Operations & Training Officer

COUNTY OF BUCKS ------------------ --------------------------------- --------------- ------ JOB TITLE: Operations and Training Officer JOB CODE: 0876 DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management Agency UNION: 00 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt GRADE: 99 ------------------ --------------------------------- --------------- ------ POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Emergency Management or designee, the Operations and Training Officer is responsible for a range of administrative and operational activities within Emergency Management. This position is responsible for development of the County Emergency Operation Plan, and the overall readiness of the Emergency Operations center. The position is also responsible for the development of a multi-year HSEEP compliant training and exercise plan. Essential Personnel Position - Essential employees are obligated to report to work as scheduled or remain at work during emergency management activations. May be required to work non-traditional schedules including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Responsible for maintaining and ensuring operational readiness of the Emergency Operations Center. 2. Review and update plans and annexes to include but not limited to the County Emergency Operations Plan as required. 3. Schedules, coordinates, and conducts preparedness and response training classes, workshops, and other informational forums to educate internal and external stakeholders. 4. Develop and update the County's Integrated Preparedness Plan to comply with FEMA guidelines. 5. Manages NIMS certifications to include coordination of NIMS with all County agencies and maintain training and exercise records as required. 6. Promotes preparedness by preparing and distributing public information, delivering presentations to civic organizations, community groups, municipalities, public safety partners, etc. 7. Develop situation reports and Incident Action Plans. 8. Serves as on call Emergency Management representative during the weekly rotation. 9. Supports the Special Operations program teams with equipment, training, and response needs (Hazmat, Public Safety Dive, Technical Rescue, etc.) 10. Performs assigned operational duties in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or directly at the scene of an incident during activations. Assists in the development of the regional and county THIRA, county hazard vulnerability analysis, and county resource manual. 11. Serves as the EMA representative on the planning team to develop the Hazard Mitigation Plan. 12. Participates in assigned committees and workgroups including but not limited to Regional Task. 13. Performs other duties as required or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Bachelor's degree in emergency management, Public Safety Administration, or equivalent experience and education within public safety and program development and implementation. 2. Proficient in technology to include Microsoft 365 Suite. 3. Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations. 4. Ability to coordinate diverse groups toward a common goal. 5. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships. 6. Strong time management skills; by prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple responsibilities efficiently. 7. Ability to work effectively in high-stress, emergency situations, maintaining composure and exercising sound judgement and critical decision-making under pressure 8. Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously with minimal direction or supervision. 9. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. 10. The position requires the ability to work in a non-traditional office setting, including but not limited to a warehouse, garage, tent, or outdoors exposed to extreme temperatures and weather. 11. Some travel may be required. 12. May be subject to 24-hour on-call up under certain emergency conditions and work long hours during emergencies. 13. Completion of current versions of ICS 100, 200, 700, 800. 14. Required to obtain FEMA Professional Development Series within one year of hire. 15. Required to obtain and maintain PEMA County Emergency Management Associate Certification within two years of hire. 16. Completion of FEMA E/K/L0146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Course (preferred) 17. Public Safety response experience (preferred) 18. Must reside no further than 10 miles outside Bucks County border to ensure adequate response time in the event of a required response.