Emergency Management Analyst

About the Department

Position Duties

• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Support the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of emergency management programs and initiatives that mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies Develop, review, maintain and update emergency management policies, plans and procedures, annexes, checklist and preparedness documents Maintain planning calendars, project schedules, corrective actions, and other program-management tools Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify planning gaps and deficiencies, resources needs and opportunities for improvement based on local, state and federal local emergency management requirements, standards, and best practices and recommend updates Assist in developing, coordinating, and executing emergency management testing, training, and exercises to improve new and existing plans Develop exercise plans, after-action reports, corrective action plans, and improvement plans Conduct research to ensure that the emergency management program complies with local, state, and federal guidance and provides programmatic recommendations Support the daily operations of the Emergency Operations Center and emergency response operations before, during and after incidents Identify emergency management grant opportunities Assist with other duties and responsibilities assigned based on the needs of the Raleigh Fire Department
• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
• Support the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of emergency management programs and initiatives that mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies
• Develop, review, maintain and update emergency management policies, plans and procedures, annexes, checklist and preparedness documents
• Maintain planning calendars, project schedules, corrective actions, and other program-management tools
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify planning gaps and deficiencies, resources needs and opportunities for improvement based on local, state and federal local emergency management requirements, standards, and best practices and recommend updates
• Assist in developing, coordinating, and executing emergency management testing, training, and exercises to improve new and existing plans
• Develop exercise plans, after-action reports, corrective action plans, and improvement plans
• Conduct research to ensure that the emergency management program complies with local, state, and federal guidance and provides programmatic recommendations
• Support the daily operations of the Emergency Operations Center and emergency response operations before, during and after incidents
• Identify emergency management grant opportunities
• Assist with other duties and responsibilities assigned based on the needs of the Raleigh Fire Department

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, or a related field; less than 1 year experience in business analysis, or a related field OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted Preferred Qualifications: Emergency/Disaster Response Education, including the completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Public Safety, Disaster Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Planning, or a related field Three (3) years of professional emergency management experience Two (2) years or more of experience in each of the following areas: Homeland security, public safety, disaster preparedness, continuity planning, risk management, public administration, or a closely related field Developing, reviewing, and maintaining emergency management plans, policies, procedures, annexes, and operational checklists Conducting tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises Effectively providing presentations, meeting facilitation and training Experience coordinating with multiple departments, governmental agencies, public safety organizations, nonprofit organizations, private-sector partners, and community stakeholders

Education and Experience

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Emergency management principles and the phases of emergency management; familiarity with police, fire, and other public safety operations Emergency management planning, exercise design, continuity planning, hazard mitigation, and disaster recovery principles Develop clear, concise, and professional reports, plans, presentations, and other written materials Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills Work effectively in high-pressure and rapidly changing emergency situations Expected to work at the Emergency Operations Center for an extended period during emergency situations ADA and Other Requirements: Work Environment and Physical Effort: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Work Exposures: Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Emergency management principles and the phases of emergency management; familiarity with police, fire, and other public safety operations
• Emergency management planning, exercise design, continuity planning, hazard mitigation, and disaster recovery principles
• Develop clear, concise, and professional reports, plans, presentations, and other written materials
• Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Work effectively in high-pressure and rapidly changing emergency situations
• Expected to work at the Emergency Operations Center for an extended period during emergency situations

Benefits

• When you join the City of Raleigh’s work family as a full-time employee , your benefits are an important part of your “total rewards”. Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future. To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh’s benefits .

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