9/23/2021 - Emergency Management Coordinator Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection Unaffiliated, Appointed Position
Emergency Management Coordinator
Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection
Unaffiliated, Appointed Position
Salary: TBD
Duties:
Reports to the Director of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The County Emergency Management Coordinator will manage the County All Hazard Emergency Management Program, which includes the day-to-day direction, management, monitoring, and coordination of all emergency management programs and activities for Cumberland County.
The Coordinator oversees the planning and administration of programs to protect the civilian population, protect state and natural resources, minimize the effects of disasters, and preserve the continuity of county government. As such, he/she is responsible for emergency management program administration and program development encompassing the four phases of emergency management- mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The Coordinator will be responsible for the development, coordination, and activation of county-wide mutual aid and emergency management plans and for activation of emergency management facilities and services available from the resources of county government.
The Coordinator shall meet the Directives issued by the State Office of Emergency Management for County Emergency Management Coordinators.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Certifications: Certified to NIMS ICS-400 (NJ IMS Level 3) and Basic Emergency Management Workshop
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the delivery and management of emergency services delivery within one or more of the following disciplines: Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Medical Services Agency and/or Emergency Management.
• Progressive education within the emergency services to include operational and management level training.
• Shall possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License throughout employment
• Shall maintain a County issued cell phone for notifications of incidents and requests for assistance.
• Successful candidate will be subject to recall 24/7 to support emergency operations.
• Successful candidate will be required to work in adverse conditions to include disasters scenes for extended periods of time.
• All employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.
• Knowledge of radiological program for State of New Jersey.
Requirements:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.
• Shall be a resident of Cumberland County and maintain residency throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Significant leadership experience beyond technical or exercise development in a mid-size organization is preferred. Demonstrated ability to work at an executive level to facilitate interagency collaboration and orchestrate regional preparedness. Proven ability to coordinate various emergency preparedness and response activities across organizational lines; communicate effectively orally and in writing; train others in emergency response procedures; develop and conduct simulated drills and exercises; work under considerable pressure and stress in emergency situations; identify and recommend appropriate solutions to problems and promote, establish, and maintain effective working relations with others. Ability to research, write and administer grants. Knowledgeable, trained, and certified in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).
Application Deadline: October 1, 2021
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Wheeler Fazenbaker
wheelerfa@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to (856) 453-0361.
The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving for diversity in the workplace.
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