Emergency Management Deputy Director

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR Job Description FLSA: Exempt Pay Grade: G13 PICKENS COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION – SEPTEMBER 2024 JOB TITLE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB The purpose of the job is to assist in the management of the preparedness for, the response to, and the recovery from disasters or major emergencies which may occur within the boundaries of Pickens County; Special Operation Team (Water Response, Haz.

Mat Incident Response, Technical Rescue, Field Communications) operations; and to perform related professional, administrative and supervisory work as required. The class assists with plans, organizing and implementing programs within Emergency Management. ESSENTIAL TASKS: The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.

Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary . Assists the Director in planning, organizing and directing all programs and activities of the Emergency Management Department, ensuring the department’s compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and standards of safety.

Supervises subordinate staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employee discipline and discharge. Assists with developing and administering department budgets; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, materials, facilities and time.

Assists directing the organization, analysis, planning, decision-making and assignment of available resources to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from the effects of all hazards; prepares, maintains and annually reviews and revises County emergency plans and procedures. Responds with or for the Director during major emergencies or disasters and be prepared to respond to and/or set up the Emergency Operations Center of continuity of government operations.

Establishes and oversees the activities of the Emergency Operations Center in all simulated and emergency situations. Ensures Emergency Operations Center is properly staffed and equipped. Coordinates emergency planning and operations with the Oconee Nuclear Station, as necessary. Coordinates radiological training with internal and external partners in preparation of radiological incidents.

Coordinates and submits grants for Emergency Response and Preparedness Develops and maintains VHF, UHF, and 800MHz radio communications for emergency response in county and statewide. Assists in the coordination of the Local Emergency Planning Committee for maintaining hazardous materials, records, and response. Develops, maintains, and works in close coordination with Law Enforcement agencies, Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, Special Operations Team, CERT, Field Communications Team, and other services and organizations as necessary for the successful operation of the Pickens County Emergency Management Program.

Manages operational equipment maintenance, inspection, inventory and tagging for local, state, and federal documentation. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility. Performs and/or ensures the completion of general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.

Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response. Attends training, meetings, seminars, and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Performs other related duties as required. ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS : It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices.

Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained. INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS DATA INVOLVEMENT : Requires synthesizing or integrating analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; changes policies, procedures or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge or interpretations.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT : Requires negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions. Recruits and organizes volunteers for Rescue, Hazardous Incident Response Team and Water Response Team. INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS : Requires interpreting policy and establishing methods and procedures for acquiring, installing, testing, operating or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as complex communications systems, emergency equipment, etc.

; responsible for public acquisitions and construction projects, including preparing specifications for contracts for goods and services; also state and federal grants. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS REASONING REQUIREMENTS : Requires performing work involving the application of principles of logical thinking to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organizational impact.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires using addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS : Requires reading professional literature and technical manuals; speaking to groups of employees, other public and private groups; writing manuals and complex reports.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires doing professional-level work requiring the application of principles and practices in a wide range of administrative, technical or managerial methods in the solution of administrative or technical problems; or the coordination of entry-level managerial work; requires understanding of operating policies and procedures and the ability to apply these to complex administrative problems; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION : Requires Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in business management or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Two (2) years of related work experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Must possess a valid state driver's license. Must possess; FEMA Professional Development Series, ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Advanced ICS (300 & 400), Emergency Manager Certification (SC CEM), Emergency Medical Responder, and IFSAC Firefighter 2 or equivalent.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Requires light-to-medium work that involves walking or standing during emergency / drill situations and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS : The job may risk exposure to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, violent weather, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, electrical shock, radiation, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives. SENSORY REQUIREMENTS : The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, depth perception, texture perception, odor perception, color perception.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS: Decision-making is a major part of the job, affecting a major segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment; responsible to develop policy and practices. ADA COMPLIANCE Pickens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Position : 220003 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Grade : GRADE 13 Job Family : EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES Job Class : EM MGMNT DEPUTY DIRECTOR Posting Start : 09/17/2026 Posting End : 12/31/9999 PER HOUR: $32.

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