Emergency Management Director

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　　Emergency Management Director

　　Salary

　　$106,719.00 - $156,939.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Rochester MN 55904, MN

　　Job Type

　　Regular FT

　　Job Number

　　20240019

　　Department

　　Administration

　　Opening Date

　　01/22/2024

　　Description

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　　POSITION DESCRIPTION

　　The City of Rochester now invites applications for

　　Emergency Management Director

　　The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

　　We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

　　It takes us all working together.

　　Nature of Work

　　The Emergency Management Director is a key member of the Administration Team, a member of the Public Safety Impact Team, and is responsible for developing, managing, coordinating and integrating the City's emergency and contingency planning efforts, including development and implementation of the City’s:

　　Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and associated annexes;

　　All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (AHMP);

　　Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP); and

　　Other responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local emergency management mandates, program requirements, and grant programs; developing and managing emergency management training; building partnerships and promoting corporate, family, and personal disaster preparedness; and seeking solutions to community challenges that do not rise to the level of a disaster. (i.e. large events, major employment sectors, and vulnerable populations).

　　Distinguishing Characteristics

　　The Emergency Management Director exercises, manages, influences and supervises other City teammates from a variety of departments, including Police and Fire, and community agencies in accomplishing the mission of preparing the City of Rochester for disasters. This position is also subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of an emergency and irregular work hours may be required.

　　Review of applications will begin on February 11, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　*Conduct emergency preparedness, response, and recovery operations that are consistent with local ordinance and Minnesota State Statute.

　　Develop and supervise a system that supports Unified Command.

　　Determine and publish Emergency Operations Center (EOC) notification, staffing, and training requirements.

　　Manage the Emergency Operation Center during activations, including serving as a liaison with State of Minnesota, Olmsted County, Mayo Clinic and other appropriate stakeholders.

　　Serve as City liaison to the SE MN Region 1 Emergency Management Joint Powers Board.

　　Coordinate public alerting in an emergency and serve as the primary point-of-contact for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Collaborative Operating Agreement (COG).

　　Develop, conduct, and evaluate exercises and training on emergency management program plans.

　　*Coordinate, manage and develop the City of Rochester Emergency Operations Plan by working with other city departments, other governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGO), private companies, and individuals.

　　Assist and cooperate with other agencies and people with disaster mitigation and the City Emergency Operations Plan.

　　Manage computerized data bases of disaster resources at the Federal, State, and local level and determine access to this system for other governmental agencies.

　　Develop a strategic approach to emergency management for the City by working closely with the City Administrator, Public Safety Impact Team, Department Heads, and other assigned Deputy Directors, private industry, City Council, and Mayor, as needed.

　　*Develop and coordinate the delivery of public education programs aimed toward individuals, family, and community preparedness. Inform the public of emergency operations and protective actions to reduce the impact of disasters on themselves and the community.

　　Prepare analyses, position papers, and recommendations for program development and implementation.

　　Develop base-line budget estimates for funding of related equipment, plans, procedure, and other resources related to Office of Emergency Management functions.

　　Assist in the research, preparation, coordination, and maintenance of available grants related to emergency services, terrorism, and domestic preparedness.

　　*Collaborate and provide leadership to a wide range of community partners seeking solutions to community challenges that do not rise to the level of a disaster. (I.e. large events, major employment sectors, and vulnerable populations).

　　Participate in/on various community groups and committees to build and foster relationships throughout the community that will be instrumental in understanding and effecting change in the community.

　　Advance equitable resilience through the development of partnerships and ensuring diverse perspectives are engaged in all facets for emergency management.

　　Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

　　*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Education and Experience

　　A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration, Homeland Security or closely related field, from an accredited four-year college or university, AND 5 years of experience in emergency management (or equivalent).

　　Licenses and/or Certifications

　　A valid driver's license*

　　State of Minnesota Basic Emergency Management certification with the State of MN Homeland Security Division within two year of hire as a condition of continued employment. Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) within three years of hire as a condition of continued employment.

　　*An employee’s personal driving record, including citations and convictions, will be considered in determining whether an employee is eligible to drive on behalf of the City.

　　Special Requirements

　　Prior to being hired, promoted or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass an in depth background investigation and maintain appropriate security clearances.

　　Response Time Requirement

　　Individuals hired for this position must reside within an area which allows them to respond effectively to emergency or unplanned incidents. Those who do not currently meet this requirement shall be allowed no more that twelve (12) months after the date that they were hired to fill the position to meet this requirement.

　　Desirable Qualifications

　　Master's degree and five (5) years professional emergency management and homeland security experience working at or above the level of a deputy director.

　　State of Minnesota Emergency Management certification or an equivalent from another state.

　　Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification.

　　Master Exercise Practitioner Program certification (MEPP)

　　Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)

　　Experience administering national and state homeland security grant programs.

　　Experience with emergency/disaster response and recovery operations.

　　Using incident management software.

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

　　THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CITY’S AREA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

　　In order to provide timely services, the City has designated specific positions which must comply with an area residency requirement, based on job-related necessity where teammates must reside within thirty (30) driving miles of their normally scheduled work reporting location.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

　　Knowledge of: national, state, and regional emergency management and homeland security organization, laws, rules, regulations, policies, protocols and grant programs; city services, private and public entities, their respective capabilities, and how to use/collaborate with them in during normal and disaster situations; and National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operational protocols.

　　Skill in: applying for and managing various grant programs; in supervising contingency operations, a command center or emergency operations center, and supervising crisis communications with the media, citizens, responders and elected officials; developing emergency and contingency plans; planning processes; hazard identification and risk assessment process; effectively managing people, teams, and resources; managing a comprehensive, progressive training and exercise program that includes all responding agencies and organizations in the City; writing, speaking, and listening in order to effectively communicate in a variety of situations, writing for a variety of audiences, including the media and senior local elected officials; working collaboratively with others to accomplish the mission and vision of the organization, serving as a liaison with City departments, private and public agencies, news media, and the general public; operating a variety of radio systems, information display equipment, installed Emergency Operations Center equipment, and state/federal online reporting tools and grant administration software; managing the interface between on-scene command activities, the EOC, multi-agency coordination centers, and area command structures; and understanding of and respect for the diversity of residents, customers, co-workers, and supervisors and demonstrates an ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

　　Ability to: build and maintain relationships and teams; persuasively communicate to a wide variety of citizens, employee groups, elected officials, public safety response partners, state and local emergency management professionals, and informal leaders in the community under both normal and emergency conditions; resolve complex challenges associated with the work; understand current and emerging approaches to improve emergency preparedness capabilities and how to promote those concepts to others; proficiently develop, maintain, modify, exercise, and integrate emergency operations plans and other complex projects that may have changing priorities and community-wide impact within negotiated deadlines; develop and implement volunteer programs and work with community groups; author and update complex grant proposals and integrate emergency and contingency plans, defining protocols, standards, and measurable results; make critical decisions in emergencies and disasters consistent with recognized practices in emergency management and related fields; and perform advanced-level work related to emergency management planning, public education, grants management, and other administrative duties as assigned.

　　PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

　　In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

　　In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

　　Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

　　Continuous demands: sitting.

　　Frequent demands: fine dexterity and standing.

　　Occasional demands: walking, carrying, handling, climbing, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.

　　Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch, and smell.

　　Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include primarily NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions); however, on rare occasions the individual may have exposure to extreme weather conditions.

　　EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36371&t=637988555643816877)

　　01

　　The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. You must be honest and accurate in answering the supplemental questions and do not type "see resume". You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview for this position. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　What is your preferred name?

　　03

　　Individuals hired for this position must reside within an area which allows them to respond effectively to emergency or unplanned incidents. Do you currently meet this requirement or will you be able to meet this requirement within 1 year of being hired? If you answer "NO" to any of this question, you may want to reconsider applying for this position.

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Do you have a valid driver's license?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Which of the following best describes your level of education?

　　High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

　　Less than 2 years post-secondary training

　　Completion of a 2 year program or degree

　　Completion of a 4 year program or degree

　　Completion of a Master's degree or higher

　　None of the above

　　06

　　Other than your High School diploma/GED, which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?

　　Emergency Management

　　Public Safety

　　Public Administration

　　Homeland Security

　　A field of study closely related to the above

　　My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above

　　N/A - I do not have a degree

　　07

　　Please list the specific program/degree that you completed. Include the name of the educational facility and location. Do not type "See Resume". If no program was attended, type "N/A".

　　08

　　Which emergency management-related certifications do you possess? (Select all that apply)

　　Basic Emergency Management Certificate from HSEM

　　Emergency Management Director/Practitioner Qualification Certificate from HSEM

　　Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)

　　Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

　　Other

　　N/A - None of the above

　　09

　　Which of the following best describes your years of full-time equivalent employment experience in emergency management?

　　No experience

　　More than 1 year, but less than 3

　　More than 3 years, but less than 4

　　More than 4 years, but less than 5

　　More than 5 years, but less than 7

　　More than 7 years, but less than 10

　　10 or more years

　　10

　　Which ICS and NIMS courses have you completed? (Select all that apply)

　　ICS-100

　　ICS-200

　　ICS-300

　　ICS-400

　　IS-700

　　IS-703

　　IS-706

　　IS-800

　　G-191

　　G-402

　　E/L/G-2300

　　N/A - None of the above

　　11

　　Do you have any experience using emergency management software?

　　Yes

　　No

　　12

　　Describe your employment experience in emergency management in private industry, military, city, county, state or federal government. Do not type, "see resume". Type "N/A" if you have no experience.

　　13

　　OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Describe any other special training you've completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.

　　14

　　CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: City policy requires that finalists are required to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history. Please note that a criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment with the City of Rochester. If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　City of Rochester

　　Address

　　201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904

　　Phone

　　(507) 328-2555

　　Website

　　https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment

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