Job Description
Salary: $37.73 - $55.46 Hourly
Location : City of St. Cloud, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Department: FIRE
Opening Date: 08/09/2024
Closing Date: 9/6/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Description WORK HOURS: 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM Under the leadership of the Fire Chief, provides highly specialized and operational work developing, coordinating, and implementing plans, programs, and systems for disaster preparedness, response and emergency management. Duties include leading, supervising, and administering all exercises, statistical research, training, operational functions, and records related to emergency management. Facilitates communication and teamwork among City departments and external agencies, as assigned.
Position may be required to work nights and weekends as directed and required to work during all declared emergencies.
Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Department Leadership may assign additional functions and/or work as necessary. - Serve as the city's Emergency Manager, ensuring compliance with the State Emergency Response Plan (SERP), National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Response Plan (NRP), and Incident Command System (ICS).
- Provide input for the division's budget and assist in negotiating and administering contracts related to divisional functions and operations.
- Generate and develop complex correspondence, reports, forms, manuals, and materials for executive public speaking engagements and official correspondence.
- Supervise and assist in the development of the annual Strategic Plan and Emergency Management Preparedness, including grant budget preparation for Emergency Management Services.
- Supervise, train, coordinate, and evaluate emergency management functions, ensuring adherence to departmental guidelines and regulatory requirements, and assist staff with complex procurement work.
- Act as a member of the City's Emergency Management Team during activation of the Emergency Operations Center, ensuring operational readiness.
- Prepare and plan for emergency management operations by updating operational plans, conducting drills and exercises, and maintaining all emergency plan documents.
- Prepare, implement, and track citywide training and exercise programs related to emergency management.
- Coordinate logistical and operational support services for the Police Department, Public Works, and City Fire Department in non-disaster response environments.
- Manage the City's resource and logistics planning functions for disaster response and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County emergency management requirements.
- Compile necessary FEMA documentation for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other reporting requirements.
- Support the development, implementation, revision, and maintenance of emergency plans, including the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS).
- Participate in various committees and working groups, acting as a project manager on assigned projects and conducting public education activities on disaster preparedness.
- Coordinate the City's role with County Emergency Management in all Emergency Support Functions (ESF) performed by the County and review emergency plans of outside organizations within City limits.
- Respond to operational and administrative inquiries and complaints, prepare departmental statistical and operational reports, and be available for emergency call-out to support the City during emergencies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Fire Service Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field, plus two (2) years of local government experience; or six (6) years of local government experience, with at least three (3) years in a Public Safety role.
Must possess and maintain a current/valid State of Florida Driver's License, which meets requirements outlined in the City's Employee Handbook. As well as any requirements by the City's insurance carrier and determined by the City of St. Cloud to be an acceptable driving record history
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Certification as an Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) by IAEM. (Must otherwise be obtained within twenty-four (24) months of employment.)
- Certification as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) by IAEM. (Must otherwise be obtained within sixty (60) months of employment.)
- If equivalent experience is utilized to qualify, Bachelor's degree must be obtained within (60) months of employment to achieve CEM.
- Completion of the following NIMS Courses within the designated amount of time from hire date:
- Basic IS-700 (6 months)
- Basic ICS-100 (6 months)
- Intermediate ICS 200 (6 months)
- EOC IS-800 (6 months)
- Intermediate ICS-300 (12 months)
- Advanced ICS-400 (12 months)
- IS-2200 Basic EOC Functions (12 months)
- G-2300 Intermediate EOC Functions (12 months)
- MGT-346 Emergency Operations Planning (18 Months)
- O-305 All Hazards Incident Management Team (24 Month)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: - Applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure & Authorization Regarding Background Investigation, a Confidentiality Agreement and the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Clearance process to include national fingerprint-based records check and approval for controlled access to protected information.
- Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).
KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and practices of current emergency planning, training, and management.
Principles and practices of policy development and implementation.
Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Budgeting procedures and techniques.
Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
Modern office procedures and computer software and equipment applications.
ABILITY TO: Speaks, reads, and writes the English language.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
Organizes, directs, and implements a comprehensive emergency services program.
Analyzes budget and technical reports; interprets and evaluates staff reports; knows related federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes; observes performance and evaluates staff; problem solves; remembers and apples various personnel rules; and explains and interprets policy.
Interprets and explains Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions, and implements recommendations supporting goals.
Acts quickly and calmly in emergency situations; be effective in a fast-paced emergency environment and make appropriate and timely decisions.
Works unusual or prolonged hours during emergencies, disasters, training programs, or preparedness exercises.
Gains cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Works with various cultural and ethnic groups tactfully and effectively.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and is occasionally required to run, climb, balance, crouch, and crawl; is frequently required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee must frequently stand or sit for an extended period without significant rest.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The job risks exposure to the following environmental hazards: bright/dim light, dusts, pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet/humid conditions, extreme noise levels, fumes, noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives, and violence.
An Equal Opportunity Employer The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran's preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.
Benefits
St. Cloud Benefits Package
We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.
We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.
All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the
Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees and Police Officers- The Fire department employees can earn up to 96 holiday hours per fiscal year prorated from the employee's start date.
- One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees and two (2) for Police Officers.
- Awards Programs
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Discounted Automobile Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Holiday Bonus - subject to City Council approval
- Indianapolis Plan ( Police Officers )
- Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)
- Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
- Management Leave
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- On-Site Employee Health Care Center
- Paid Vacation (Maximum of 440 hours for General employees and 624 for Fire Employees)
- Sick Leave Bank available for all employees - for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see
- Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)
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Which best describes your level of education?
- No High School Equivalency
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
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Please indicate the field of your college degree
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Please select how many years of experience you have in local government.
- N/A
- 1 Year
- 2 Years
- 3 to 5 Years
- 6+ years
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How many years of experience do you have in a Public Safety role?
- None
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5+ years
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Could you please indicate which of the following preferred qualifications you currently possess?Certification as an Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) by IAEM (Must otherwise be obtained within 24 months of employment).Certification as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) by IAEM (Must otherwise be obtained within 60 months of employment).If equivalent experience is being used to qualify, a Bachelor's degree must be obtained within 60 months of employment to achieve CEM certification.Completion of the following NIMS Courses within the specified timeframes from the hire date: -Basic IS-700 (6 months) -Basic ICS-100 (6 months) -Intermediate ICS-200 (6 months) -EOC IS-800 (6 months) -Intermediate ICS-300 (12 months) -Advanced ICS-400 (12 months) -IS-2200 Basic EOC Functions (12 months) -G-2300 Intermediate EOC Functions (12 months) -MGT-346 Emergency Operations Planning (18 months) -O-305 All Hazards Incident Management Team (24 months)
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