NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Emergency Management Specialist III (SR-20)
NEOGOV is a company that focuses on emergency management, and they are seeking an Emergency Management Specialist III to independently perform a wide range of emergency management duties. The role involves planning, training, operations, recovery, and logistics related to emergency management for the County of Maui.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Researches best practices from other jurisdictions and lessons learned from incidents, trainings, and exercises and provides feedback on findings
Orients, briefs, and provides training for governmental officials, community representatives and volunteers on emergency management operations, which include matters pertaining to the applicable phase of expertise
Compiles, organizes and maintains functional area documents, reports, studies, etc
Coordinates regular meetings with teams in specific phases of emergency management to maintain joint documentation and address corrective actions from incidents, trainings, and exercises
Develops and maintains operational plans for the emergency communications and siren warning systems; oversees the maintenance, replacement, and upgrade of communication and computer equipment and systems
Provides input into operational priorities, logistics efforts, resiliency initiatives, annual risk assessment, and distribution management plan
Coordinates and maintains damage assessment procedures, disaster assistance procedures and recovery operations procedures
Coordinates the County's participation in State, Federal, and private agencies assistance programs for relief of victims
Participates in the research, procurement and administration of grants
Participates in meetings and conferences on emergency management and preparedness
Makes public appearances such as emergency preparedness presentations, emergency management displays and disaster related demonstrations
During disaster operations, participates in the activation and staffing of the Emergency Operation Center; assists in the development, conduct, and execution of emergency and disaster exercises
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, civil engineering, geology, geography, climatology, ecology, environmental science, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field
One and a half (1 ½) years of progressively responsible work experience in the emergency management field
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3)
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local emergency management rules, regulations and laws
Knowledge of plans, objectives, principles, methods, standards, policies, and procedures of emergency management
Knowledge of Federal and State legislation affecting emergency management administration at the County level
Knowledge of geographic and topographic features of the Hawaiian Islands
Knowledge of principles and practices of program planning
Knowledge of research methods and techniques
Knowledge of government organizations, operations and functions
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of problems involved in the operations and training of personnel to meet emergency conditions
Knowledge of principles of communications systems
Knowledge of report writing
Knowledge of public relations
Knowledge of facilities management, operations, and maintenance
Knowledge of inventory stockpile principles
Knowledge of reimbursement recordkeeping and claiming requirements
Knowledge of policies, documentation, and operations of effective alerting and warning systems, siren, and outreach for emergency alert warning management
Knowledge of communication principles, practices, and techniques and their application
Knowledge of governmental and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rules and regulations for recovery and mitigation assistance grants, funding, and reimbursements
Knowledge of financial management policies and regulations for expenditures, purchasing, procurement, payroll
Knowledge of human resources rules and regulations
Knowledge of use of standard office machines and equipment, including personal computers
Ability to develop and implement a program for the specific functional area assigned
Ability to formulate plans and procedures
Ability to plan and organize the activities of large groups of people
Ability to assess and prioritize hazards relevant to Hawaii
Ability to understand emergency response needs and assist in developing educational and training programs to meet those needs
Ability to conduct research and analysis
Ability to understand the functions of Federal, State, and local emergency management programs
Ability to act decisively in emergencies
Ability to work independently, make appropriate decisions, prioritize work assignments, and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with members of other agencies
Ability to supervise others during disasters
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective written reports, plans, and other written documentation
Ability to work under stressful conditions
Ability to work in enclosed emergency operations center
Ability to be available at all times for additional hours with little notice, including weekends, and beyond normal work hours with little rest
Ability to operate a personal computer using a variety of software applications
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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