Emergency Program Manager
Role summary
This role plans and coordinates emergency management and disaster preparedness programs for the North Slope Borough. The Emergency Program Manager trains staff on emergency procedures, coordinates planning and response exercises with internal departments and external agencies, and develops training programs and curriculum. The position serves as a liaison for the Mayor's Office on emergency preparedness, response, and hazard mitigation. Responsibilities include project coordination for the Local Emergency Planning Commission, maintaining equipment lists, developing and updating emergency management plans, and monitoring emergency management trends to recommend improvements. Travel to remote locations is required.
## Summary or Purpose
Plans and coordinates emergency management and disaster preparedness programs; trains staff on disaster, emergency and civil defense procedures.
## Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Coordinates NSB planning, training, and incident management for civil defense emergencies, disasters, environmental incidents, fuel or chemical spills.
Coordinates planning, training and response exercises with other departments and outside agencies; develops and implements training programs for internal and external organizations and the public; develops and conducts emergency exercises to train and test NSB staff; develops curriculum and materials to meet community needs for emergency preparedness and response training.
Acts as a Liaison for the Mayor's Office on all emergency preparedness planning, coordination, emergency response and hazard mitigation issues.
Provides project coordination and staff support functions for the Local Emergency Planning Commission.
Develops and maintains a list of specialized equipment that may be utilized in an emergency.
Develops, prepares and maintains the NSB emergency management plans and supporting documentation such as hazard mitigation and other incident specific plans.
Works closely with NSB departments and a variety of outside agencies and organizations to develop and update the emergency management plans.
Monitors trends in emergency management issues, and recommends operational improvements.
Will be required to travel to the villages and off slope.
Perform other duties as assigned.
## Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge of principles of planning for emergency and disaster programs.
Knowledge of NSB, state and Federal statutes, ordinances, and regulations on emergency management.
Knowledge of the principles of risk and insurance management.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with other NSB employees and representatives from other state and Federal agencies.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
## Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High School graduate or G.E.D/or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Two years of supervisory work experience;
Two years of emergency management work experience;
One year of RISK management work experience;
Valid Alaska driver's license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
