CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

DRAFT

 

JOB TITLE:	Emergency Management Administrator	POSITION NUMBER(S):	2693
DEPARTMENT:	Fire	GRADE:	710
DIVISION:	4000	FLSA STATUS:	1
SECTION/UNIT:		UNION ELIGIBLE:	N
REPORTS TO:	Fire Chief	EEO CATEGORY:	B
		EPAS JOB FAMILY:	II

 

 

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.  The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.  Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.  Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To plan the development of emergency response and disaster relief plans and training exercises, and to plan and supervise the Emergency Management computer-based information/communication systems.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Develops and maintains emergency response plans, including the City Emergency Operations Plan, the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program, the City Building Occupant Emergency Plan, and the Police and Fire Glove Box First Responders Manuals, to include natural and man-made disaster relief and Civil Defense measures.

 

2.         Designs and implements emergency management training exercises, involving agencies such as area hospitals, the Red Cross, and the Airport; completes necessary paperwork to receive federal funding for training exercises.

 

3.         Directs activities of emergency response agencies at emergency scenes within the City in the absence of Fire Chief, including cleanup, public needs, and maintenance records required for state and federal reimbursement of costs.

 

4.         Writes and recommends policies and procedures in the areas of emergency management and response as directed by the Fire Chief.

 

5.         Serves as the contact person for Fire Department with other City departments regarding revisions to Emergency Management policies and procedures to address specific emergency response situations.

 

6.         Provides assistance with the preparation of the annual Emergency Management budget by compiling annual inventory and equipment costs and computing reimbursements from federal funds; participates in and helps with activities that comply with the state-local emergency management partnership agreement.

 

7.         Assigns, prioritizes, and reviews the work activities of the new position.

 

8.         Prepares bid specifications for Emergency Management projects; reviews bids and recommends selection of vendors based on cost and compliance with specifications.

 

9.         Monitors test procedures to ensure that the emergency warning system is functioning properly; contacts the proper authorities to repair equipment.

 

10.       Evaluates the City's future needs for expansion of the emergency warning system to cover annexed regions.

 

11.       Provides information regarding Emergency Management programs and duties to civic and neighborhood groups, schools, and City, State and Federal agencies; provides information to the news media regarding specific emergency situations.

 

12.       Coordinates the utilization and activities of volunteer personnel (ham radio operators) designed to perform civil emergency communication duties.

 

13.       Submits financial requests to the Fire Chief for submission to the state emergency management agency to secure funding for supporting federal and state mandated emergency management projects.

 

14.       Registers volunteers and ensures communications equipment is available for use for selected Radio Amateurs for Civil Emergencies (RACE) personnel to provide support with communications requirements during civil emergencies.

 

15.       Responds to after-hours and weekend emergency calls as required.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

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2.         Maintains and updates inventory listings of materials and equipment required for emergency response services.

 

3.         Develops bid specifications for Emergency Management projects.

 

4.         Coordinates work schedules and completion of Emergency Management projects with selected vendors; surveys, inspects and assesses completed building maintenance projects for quality of work and compliance with standards, conditions, and specifications.

 

5.         Enters data and prints reports utilizing microcomputers and computer terminals with database software.

 

6.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

 

 

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

The physical activities marked below are representative of those that will be required on a regular basis  to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

	YES	NO
work involves lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 40 pounds or more
work involves the operation of earth-moving equipment or commercial motor vehicles
work involves the operation of non-commercial motor vehicles
work involves the operation of tools such as axes, shovels, sling blades
work involves the operation of motorized equipment such as chain saws, power saws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tractors
work involves stooping, bending, twisting, or reaching out in unusual positions
work involves climbing or running
works above ground or floor level, such as on stools or ladders
works in a relatively high average degree of temperature over a long period of time
work involves considerable physical exertion of the whole body over a long period of time
work requires near vision (20 inches or less)
work requires distance vision (20 feet or more)
work involves detection of color differences
work involves determination of the correct location of a sound, such as footsteps
work involves hearing and understanding conversation or sounds

 

 

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