Emergency Management Specialist

Summary The Emergency Management Specialist is primarily responsible to support emergency response elements and NASA during emergencies, and natural disasters. Must also assist with the development of emergency plans, checklists, and procedures. Responsibilities Required to follow all company personnel and safety policies and perform all assigned duties in a safe work manner. Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, resolves problems, and maintains specific level of knowledge pertaining to emergency management actions. Provides training as required. Operates the Mobile Command Vehicle. Completes required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses and Instructs courses as directed. Provides support to the Exercise Evaluation System by providing Emergency Management expertise and coordination. When required, outside normal duty hours, activates, and operates the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Alternate EOC in support of large-scale disasters, hurricane operations, and emergency support. Coordinates Emergency Management policies and procedures with appropriate local and State officials. Maintains and operates assigned equipment used in disaster operations to include computers, appropriate software, telephones, and radios. Performs educational activities for the general population to include publishing bulletins, news articles, and giving briefings on disaster information. Develops metrics, procedures, flowcharts, reports, and similar documents as required to support assigned organization. Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintains specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies. Participates in committees developed for special projects. Performs compliance with NASA, Federal, state, local laws and regulations and requirements and energy management conservation regulations, collective bargaining agreements, security, safety, hurricane and other specialized programs or contractual requirements relating to the business of this section, working within the limits of established policy. Complies with department policies, rules, and regulations. Participates in certification training classes when offered and pass such classes per the certification criteria. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. Other duties as assigned Qualifications 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. Must possess a Bachelors’ Degree in Emergency Management or related discipline and possess four (4) years related experience. Equivalent education/experience is applicable. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must meet all standards as required by Statement of Work. Must be certified as an Emergency Response Official Required to adhere to all government agency guidelines as it applies to COVID vaccine Attestation/Restrictions. Honorably discharged from the Armed Services (If Applicable). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Successfully completed all training and have obtained all required licenses, certifications, and security/medical clearances for the site. Ratings of “Certified Emergency Manager” (CEM) certification is desirable. OSHA, EPA, and FEMA certifications highly desirable. Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment. Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook. Must possess a working knowledge of general office routines, with additional training in computer use including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software systems. Must possess effective oral and written communication skills. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Must possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s (CDL) license if required by the government. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training material. Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture. Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability. Must be able to meet and maintain NASA Physical Certifications. Must be able to successfully pass all required Psychological examinations. Must be able to meet drug testing and alcohol – free workforce requirements to include random drug and/or alcohol testing.