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Emergency Management Coordinator

Salary

$58,000.00 - $74,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07497KF

Department

Public Safety

Opening Date

03/31/2025

Closing Date

4/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Are you passionate about building and promoting community resilience? We’re seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide consultative assistance to local agencies, ensuring they’re well-prepared for disaster situations.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Emergency Preparedness: Collaborate with local agencies to develop and maintain emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plans. Stay up-to-date with local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to emergency and disaster operations.

• Emergency Response: Be available for after-hours response assignments. Assess situations under emergency conditions and provide recommendations for effective courses of action. Demonstrate leadership and initiative during crisis situations.

• Access & Functional Needs Program Development: Design and implement programs that ensure accessibility for individuals with functional needs, both during emergencies and regular operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The purpose of this class within the organization is to provide planning and lead work for the Emergency Operations Center.

• This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

• Leads and maintains the Special Needs Registration Program in accordance with relevant Florida statutes; receives, evaluates, and modifies resident health information, documentation, and relevant forms.

• Develops systems and programs to ensure notification, transportation, shelter, re-entry and post-event disaster survivor assistance with state and local partner agencies, for database registrants.

• Work with disability organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to identify the needs of people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs during emergencies.

• Chair the Access & Functional Needs working group.

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that emergency preparedness plans are inclusive and address the unique needs of diverse populations including individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and non-English speakers.

• Serve as a facilitator between the disability community and the Emergency Operations Center, promoting integration and inclusion throughout the incident lifecycle.

• Liaise with dialysis centers, medical foster care homes, and other health-related agencies to ensure inclusive emergency management practices.

• Plans with staff for equipment needs; obtains new equipment for Emergency Management through Public Safety Logistics or directly from vendors.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or specialized courses/training.

• Two years of college in public administration, emergency management, or a closely related field.

• Two years of emergency management or closely related experience.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is required.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, emergency management, public health, or closely related field.

• FEMA ICS and NIMS Courses.

• Familiarity with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ( FEMA) Community Lifelines Construct.

• Knowledge of principles, procedures, and processes of the Incident Command System (ICS).

• Knowledge of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).

• Understanding of radio communications.

Supplemental Information

The position's work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with availability for emergency call-outs. Flexibility to respond after hours and work extended hours during emergencies.

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options

• Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave

• Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs

• Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Could you describe how your educational background and professional experience align with the qualifications required for this role?

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have experience in emergency management, disaster response, or disaster relief?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you posses any of the following FEMA certifications:

• ICS-100

• ICS-200

• IS-700

• IS-800

• None of the above

  Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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