Salary: $30.35 – $32.13 Hourly
Location : Mount Clemens, MI
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 23-00277
Department: Emergency Management and Communications
Opening Date: 06/20/2023
Closing Date: 7/3/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management & Communications
HIRING AUTHORITY: Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt – overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations policy.
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: At will
CURRENT STARTING TIME AND HOURS: 2 Temporary positions working variable hours Monday through Friday. The temporary assignment is through September of 2024.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, assists with efforts to implement evidence-based school safety initiatives. Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments (RVA) at local schools and school districts. Supports training and technical assistance to schools in the area of emergency preparedness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists, conducts, and advises on the completion of risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments for local schools and school districts.
Assists in the development and review of local school district emergency operations plans.
Assists with the coordination of training sessions, practice alerts, exercises and other educational activities to ensure that staff, residents, government agencies, private companies, schools and civic groups are prepared for emergency response as it relates to school violence prevention and safety.
Assists in the development and implementation of evidence-based threat assessment protocols to assist schools in analyzing received threats.
Provides staff support to professional, business, and community groups in relation to emergency management and school safety, including participating in meetings and developing reports as necessary.
Attends and participates in training and seminars relative to current school safety issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Associate degree or 60 credit hours in Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Education or a related field from an accredited college or university
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in education, emergency management, or other public safety related field at the state, county or local level
Preferred Education and Experience
- Three (3) years experience working in education, emergency management, or other public safety related field at the state, county or local level
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable insured automobile for authorized travel
Preferred Licenses or Certifications
- Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) designation through the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Emergency management, public safety and homeland security processes and structures that support the health, safety and welfare of the community
- Best practices in conducting threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments.
- Use and application of current computer programs
Ability to:
- Work effectively in stressful emergency conditions and make responsible decisions appropriate to the scope of the position and according to established laws, policies, and procedures
- Maintain sensitive information in strictest confidence
- Ability to utilize countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments
- Maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; federal, state and County agencies; and the public
- Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Conducts oneself with tact and courtesy
Work EnvironmentN/SOF/COffice or similar indoor environment XOutdoor environment X Street environment (near moving traffic)X Construction siteX Confined spaceX In the community (homes, businesses, etc) X Correctional facility, detention center or jailX Clinical healthcare environmentX Warehouse environmentX ExposuresN/SOF/CIndividuals who are hostile or irate X Individuals with known violent backgroundsX Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)X Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)X Communicable diseasesX Moving mechanical partsX Fumes or airborne particlesX Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances or wasteX Loud noises (85+ decibels) X Blood Borne PathogensX
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
DemandFrequencyDescriptionPhysicalN/SOF/CBalancingXOn even or uneven surfaces/groundBendingXTasks involve forward or backward bending at the waistClimbing/Working at HeightsXTasks involve climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platformsCrawlingXInspecting in confined spaces. Moving about on hands and kneesDiggingXTasks involve manual diggingDrivingXTasks involve operating any motor powered vehicle on sealed and unsealed roadsGraspingXTasks involve gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or handsKneeling/SquattingXTasks involve flexing/bending at the knees and ankles to work at low levelsLeg/Foot MovementXTasks involve use of the leg and/or foot to operate machineryManual DexterityXTasks involve fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writingLift/CarryTasks involve raising/lowering or moving objects from one level/position to anotherUp to 10 pounds 11-24 pounds 25-34 poundsX 35-50 pounds 51-74 pounds 75-99 pounds Over 100 pounds Push / PullXTasks involve pushing/pulling objects away from or towards the bodyReachingXTasks involve reaching overhead with arms raised above shoulder height or forward reaching with arms extendedSittingXTasks involve remaining in a seated position during the task performanceStandingXTasks involve standing in an upright position without movementWalkingXWalking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfacesRunningXRunning considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by these statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.
Part-time employee benefit eligibility varies with each benefit based on collective bargaining agreements. Please contact our Human Resources and Labor Relations Department for more information.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. “See resume” is not an acceptable answer to questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education:
- High school diploma or certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test
- Some college
- Associate’s Degree (or 60 completed credit hours)
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or higher
- None of the above
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Do you have a minimum one (1) year of experience working in education, emergency management, or other public safety related field at the state, county or local level?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to having one (1) year of experience in education, emergency management, or other public safety related field at the state, county or local level , please describe below when and where you obtained this experience. If you answered “No”, please type: N/A
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Do you have a Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) designation through the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division?
- Yes
- No
Required Question