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Diane Schleicher
CITY COUNCIL FC �r' CLERK OF COUNCIL
Shirley Sessions, Mayor Pro Tem ( Vivian O. Woods
Wanda D. Doyle
Bill Garbett CITY ATTORNEY
Frank Schuman, Sr. i ,:° Edward M. Hughes
Kathryn Williams :tk
Paul Wolff
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
City Council Agenda Item Request
Agenda Item Requests must be submitted to the Clerk of Council by 10:OOam the Friday prior to the
scheduled Council meeting. If this form is received after the deadline, the item will be listed on the next
scheduled agenda.
Council Meeting Date for Request: September 9, 2010
Item: Change in Job Description and Grade for Emergency Management Coordinator
Explanation:
Budget Line Item Number (if applicable):
Paper Work: X Attached* Already Distributed
To Be Handed Out at Council Meeting (by Requester)
Audio/Video Presentation* *
* Thirteen copies for packets must be provided with request.
** Audio /video presentation must be submitted to the IT department at City Hall
at least 48 hours prior teu the meeting.
NOTE: Request will be postponed if necessary information is not provided.
Submitted by: Diane Schleicher
Phone / Email:
Comments:
Date given to Clerk of Council 09/01/2010
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P.O. Box 2749 — 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 -2749 * Certified *
(866) 786 -4573 — FAX (866) 786 -5737 City of
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Grade 14: 33,342 — 53,302
JOB TITLE: Emergency Management Coordinator PS2
DEPARTMENT: Fire, City of Tybee Island
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for coordinating emergency preparedness,
response, recovery and training issues for the city as well as for ensuring the safety of city
employees and the general public. When time pen the City Manager will prioritize duties
that provide administrative support and maintenance of the city records thru the Fire Chief.
MAJOR DUTIES:
o Develops, coordinates, and implements comprehensive plans, including conducting
vulnerability analysis and risk assessment, developing and initiating early warning and
public- broadcast systems, coordinating with various agencies to establish evacuation
corridors, establishing emergency support functions, , addressing and ensuring resolution
of special need issues, and incorporating lessons learned into future plans and procedures.
o Coordinates emergency situations to protect lives and property of City of Tybee Island
residents.
o Coordinates activities of EOC; directs, maintains, and oversees adherence to the City of
Tybee Island Emergency Operation Manual with regards to storms and other natural and
• man -made disasters to ensure proper and safe operations.
o Maintains liaison with appropriate county, state and federal authorities.
o Assists with budget preparations.
o Communicates with residents, business leaders and community groups to
promote the importance of emergency preparedness with writing materials which
includes preparedness, shelter and evacuation instructions.
o Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training session to become and remain
cwTent on principles.
o Performs duties as related to the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating
System Coordinator:
o Performs duties as related to the Local Government Risk Management Safety
Coordinator; annually inspects fire extinguishers for all City Buildings, Police and Fire
vehicles.
o Coordinates mandated federal, state and local training for city employees.
o Performs a variety of specialized administrative duties involving the processing and
maintenance of City records — maintenance and storage; destruction and disposal.
o Performs other related duties as assigned.
Emergency Management Coordinator, Fire Department
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KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
o Knowledge of emergency preparedness planning and response methods and procedures.
o Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
o Knowledge of state and federal emergency management agency guidelines.
o Knowledge of relevant training techniques and methods.
o Ability to format coordinates, test and exercise and evaluate contingency plans.
o Skill in operating standard office and communications equipment.
o Skill in preparing and presenting related reports.
o Skill in public relations and interpersonal communication.
o Skill in emergency management research, planning, and program implementation.
o Knowledge of workplace safety principles.
o Knowledge of city code and safety ordinances.
o Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Under the general direction of the Fire Chief. The supervisor
spot - checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the
final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city codes and ordinances, city and department policies and
procedures, grant requirements, and state and federal emergency management agency guidelines.
These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied duties in emergency preparedness planning,
training, and management as well as in workplace safety. Unpredictable emergency situations
contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to improve the safety of people and
property by emergency ma.nagemen.t planning, the development of workplace and safety policy.
Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient provision of emergency
readiness services for city residents.