policies and programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, and officials of other jurisdictions.

Ability to analyze emergency operations, make appropriate recommendations, develop plans, training programs, periodic drills, and appropriate training systems.

Ability to find, analyze and apply for appropriate grant funding opportunities for emergency management areas. Skill in training other staff. Skill in prioritizing and coordinating schedules and plans. Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Skill in prioritizing tasks and being self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Knowledge of FEMA emergency management techniques and skill in preparing a safety program.

Essentials:

Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Benefits:

Benefits are available to Full-time employees. Relocation reimbursement assistance is available.

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