Emergency Management Specialist

About the Department

Join our team at Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) as we seek an Emergency Management Specialist focusing on logistics, training, and exercises to play a pivotal role in coordinating and enhancing the efficiency of our emergency response efforts. If you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in emergency management or a related field, along with experience, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the logistics, training, and exercise programs.

Please attach your resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Position Duties

• Coordinate Chatham County’s Logistics Plans, Emergency Support Function -7, Critical Facility Generator Lists, Commodity Points of Distribution Plan, and other logistics related plans, procedures, guidelines, checklists, and forms.
• Oversee CEMA’s inventory and capital assets.
• Coordinate Disaster Contracts and Mutual Aid Agreements and ensure effective utilization of contracts and agreements during emergencies and disasters.
• Develop and maintain resource lists for use during emergencies and disasters.
• Assist with maintaining operational readiness of assets and equipment through the regular inspection, operational testing, preventative maintenance, and repair of fixed and mobile equipment.
• Assist in ensuring the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) facilities, equipment, and resources are in a constant state of readiness and are fully functional.
• Support the activation of response equipment and assets. 
• Oversee all aspects of planning, developing, monitoring, conducting, and evaluating the agency’s training and exercise program.
• Develop and maintain the integrated preparedness plan, training and exercise schedule, and training calendars.
• Conduct and facilitate training events and exercises in various settings by arranging training locations, collecting and reviewing training materials, and securing equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and update the curriculum database, training records, and qualifications system.
• Design training courses, including course materials, course maps, instructional plans, and assessment tools.
• Serve as part of a Duty Officer Program that is responsible for obtaining and maintaining situational awareness during potential or real-world events as well as initial activation of the EOC. 
• Utilize communication skills, attention to detail, and calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Logistics, or a related field, and 
• At least one (1) year of experience in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Logistics, or Information Technology; or 
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Georgia Class F driver's license within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be able to do the following in any combination: sit, stand, stoop, crawl, extended reach, hold heavy objects, work in uncomfortable positions/areas for extended periods of time, and climb ladders of various lengths at both indoor and outdoor locations. 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management is preferred.