• Develop emergency response and training events (drills, exercises, classroom instruction) to raise employee levels of awareness and emergency response performance.
• Implement the awareness programs and MassDOT-wide training and education programs.
• Develop the emergency plans for all MassDOT operating and support units that meet and exceed the federal regulatory minimum requirements under the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System.
• Coordinate MassDOT, local, state, and federal law enforcement and security officials, operations and facilities teams, and emergency managers from other organizations to ensure MassDOT has the most comprehensive plans and procedures possible.
• Participate with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), a division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
• Be the MassDOT representative with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during any response activations or events.
• Respond to emergencies in person, or through others, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

Skills: Emergency Training Development, Program Implementation, Emergency Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Multi-Agency Coordination, Representation Skills, Emergency Response, 24/7 Availability

• Develop, implement and update emergency management and mitigation plans to ensure the City complies with State and Federal requirements.
• Coordinates staffing and directs activities of the emergency operations center.
• Responds to Emergency Operations Center when notified of emergency conditions.
• Evaluate Emergency Operations Center operations during emergency operations exercises and/or actual disasters and makes recommendations for improvement to the City Manager and appropriate departments.
• Provides emergency preparedness training and management of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) within the City and its wider community.
• Responsible for ensuring the City's NIMS compliance efforts are maintained.
• Maintains the FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP). 
• Communicates emergency operations plans to appropriate local groups to coordinate response planning with City operations. 
• Responsible for the COOP/COG program development and implementation.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and monitoring of applicable operating and capital project budgets. 
• Prepares and submits program funding documentation and coordinates grant proposal activities related to Emergency Preparedness. 

Skills: Emergency Plan Development, EOC Management, Emergency Response, Operations Evaluation, Preparedness Training, NIMS Compliance, Mitigation Planning, COOP/COG Implementation

• Responsible for oversight of the mitigation activities including development and implementation of the County’s mitigation strategy. 
• Integration of planning efforts with Federal and State partners to ensure federal regulations and state statutes are complied with. 
• Ensures that the county-level Hazard Mitigation Plans are all current. 
• Develops/organizes/conducts mitigation workshops courses, providing accurate technical assistance and guidance in all formats  
• Compiles and analyzes financial data to help evaluate, recommend, and develop applications, plans, and project reports. 
• Performs damage assessment and recovery efforts including submittal of appropriate documents for reimbursement from State or other agencies. 
• Acts as the Local Emergency Planning Committee Coordinator and ensure the goals of the committee are completed. 
• Serves as point of contact for all public outreach events, manages social media accounts, and acts as agency Public Information Officer 
• Responsible for the implementation and management of internal and external emergency alert systems (Rave). 
• Build and continuously improve positive relationships both internal and external to the business.

Skills: Mitigation Strategy Development, Regulatory Compliance, Plan Maintenance, Workshop Facilitation, Financial Analysis, Damage Assessment, Committee Coordination, Public Outreach Management

• Develop volunteer resources in support of emergency management.
• Recruit, train, exercise, and evaluate volunteer staff.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with county staff, public safety agencies, the media, governmental agencies, local businesses, service agencies, and the public.
• Prepare and facilitate the delivery of various emergency management-related training classes for emergency responders, schools, civic groups, and the public.
• Provide emergency preparedness guidance to community organizations and the public.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of emergency plans including but not limited to the Sarpy County Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) and its annexes and appendices.
• Stay informed of federal, state, and local regulations affecting emergency plans and ensure that plans adhere to these regulations.
• Develop and perform evaluations and conduct exercises of emergency management plans.

Skills: Volunteer Management, Recruitment, Relationship Building, Training Facilitation, Preparedness Guidance, Emergency Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Plan Evaluation

• Coordinate disaster response and crisis management activities.
• Ensure that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is prepared for activation by participating in the development and maintenance of standard operating guidelines in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Maintain the ability to serve in a variety of EOC positions, up to and including the EOC Director.
• Assist in maintaining emergency management-related records and databases.
• Participate in the development of the department’s budget.
• Research grant opportunities and draft grant proposals based on project funding needs.
• Complete special projects and tasks 
• Report to assigned worksite with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
• Maintain the ability to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Skills: Crisis Management, EOC Preparedness, NIMS Compliance, Record Keeping, Budgeting, Grant Writing, Project Management, On-call Response

• Experience with all transportation modes, operations and emergency and security needs
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and national emergency management operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for diverse individuals and groups.
• Familiarity with designing, implementing, and managing emergency management programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing before a diverse audience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in emergency management planning and business continuity, and some experience in safety and fire prevention
• Progressive work experience in emergency management.
• Prefer experience training in areas of emergency management and business continuity planning.

Qualifications: BS in Environmental Science with 3 Years of Experience

• Experience leading emergency management planning and execution
• Certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager, Associate Emergency Manager, Certified Business Continuity Professional or similar
• Experience with emergency operations technology solutions including virtual emergency operations center, mass notification, and SharePoint sites
• Demonstrable project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and train others, while demonstrating calm and effective leadership, and the capability to make decisions amidst stressful emergency response events
• Ability to reconcile differing perspectives, develop consensus, and secure cooperation and support from stakeholders and team members.
• Proven ability to work in a high-volume environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
• Ability to prioritize and organize work, handle multiple assignments, and meet competing deadlines

Qualifications: BA in Public Health with 5 Years of Experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in EOC management and/or support functions.
• Demonstrated experience in training program development and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency planning and/or business continuity program development and management.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency management.
• Demonstrated experience in airport operations or airline emergency response.
• Demonstrates experience with business continuity planning or COOP.
• Progressive experience involving emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation 
• Experience in emergency management.

Qualifications: BS in Homeland Security with 2 Years of Experience

• Working knowledge/understanding of emergency management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and work experience in the fields of emergency preparedness, planning, and/or management, FEMA emergency support functions, Incident Command System, and response principles.
• Working knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards, and guidelines and, as appropriate, recommend campus policy.
• Proven written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies.
• Demonstrated skill to effectively represent the campus to local, state, and federal authorities, community groups, private sector partners, and non-governmental organizations.
• Familiarity with the organizational culture and administrative practices of higher education.
• Exceptional ability to train others in emergency response and recovery procedures, and develop and conduct simulated drills and exercises pertaining to identified local threats and hazards.
• Working knowledge of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Working knowledge of common campus-specific and other computer, emergency communication/notification and information management application programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work under considerable pressure and stress in emergency situations.

Qualifications: BA in Public Administration with 4 Years of Experience

• Working knowledge of the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System.
• Experience working on-scene or in an Emergency Operations Center during a disaster or emergency. 
• Experience with EOC Software / Information Management Systems. 
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven skills to promote, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Proven technology skills to effectively use common computer applications, applications specific to emergency management, and web-based systems.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent presentation skills to give engaging, persuasive, and effective presentations to large and small audiences including students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

Qualifications: BS in Emergency Management with 3 Years of Experience