RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OFFICER (EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS) 5808

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists with planning, coordinating and/or implementing a program of emergency resources management for the County. The incumbent maintains data on available resources, which, depending upon assignment, may include such items as fire and rescue equipment, ambulances, food, fuel and facilities. Responsibility is included for working with local community officials to promote programs, and to coordinate resource availability. Work is performed under general supervision; and is reviewed for effectiveness through observation and submission of reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in developing resource management plans for such emergency situations as large scale fires, plane crashes, fuel truck explosions, natural disasters and/or enemy attack;

Meets with local officials and private individuals to gather information on available resources and develop plans for coordinating use in time of need;

Maintains lists of resources and equipment available for utilization by emergency agencies in time of need;

Locates, inspects and secures materials requested by County and local agencies for possible use in civil defense emergencies;

Sets priorities for allocation of supplies to support emergency operations;

Maintains and updates a directory of emergency services.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of County facilities, geography and resources; good knowledge of modern methods, techniques and practices of emergency preparedness; good knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; some knowledge of modern business principles, practices and techniques; ability to conduct effective public relations and promote emergency preparedness programs; ability to analyze facts, arrive at sound conclusions and make recommendations; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

(a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in emergency program planning and/or fire safety management; or,

(b) Completion of sixty (60) credits from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State, which includes, or is supplemented by, at least twelve (12) credits in Emergency Management or Homeland Security, and one (1) year of experience in emergency program planning and/or fire safety management.

R1/28/16

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive