SALARY: $75K - $115K
General Purpose
The ideal candidate, under general direction of the Emergency Management Program Manager, plans, develops, and coordinates all-hazard emergency prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery activities in support of Sound Transit’s Emergency Management Program. Develops, implements, and maintains various emergency plans and operations per Federal and State regulations to ensure safe and efficient response to and management of emergency situations that may affect Sound Transit operations. Ensures compliance with Federal and State regulations that could negatively impact daily operations; researches and develops emergency management plans; designs and administers training, drills, and exercises to prepare staff for effective response to major emergencies and disasters; performs other related duties as required. During an actual emergency, this position will support coordination of agency response. Develops and implements programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of emergency events; maintains awareness of trends and potential risks, processes, or systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards; develops and recommends emergency management process improvements and procedures to upper management; coordinates assigned activities with other programs.
Essential Functions
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- In coordination with the program manager, assist in the development, execution, and maintenance of an Emergency Management program. Act as a vital team member to ensure continuity of operations is maintained allowing Sound Transit to continue essential operations and to recover from disaster disruptions in normal business operations. Ensure emergency plans comply with local, state, and federal regulations and directives.
- Draft, organize, update, and maintain Emergency Management Program institutional emergency documents such as Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
- Prepare and conduct a variety of Agency-wide technical studies and reports relating to current and long-range emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery needs and develop specific proposals to meet them.
- Establish effective liaison and coordination with local, state, and federal emergency management agencies. Participate in local, state, and federal planning and preparedness activities.
- Provide support to internal stakeholders and others on matters as required; serve as staff on a variety of committees as requested; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporate new developments as appropriate; ensure processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensure accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the general position responsibilities, the Prevention & Plans position tasks include:
- Plans
- Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
- Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
Coordinate with relevant business units, such as Information Technology, to ensure their Disaster Recovery (DR) plans are developed and maintained. Provide SME insight to support the ongoing development and coordination of DR plans. Identify areas where plans are lacking and support development and maturation DR plans.
- Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)
Coordinate with Preparedness Specialist for essential training and preparedness outreach for high risk areas.
Identify any ST properties not included in THIRA and ensure evaluation of hazards/risks/mitigations completed.
- Standards/Compliance
- Ensure awareness of relevant federal/state/local regulatory requirement changes. Develop plan updates, as necessary, to maintain currency on all plans regardless of individual plan update schedules. Coordinate with Preparedness Specialist for necessary training and educational outreach of plan and compliance changes.
- Ensure all identified Improvement Plan (IP) items are completed and coordinate with Preparedness Specialist.
- Certification
- Primary unit SME for initial safety certification certifiable items as required. Ensure EM insight is provided to ensure agency plans and projects will meet federal/state/local regulatory compliance standards.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in business, public administration, community planning, emergency management, systems analysis or a related field AND four years of direct experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses Or Certifications
Valid state driver’s license.
Preferred Licenses Or Certifications, Education, And Experience
- Graduation from FEMA’s Emergency Manager Professional Development Series.
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credentials.
- Experience in the transit/rail industry.
- General principles, practices, and procedures of business administration and public administration.
- Methods and techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation, and financial analysis.
- Organizational principles and management practices including the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Preparedness Goals (NPG) and the National Recovery Framework.
- All-hazard preparedness, response, and recovery impacts and planning issues.
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
- ICS and EOC operations.
- Federal and Homeland Security grant administration.
- Principles and practices of research and evaluation methods and statistical analysis.
- Current planning principles, methods, and techniques.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including the American with Disabilities Act.
- Methods, techniques and principles, of developing and conducting adult training programs.
- Recent developments, current literature, and information related to trends in emergency management.
- Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
- Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
- Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other division staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
- Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
- Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Applying principles and practices of emergency management.
- Public speaking and in developing and delivering presentations and presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing various individuals such as employees, internal agency management, the general public, elected officials, community leaders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
- Monitoring emergency management programs and recommending adjustments.
- Identifying emergency management training needs.
- Working cooperatively with other divisions, Agency officials, and outside agencies.
- Maintaining confidentiality of information.
- Working effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines, and adjusting to changing priorities.
- Work is performed both in a standard office environment and may include up to 50% of time in an outdoor environment.
- Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions when working in the field.
- On call requirements are required on a scheduled basis.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.