DEPARTMENT PROFILE: The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Managements is searching for a strong leader and experienced manager for the position of Emergency Management Coordinator. The Emergency Management Coordinator would assist the Director with the coordination, preparation, and implementation of plans, operations, training, and information sharing related to an all hazards environment of natural and/or man made disasters. The candidate must have a strong ability to integrate strategies, network and coordinate services with a broad range of stakeholders that include neighboring counties, state and federal agencies, private sector, voluntary associations and community organizations.
EMERGECNY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR PROFILE:
1. Respond to incidents as a member of the Incident Command/Unified Command (IC/UC).
2. Activate and open the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when required.
3. Supervise and act as the Emergency Operations (EOC) manger when required.
4. Supervise the preparation of operational plans for pre-planned events, training/exercises, and
emergencies/disasters.
6. Review related Homeland Security and Emergency Management documents to become
familiarized and provide summaries.
7. Supervise and conduct risk assessments, capability assessments and vulnerability assessments.
8. Respond to request for information and data calls from a variety of agencies and departments.
9. Supervise and coordinate with Governmental, Non Governmental Officials (NGO’s) private
and volunteer agencies.
10. Share appropriate information with public and private partners when appropriate.
11. Maintain oversight and participate as a member of the Detroit Local Emergency Planning
Council.
12. Provide community education on emergency, preparedness, response and recovery
operations.
13. Supervise document control for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management.
14. Perform general office management duties.
15. Attend meetings, conferences, seminars and training as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Eight years of progressively responsible managerial experience in homeland security and/or emergency management and disaster operations. Related management experience in a public safety, military, intelligence, or equivalent large-scale operation will be considered as qualifying experience. A Professional Emergency Management Certifications may be considered as a substitute for two years experience.
Submit resume to Arese L. Robinson, Arese L. Robinson, Appointments and Protocol Division, City of Detroit, Office of Mayor Dave Bing, 1126 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Detroit, Michigan 48226 or RobinsonAL@mayor.ci.detroit.mi.us
Note: At the discretion of the Mayor, any of the qualifications may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
