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Office of Emergency Services Manager
Health and Human Services Agency, Visalia, California
Typical Duties:
Provides primary leadership in formulating plans for emergency operations
and insures plans are reviewed with all cities, agencies and responders
annually; design and conduct exercises to test the effectiveness
of emergency preparedness programs; identify deficiencies in the
provision of emergency services and implement decisions and recommendations
to correct deficiencies; plan for and direct mobilization of personnel
and resources during emergency situations; coordinate activities
of various emergency services providers within the County; develop
and prepare public service announcements, press releases and other
media oriented reports; work closely with public and private agencies,
including private ambulance companies, hospitals, communication
agencies, volunteer organizations, public safety agencies and other
entities within the county to develop emergency services plans;
provides lead coordinator role in any opening of the Emergency Operations
Center; negotiate contracts with private and public agencies; evaluate
the achievement of program goals and objectives; develop required
plans and objectives for all grants applicable to emergency operations;
maintain current status on all grant amendment, reporting and invoicing
for revenues; oversee the record keeping and reporting activities
on the status of emergency response; assist in the development and
implementation of the annual budget, as appropriate; assign, review,
evaluate and train staff; represent the Agency before the Board
of Supervisors, public organizations, on State and community committees,
task forces and advisory boards.
Employment Standards:
Education/Experience - Any combination of education and experience
that would likely provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities
is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and
abilities would be to graduate from an accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or
a closely related field and two years of progressively responsible
supervisory or administrative experience in the development and
coordination of emergency services programs.
Knowledge of - Federal Disaster Relief and Emergency Act, and the
California Emergency Services Act; principles and techniques of
planning, developing and organizing; methods, techniques and programs
that can be effectively utilized in providing emergency management;
government health programs; principles of administration, management
and supervision; agencies and community groups providing emergency
services and emergency medical services; State and Federal emergency
plan requirements for local jurisdictions; State emergency medical
services regulations and plan requirements for local jurisdictions;
policies related to emergency action.
Skills/Abilities:
Analyze emergency situations quickly and accurately and adopt effective
courses of action; develop and manage interagency emergency service
programs; read and understand complex laws and regulations; analyze
and evaluate emergency services delivery; write project proposals
and develop programs; formulate and develop policies and procedures
for an emergency management system and emergency medical services
system; negotiate contracts; develop, prepare, and present comprehensive
reports and recommendations; speak effectively before public gatherings;
organize and coordinate training programs; ability to supervise
others engaged in emergency services activities.
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