Job Information
York County Government York County Emergency Management Coordinator in Alfred, Maine
This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1129791
JOB DESCRIPTION
County of York
Human Resources
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COORDINATOR
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Salary: \$24-27/hr.
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 comprised of a full-time staff, six 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 towns in York County.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator who believes that teamwork, strategic
thinking, and relationship building are the keys to a successful emergency management program.
The function of this position is to assist the Director and Deputy Director in organizing all
emergency management activities related to minimizing the effects of disasters. Major
responsibilities include developing and implementing emergency plans and programs and
overseeing preparedness outreach and education. Being successful in this role means you take
pride in your ability to collaborate and communicate, and in your analytical and strategic skills to
drive continuous improvement. You should possess a strong desire to work in a customer-oriented
public safety environment, with a willingness to serve the public in the second most-populated
county in Maine. You appreciate an environment that is flexible, fun, encourages professional and
personal development, and where superior work is recognized.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISE
This position is a non-supervisory position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops and updates programs to improve local and county governments ability to
respond to emergencies, including planning and preparedness programs, and response and
recovery activities.
Creates engaging preparedness marketing content from emails to social media campaigns,
videos, webinars, articles, handouts, displays, and more.
Identifies opportunities to improve marketing effectiveness by creating accurate targets,
building audiences, and fostering new relationships.
Coordinates public information activities, including public messaging, media relations,
education, and outreach; serves as one of the agency Public Information Officers (PIO).
Develops instructional materials and conducts presentations to groups to provide training
on emergency preparedness.
Develops, implements, and maintains local and regional emergency plans.
Assists with designing and writing manuals and standard operating procedures to be used
in preparation for and response to incidents.
Develops, enhances, and coordinates relationships with local officials, first responders,
schools, health care, and other partners to understand hazards in our community and
determine where opportunities for engagement exist.
Prepares and distributes daily and emergency status reports that describe key information
to enhance situational awareness within the county.
Updates and maintains contact information and resource listings for individuals,
equipment, and supplies.
Conducts research on emergency management best practic es.
During incidents, administers planning functions, including enacting plans, ensuring
development and implementation of Incident Action Plans, and management of common
operating picture and situation reports.
Collects data and prepares reports and correspondence related to activities of the agen