12/18/2019 - Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Unaffiliated, Appointed Position
Salary Range: $44,974 – 58,489
Duties:
Assists the County Emergency Management Coordinator in the development, coordination, and activation of a
countywide mutual aid and emergency management plans and in the activation of county emergency management
facilities and services; does other related duties as required.
May plan, organize, and direct emergency management operations within the county; coordinate activities of local
governments within the county and provide them with guidance and advice in developing emergency management plans
and programs; coordinate activities of the county emergency management staff; establish and maintain the County Control
Center on a continual basis; assists municipal officials in planning and organizing emergency management programs and
in establishing and developing emergency units; plan and develop a comprehensive training program for county
emergency management personnel; develop exercise programs to test response capabilities; establish a system to alert key
public officials and warn the public of an impending or continuing emergency or disaster; coordinate, plan, and develop
countywide evacuation with municipal emergency personnel and adjacent County Emergency Management offices.
Requirements:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the planning, development, and administration of emergency response activities such as those provided by police, fire, rescue, medical, or emergency management units either in the public or private sector or in the military service.
Certified to NIMS ICS-400 (NJ IMS Level 3), Basic Emergency Management Workshop, or is able to obtain Basic Workshop within one year of appointment.
Shall be a resident of Cumberland County and maintain residency throughout employment.
Shall possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License throughout employment.
Successful candidate will be required to work in adverse conditions to include disasters scenes for extended periods of
time.
Knowledge of theory and practice of organization, planning, management control, and supervision; knowledge of
functions and interrelationships of county and local governments; knowledge of objectives of federal, state, and local
emergency management programs; knowledge of all municipal, county, state, and federal laws and plans relating to
emergency management activities; knowledge of disaster resources capability of each element of county government.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with public officials and administrators; ability to
evaluate programs and procedures; ability to mobilize individuals and resources during emergency situations; ability to
plan, organize, and coordinate activities of diversified units; ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating
situations and in making determinations; ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods, and to
prepare clear, concise, accurate, and informative reports.
All employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, which includes
fingerprinting.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Brittany Wiita, Personnel Confidential Assistant
Brittanywi@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to (856) 453-0361
Application Deadline: January 10, 2020
The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving for diversity in the workplace.
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