Under the direction of the Manager, Disaster Services, the Emergency Management Specialist is responsible for supporting the Office of Emergency Management team in the execution of an integrated, long-term strategy for emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation, working with internal and external partners. This position will have responsibilities across the emergency management lifecycle ensuring the protection of the Tribe’s people, its businesses, and the Tribal Community at-large. In addition to achieving organizational goals, the candidate will work to enhance engagement and collaboration driving effective integration with all cross-functional partners. The Emergency Management Specialist is responsible for a broad range of responsibilities across the Office of Emergency Management, including but not limited to assisting in the development of assessments, plans, and other products to help the enterprise identify and respond to risks that can impact the Tribal Community and/or interrupt it’s enterprise operations. The candidate in this role must also maintain a strict level of confidentiality and act in a manner consistent with, and in compliance with, all legal and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversees and maintains the Tribe’s logistics resources to support disaster response operations, such as supply caches, food, water, medical supplies, portable and battery-powered equipment, etc.2. Provides support to the enterprise’s emergency management training and exercise program by preparing training engagements, teaching training programs, and providing leadership support to drills and exercises.3. Assists in the review, analysis, evaluation and updating of emergency plans and procedures relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. This includes supporting the development, implementation, and management of new plans, processes and practices for emergency response and recovery functions and ensuring their alignment with business and community goals and objectives. Identifies and assesses Tribal and enterprise risks related to potential emergencies as part of preparedness activities. Also, occasionally leading specific projects in this regard.4. Oversees and maintains the maintenance and upkeep of the Tribe’s primary and alternate Emergency Operations Center (EOC) facilities and ensures their readiness.5. Performs administrative duties in supporting the Tribe’s volunteer engagement programs for Tribal Members and employees, such as the Tribal/Community Emergency Response Team (TERT/CERT) program.6. Assists in the application for, management, and closeout of federal, state, and other grants related to disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery efforts.7. Provides support during emergency incidents, assignment to a support or leadership role in emergency operations coordination activities may occur. This may include assignment to an Emergency Operations Center, Incident Command Post, or to another incident management function. This person must be able to execute these roles in a manner consistent with the Tribe’s Emergency Management Ordinance, Emergency Operations Plan, and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This includes being available for “on-call” response after normal working hours for significant incidents. May work non-traditional business hours as needed during emergencies.8. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field required. •    Minimum two (2) years of related experience required. •    Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

•    Available for “on-call” response after-hours for significant incidents.•    Basic understanding of the Emergency Management lifecycle and principles, and federal programs supporting these arenas. •    Willingness to support other departments as required.•    Must have documented, verifiable experience in drafting policies and procedures.•    Must be able to read, speak, and write intelligently in the English language.  Bilingual abilities are a plus.•    Must have experience creating and delivering presentations, conducting training, and preparing reports. •    Knowledge of jurisdictional and legal issues pertaining to Tribes in the areas of emergency management, law enforcement, and emergency services is a plus.•    Communicates effectively, overcomes resistance and builds commitment.  •    Must be personable and professional, capable of using tact and discretion in communication. •    Applies common and consistent terminology as used in the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and associated communications standards.•    Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to Tribal community members, team members, and departments.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

•    At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.•    Incident Command System (IS-100), National Incident Management System (IS-700) & National Response Framework (IS-800) certifications. If not already certified, obtain/complete within three months after being hired.•    Certification as a FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Instructor is required or must be able to obtain within 12 months of hire.•    Training in the Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) preferred.•    Emergency management professional certification preferred (CEM, AEM, FEMA Professional Development Series, etc) preferred.•    Select One of the Following for Driving Responsibilities: o    Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.•    Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.•    Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.•    Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.•    Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.•    Strength sufficient to exert 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 and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.•    Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and otheroffice productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.•    Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.•    Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.•    Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings,via videoconference and over the telephone.•    Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.•    Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.•    Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.•    The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law. 

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