Job Description:

The Director of the Allen County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security shall be responsible for coordinating, organizing, administering, and operating emergency management in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code. Maintain updated Emergency Operations Plans (EOP), Hazardous Materials Response Plans, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) plans for the County. Develop and maintain and an exercise plan for the County.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Develop the County exercise and training program in accordance with State and Federal guidelines
• Develop, prepare, convene, and facilitate emergency exercises to include but not limited to, tabletops, functional and full-scale exercises for County operations and localized exercise events.
• Development and maintenance of the County Emergency Operations Plans and tools to include but not limited to: plan annexes, continuity of operations plans, incident command checklists, incident command forms, Emergency Operations Center  facility/resource instructions, contact rosters, resource rosters, equipment user guides.
• Establish and staff the County EOC during emergencies.
• Attend internal, community, State or Federal meetings, trainings, exercises or conferences
• Develop media releases and public service announcements. Participate in live interviews for educational or outreach efforts with media sources.
• Development, documentation and reconciliation of emergency management program grants
• Coordinate testing, inventory, maintenance and training of County emergency response equipment or resources; to include but not limited to EOC facilities equipment, outreach and marketing materials, response trailers, communication vehicle, bomb squad vehicles and equipment, HAZMAT vehicles and equipment, MARCS Radios, and social media (Facebook, website, twitter, email).
• Coordination of County Emergency Management volunteers to include but not limited to: education tracking, contact information management and task assignment.
• Coordination and management of related emergency management software programs to include but not limited to: Alert Allen County, Aloha, CAMEO, Marplot and WebEOC.
• Department management to include but not limited to: department supply orders, electronic and hardcopy document filing, communications to citizens, processing of mail, coordination of deposits and invoices, etc.
• Operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of investigating emergency situations, meetings, out-of-county travel and other activities as required.
• 911 Coordination/Administration
• Coordinating/Administration of the County Hazmat Team; maintain team roster, training records, incident forms, maintain County Hazmat plan, or liaise with the County Hazmat Chief.
• Administration of the Allen County Regional Bomb Squad

Qualifications

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS:

The position requires considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management and community planning with a working knowledge of the functions and procedures of public safety agencies. Reasonable knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management and the administrative principles and practices associated with program planning, implementation and evaluation. The ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising situations and in making decisions regarding complex issues is essential. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are also required. A demonstrated ability to plan and work collaboratively with all levels of staff within the organization and with external agencies, community partners and individuals is necessary. The Director must also have a thorough knowledge of applicable statutes and administrative rules. Possession of a valid Ohio dr