EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & SAFETY TRAINER                                                           5822

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the development and implementation of town-wide emergency preparedness and safety training plans, standards and procedures in accordance with guidelines of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and for coordinating and presenting training for all town employees. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned duties. Supervision may be exercised over professional and/or clerical staff. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative supervisor and is reviewed through observation and examination of written reports. Does related work as required.  

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans for, facilitates and presents NIMS training for all town employees that is specific to their level of responsibility, as detailed in the NIMS Training Guidelines;

Develops and conducts in-service training programs for all personnel to achieve a coordinated response to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism.

Researches and compiles pertinent data relating to emergency preparedness and safety training of town personnel and selects qualified personnel from within the Town or from outside sources to serve as training instructors;

Coordinates training activities with State agencies (e.g. DCJS) and selects staff members for attendance in accordance with their annual training re-certification requirements; maintains attendance and performance records;

Maintains liaison with other emergency preparedness services (at town and county levels) to coordinate and develop operational procedures and training techniques to enhance the training of town personnel in emergency preparedness operations, and to achieve appropriate coverage and effective performance in accordance with NIMS in time of disaster;

Reviews the records of training, and periodically prepares status reports indicating progress in meeting NIMS training goals and other training requirements;

Advises the Town Supervisor and Town Emergency Preparedness Coordinator on training status and NIMS Certifications;

Assists with the inspections of the Town’s portable fire extinguishers;

Locates and reviews office Emergency Exit Diagrams.

               

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of in-service training and the organization and conduct of public information training courses; good knowledge of NIMS training guidelines and equipment and sources of information, and curricula appropriate to such in-service training programs; ability to supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to recognize and recruit qualified instructors and evaluate their performance; ability to develop and maintain record keeping procedures and compile and maintain statistical and written reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, community leaders, and volunteer groups; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

                OPEN COMPETITIVE

                Either:

                (a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of experience as an instructor or administrator for in-service training programs, one (1) year of which must have included the development or implementation of employee safety, disaster mitigation or accident prevention programs, plus an additional one (1) year of experience as either a paid or volunteer member of a fire department actively involved in firefighting and fire safety; or

                (b) Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience as an instructor or administrator for in-service training programs, one (1) year of which must have included the development or implementation of employee safety, disaster mitigation or accident prevention programs, plus an additional one (1) year of experience as either a paid or volunteer member of a fire department actively involved in firefighting and fire safety; or

(c)     An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

 

R01/30/09

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 07/23/15