Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Tribal Administrator and/or Governors, the incumbent develops, implements, and coordinates Santa Ana Pueblo emergency management programs, projects, and services to include the development of standard operation procedures (SOP) and policies and procedures for the goal of protecting human life, water, land, air, and wildlife; Serves as liaison with other federal, state, county, city, and tribal governments involved in emergency management. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop, implements, coordinates, and oversee emergency management projects and programs for all Santa Ana Tribal and Adjacent Lands to include highways, roads, railways, pipelines, powerlines and any other public infrastructure. Periodically updates the Santa Ana Pueblo Tribal Emergency Operation Plans and business continuity plans for all emergency scenarios. Acts as a liaison with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the State of New Mexico Department of Health Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), Sandoval County Emergency Management, Cities of Bernalillo and Rio Rancho, and all Santa Ana Pueblo entities and all other Tribes and Jurisdictions. Develops Emergency Management standard operating procedures (SOP) and policies and procedures for the Tribal Government; Present and obtain resolutions approving all SOPs and policies and procedures and any future changes as needed; assists Pueblo entities with developing and implementing their own SOPs and policies and procedures pertaining to emergency management. Completes all training identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to become certified in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and to ensure individual and program compliance within NIMS. Manage grants that support the emergency management program; conducts research for available grants; writes and submits grants for approval to appropriate agencies. Manages the emergency management activities; supports law enforcement activities when requested; performs logistical functions for emergency incidents; participates in follow-up sessions for events attended; and provides quality assurance oversight for emergency management component of responses; completes Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments as needed or required. Provides collaboration with all Santa Ana Pueblo Programs, Departments, and entities in the planning, development, implementation, analysis and documentation of emergency preparedness projects; reviews and analyzes operations, prepares reports of findings, and makes recommendations including, justification for procedural or policy changes; conducts emergency preparedness workshops, training, sessions, public awareness activities, tabletop exercises, full scale exercise that pertain to the Pueblo of Santa Ana, provides planning and management support before, during, and after an incident or event; develops and facilitates emergency preparedness training. Attends, participates, and assists with local Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) exercises conducted local Emergency Services and planners. Completes required Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) plans and attend CRI meetings as needed and required in the CRI contract with the State of New Mexico and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement (PHEP) Program; coordinates efforts with all agencies involved in the planning, exercising and response to CRI incidents. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations. Adheres to Pueblo of Santa Ana Tribal Government Policies and Procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field (such as public administration or public safety), and a minimum of five (5) years' work experience in emergency management and 3 years supervisory experience or fifteen (15+) years' experience as an Emergency Manager. Must be New Mexico Certified Emergency Manager (NMCEM); experience with Tribal Government preferred. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation including a motor vehicle check. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license and be insured under the Pueblo's insurance. Required or obtain within a year of hiring: Successful completion of the Basic FEMA Emergency Management Academy and/or completion of the ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, ICS-700, ICS-800, ICS-2200, and

ICS-2300

courses Completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) Certification o Completion of the Advanced Professional Series (APS) Certification preferred. Completion of L-146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation program course. Instructor certified and ICS-449 train the trainer course preferred. Certified instructor for National Safety Council (NSC) for

FA/CPR/AED

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

Knowledge of the functions and structure of Pueblo of Santa Ana government and tribal operations and traditions. Knowledge of current Tribal, Federal, State, County and local laws, ordinances, regulations, established procedures, approved principles, practices and organization of tribal emergency management functions. Knowledge of Principles of Emergency Management and Emergency Planning. Knowledge of Exercise Design. Knowledge of FEMA and New Mexico Department of Homeland Security protocols. Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements. Ability to calculate figures and amounts; ability to compute percentages and to interpret graphs. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Personal computer skills necessary. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees. Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with co-workers at all levels. Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment. Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; and talk or hear and lift objects up to 50 pounds. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

Employee performs work indoors and outdoors as the situation dictates; may be exposed to extreme temperatures depending on weather conditions and fire hazard conditions; will be on a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends as training or work schedules demand; may occasionally be exposed to intermittent high noise levels such as sirens, engines, and loud voices; may be exposed to vibration of the body on an intermittent basis from vehicle rides and off-road travel; may occasionally be exposed to the following hazards: driving hazads, difficult terrain, possibility of hazardous material spills and hazards inherent in firefighting; may occasionally be exposed to exhaust fumes, heat, smoke, water, dusts, fire retardant chemicals, and toxic fumes; work on uneven, natural ground surfaces, asphalt, cement, stairs, ladders, scaffolding; may have to lift fifty pounds occasionally (use 2-person lift when needed or required); works with a select team with or without direct supervision, and at times may work with a large group of people.