This is advanced specialized, supervisory, and administrative work involved in planning, programming, budgeting, coordinating, and promoting all aspects of county-wide emergency efforts in the event of a disaster. Programming and planning are done under the guidelines of the Federal Emergency management Agency and State Bureau of Disaster Preparedness. An employee in this class performs the more difficult and advanced duties in disaster preparedness planning and is responsible for coordinating specific phases of the Emergency Management program such as resources, sanitary engineering, transportation activities, and continuity of governmental services. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and involves the use of considerable independent judgment, initiative, and tact in dealing with individuals, businesses, and military organizations and various civic groups.
Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel and various volunteer and training groups.
Work is evaluated through analysis of the effectiveness of the program, conferences and by the review of regular reports. Manages the county's response to disaster including supervision of the emergency operations center staff. Serves as county's agent for federal disaster cost recovery assistance programs. Administers grant programs to enhance emergency management programs and activities. Develop and monitors the department's budget.