Emergency Management Agency Preparedness Manager

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1387904 JOB DESCRIPTION EXTERNAL County of York Human Resources PREPAREDNESS MANAGER Status: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt Salary: $70,000-80,000 Union: Non-Union Reports to: Deputy Director of EMA ABOUT US York County Emergency Management Agency (YCEMA), located in Alfred, ME, is a dynamic and progressive government agency whose mission is to lessen the effects of a disaster on the lives and property of residents, municipalities, and businesses of York County through coordination and training on the four phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Our diverse team is composed of a full-time staff, seven special response teams, and a cadre of several hundred volunteers all of whom work closely together to provide top-notch comprehensive emergency management services. We care deeply about helping our community through the relationships we have built with Local Emergency Management Directors, first responders, and partner agencies from all 29 municipalities in York County. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a Preparedness Manager who believes that teamwork, strategic thinking, and relationship building are the keys to a successful emergency management program. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive preparedness program and supervise program staff. This role is heavily people-facing; cultivating partnerships with response agencies, community organizations, the media, influencers, and stakeholders is central. Being successful in this role means you use your creativity to inspire the community to be a part of emergency readiness! You should possess a strong passion for public service and be motivated by the unique challenges of emergency management where the work you do has a direct impact on the safety and resilience of our community. You appreciate an environment that is flexible, fun, encourages professional and personal development, and where superior work is recognized. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED This is a supervisory position. You are supervised by the Deputy Director and you supervise the Planning Coordinator. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program Management Manage and develop the emergency preparedness and planning program; maintain overall supervisory responsibility for all functions under the programs scope, including marketing strategy and communication, public information and outreach, social media and website management, planning, and alerts and warnings. Collaborate regularly with the Director and Deputy Director to conduct assessments of program capabilities, identify gaps, and prioritize areas for improvement. Work closely with the Deputy Director to establish program goals, monitor staff and volunteer performance, and resolve personnel or operational issues as they arise. Develop and implement program evaluation frameworks including performance metrics, after-action review processes, and improvement tracking; provide clear, data-informed reports to leadership on a recurring basis. Establish and maintain a structured framework for plan review and revision; work with the Planning Coordinator to ensure all agency plans are current, exercised regularly, and consistent with applicable guidance such as CPG 101 and NIMS. Serve as the agencys subject matter expert on preparedness planning and represent the agency at regional planning meetings, working groups, and interagency coordination bodies. Staff Supervision and Development Provide direct supervision to the Planning Coordinator, including assignments, training, performance evaluation, and professional development. Deliver r egular coaching, mentorship, and feedback to supervisees; identify training opportunities and support ongoing skill development. Foster a team culture of accountability, continuous learning, and mission readiness. Marketing Strategy and Communications Develop and maintain a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that supports the agencys