Emergency Management Specialist

Emergency Management Specialist City of Montgomery, AL - 4.0 Montgomery, AL Job Details Full-time $18.48 - $27.96 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Qualifications Research Emergency management Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Salary Information Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. •A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations•Nature of Work The fundamental reason this position exists is to provide technical and logistical support for analyzing, planning, developing, and the administration of a city/county-wide emergency management training and exercise program with an emphasis on the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and state and local Medical Countermeasure (MCM) plans. The work responsibilities are assisting with coordinating the planning and exercise training of the SNS program; maintaining and organizing stockpile; identifying and researching grant funds; and serving in various roles during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations. Direct supervision is received from the EMA Operations Officer. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of professional experience in providing technical and administrative support in emergency management, emergency response, coordinating emergency measures or services including management, planning, and training.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered. Special Requirements Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Basic Emergency Manager certification from the State of Alabama or FEMA within two years of hire. Must live within a response time of sixty (60) minutes to the Emergency Management Operations Center. Must have and maintain a valid Alabama Driver's License in order to operate government vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be willing to be on call 24 hours a day in order to respond to disasters or hazards. Must be willing to attend training out-of-town which requires overnight stays. Kind of Examination Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Emergency Management Department . Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a computerized test will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order. Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice. Additional Information

BENEFITS

Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

DRUG TEST

Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK

Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)