An Emergency Management Director plans and directs disaster response or crisis management activities, primarily for state and local governments. Directs preparation of emergency plans and disaster preparedness training. Surveys community resources available for emergencies, provides outreach to community groups and businesses on disaster and/or emergency response plans and procedures.
$97,973 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
Watch Stander The COGAR Group, LTD - 3.4 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $35.36 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Confidential information handling Incident management Compliance with security regulations Full Job Description Watch Stander EOC Watch Stander Hourly $35.36 + $5.09 H/W - Quarterly Incentive Bonus The COGAR Group, Ltd . is currently hiring Watch Standers to work in Washington, D.C. Watch Standers are responsible for the receipt, dispatch, monitoring, reporting, and disposition of events and processing information during their tour of duty. Previous operation center experience is required as well as the ability to complete required training.
Must meet the following qualifications:
Be a citizen of the United States of America, including U.S. territories and/or commonwealths with a valid SECRET Clearance. Associates degree or higher or at least 2 years of experience in Emergency Management, Continuity of Operations, and Incident Command. Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret SCI Security Clearance. Prerequisites IS-100B Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
IS-200B ICS
for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents IS-230d Fundamentals of Emergency Management IS-235c Emergency Planning IS-547A Introduction to Continuity of Operations
IS-775 EOC
Management and Operations 16 Introduction to Information Security
IF105.16
Marking Classified Information The Watch Stander shall be experienced, proactive, highly motivated, and well-organized, as the Watch Stander will represent the DOC and stand watch in support of the Emergency Operations Center's mission in monitoring the status of DOC infrastructure, reporting incidents, accidents or threats to DOC personnel, mission and infrastructure within or outside of the National Capital Region (NCR) to include Outside the Continental U.S. (OCONUS). 1. Role and Responsibilities Stands watch in support of the Emergency Operation Center's mission to provide SEMD leadership and senior DOC staff with international, national, and regional situational awareness. Tracks succession schedules in support of the DOC Continuity of Operations Program Communicate via classified systems such as
STE/VIPR
phones, Secure
SATELITE
Phones, Secure Faxes and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) Maintains EOC calendar Receives, reviews, and responds for further action emergency notifications and information about events impacting or affecting DOC operations and programs around the world in accordance with the EOC SOP, plans, policies, and procedures. Documents incoming and outgoing actions, messages, reports, and other correspondence in the daily journal. Briefs incoming Watch Standers on current activities in person or through pass down or by memorandum. Recommends actions and procedural changes and refinements in critical program areas. Collects information from other government agency SITREPS and
SPOTREPS
daily and during emergency situations in order to prepare reports that keep SEMD leadership, and the Secretary informed of threats or issues related to the Department's mission. Operates DOC Emergency Notification Systems, Emergency Broadcast Systems, radio communications, CCTV, Access Control, and Intrusion Detection Systems. Serves as back up to the dispatcher roll directing the movement of Security Officers and other first responders during emergency situations. Participates in exercises, assists in the analysis of results, and provides input to After Action Reports. Maintains current knowledge of HCHB emergency plans and procedures. Utilize the FEMA WebEOC System to pull reports on interagency mission assignments during emergencies. Equal Employment Opportunity The COGAR Group Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. The COGAR Group Ltd. (COGAR) is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and a successful graduate of the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program in May of 2016. COGAR was founded in 2005 by a retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer with an impressive 40 years of senior management expertise within various strategic and military organizations worldwide. COGAR specializes in providing facilities management, armed and unarmed physical security, personnel security, escort services, access control and consulting services to the Federal Government and large corporations nationwide. COGAR is equipped to resolve complex problems in a variety of program management areas, including; risk assessment, physical security, facilities management, and personnel management (www.thecogargroup.com).