DEM Area Manager
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DEM Area Manager
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Military Affairs
Location
115 Cisco Road
Lexington, KY 40504 USA
Lexington, KY 40504 USA
Description
The Division of Emergency Management is hiring a DEM Area Manager that:
- Plans, organizes, manages, and supervises local Disaster and Emergency Management (DEM) programs in a geographic area of the state.
- Provides technical assistance to county officials and emergency personnel in the preparation for, response to, and recovery from emergencies.
- Provides guidance and assistance in the development and improvement of local emergency response capabilities.
- Assists local governments in the development of local emergency plans and operating procedures.
- Works with federal, state, and local personnel in preparation of Emergency Operations Plans.
- Prepares area program objectives and participates in mock disasters.
- Per KRS/division policy and procedures, responds to, coordinates and manages assets in hazardous materials incidents when necessary or as directed.
- Coordinates state resource needs; maintains situational awareness of the incident v acts as liaison with federal, state, and local partners in the response.
- Works closely with local emergency planning committees to maintain awareness of hazardous materials in counties.
- Responds to and when necessary, coordinate Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts during incidents where life safety issues are present.
- When necessary, coordinates state resources and provides guidance or assistance to local SAR teams and squads.
- Assists with training SAR teams and squads and aids in the preparation of necessary paperwork for the team and squad to maintain levels of effectiveness.
- Analyzes training needs.
- Coordinates and manages response activities at the scene of disasters or emergencies including initiate and coordination of evacuations and sheltering, distribution of food and medical supplies, supervision of Disaster Assistance Centers.
- Assists local officials in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations.
- Works closely with federal, state, local, and private sector groups with a special emphasis on assessing the validity and value of incident damages following a disaster.
- Prepares reports per agency policies and procedures; maintains awareness of dangers to counties and communities within a given geographic area during severe weather events such as storms, tornadoes, and floods.
- Gathers and compiles information at the scene of a disaster or emergency and reports same to the Director, Assistant Director, or supervisor.
- Works under hazardous conditions during inclement weather for long hours during emergencies and disaster; reads topographic, aerial, and land maps.
- Attends annual hazardous materials, SAR, and agency training as directed.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have two years of experience in disaster operations.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Administrative experience will substitute for the college education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a field office setting. Extensive travel is required. Work could be stressful and employee may be subjected to hazardous conditions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Crystal Simpson at [email protected] or 502-607-1541.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Company at a glance
CHFS is home to most of the state's human services and health care programs, including Medicaid, the Department for Community Based Services and the Department for Public Health. We're focused on improving the lives and health of Kentuckians.
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryGovernment Administration
Location
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Websitechfs.ky.gov
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