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**Close Date: August 27, 2026**

Under the supervision of the Emergency Management Manager/Director, the Emergency Management Specialist, assists the Director inorganizing, coordinating, and carrying out emergency preparedness activities. This is administrative work in organizing emergency management activities, working with county and local emergency management officials, as well as assisting in the direction of the response both during and after the event.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides day to day leadership and supervision to an assigned area of responsibility in one of the sections of the Office of Emergency Management

Provides support in administering emergency management functions in disasters and crisis situations

Assists with the development and revision of the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS)

Assist sin ensuring that (ESF) positions understand their roles and responsibilities and backfill positions if needed

Operates GIS programs and related technology

Coordinates training in the Incident Command System and other emergency management courses as needed

Establishes and maintains relationships with outside partner agencies, such as non-profits and other organizations that assist during a disaster

Maintains upkeep of the countywide alert and notification system

Assists in upkeep of the county's web-based incident management software

Conducts community outreach events to increase public awareness campaigns within the County on matters of family, business, and personal protection prior to, during and after emergencies and disasters

Maintains communications with all County emergency services agencies and with other agencies having emergency and/or disaster responsibilities

Maintains an accurate list of Emergency Support Function personnel

As directed, responds to assist and/or assume control of any emergency incident, as necessary, utilizing Incident Command System (ICS) guidelines and procedures

Conducts research on best emergency management practices and performs the analysis to provide meaningful recommendations that are practical and ready for implementation

Performs administrative-related functions related to training and drills, such as writing class descriptions, identifying staff based on functions, scheduling, tracking reports, and assisting with inventorying emergency supplies, etc.

Develops emergency plans involving the organization and coordination of large groups of people and multiple agencies

Assists in the maintenance of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements

Performs other work as directed and required

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

Associate's degree in emergency management or a related field or two years of directly related experience in emergency management, public safety, emergency preparedness, or a related field; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver/'s license from state of residence

Completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS)

FEMA Professional Development Series Certificate

IS 100 - Introduction to the Incident Command System

IS 200 - Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

IS 700 - National Incident Management System, An Introduction

IS 800 - Introduction to the National Response Framework

G/ICS 300 - Intermediate Incident Command System (must obtain within six months of employment)

G/ICS 400 - Advanced Incident Command System (must obtain within one year of employment)

Preferred Qualifications:

Emergency and/or Disaster planning and Incident Command Operations experience, training, and education

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

Emergency Management best practices and municipal government operations, including emergency planning and preparedness, training and exercise development, and disaster recovery

computer software related to the emergency management programs

implementation and supervision within the Incident Command System

Emergency Operations Center responsibilities and operations

GIS mapping software (ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth, etc.)

speak in a public forum and/or answer requests for information from the public

work with diverse computer equipment and working knowledge computer software programs (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), as well as internet search functions

self-motivated and work within timelines and deadlines

establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with public officials, peers, other Divisions, and departments as well as the general public

remain calm in stressful situations

take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty andintegrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code ofEthics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationshipswith the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse culturaland linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identityand expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered anemergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of adisaster,disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergencyservice duties, as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sits or stands long periods of time. Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment. Creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or computer. Grasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight; requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Moves, lifts, carries, and places objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Work is performed mostly in an office setting where the noise level is usually quiet. Travel between locations to effectively address the business needs of the department.This position will be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Escambia County.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance