Description
Lead and supervise emergency management programs and staff, directing preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities; develop and maintain all-hazards plans and EOC operations; ensure compliance with NIMS/ICS and regulations; coordinate interagency efforts; and oversee training, exercises, resources, and grants for natural, technological, and human-caused incidents.
- • Ensure inclusive, whole-community planning for access and functional needs and LEP populations.
- • Lead and supervise emergency management staff, assigning work, setting priorities, mentoring, and evaluating performance.
- • Monitor emerging threats, hazards, and policy changes that affect emergency plans and operations.
- • Oversee development and maintenance of all-hazards emergency operations plans, annexes, COOP, and SOPs.
- • Approve plan updates based on lessons learned, regulatory changes, and technology advancements.
- • Maintain current resource inventories, contact lists, and EOC documentation.
- • Direct incident response and EOC operations; coordinate evacuations, sheltering, and special needs programs.
- • Build and maintain liaisons with municipal, county, state, federal, tribal, and private-sector partners.
- • Ensure program compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as NIMS/ICS requirements.
- • Prepare and deliver situation reports and executive briefings on response, recovery, needs, and damage assessments.
- • Design, coordinate, and evaluate preparedness training for staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- • Inspect and validate readiness of EOCs, shelters, communications, and public warning systems.
- • Consult with agencies, schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure owners to assess needs and capabilities.
- • Plan, conduct, and evaluate exercises in accordance with HSEEP; lead after-action reviews and improvement plans.
- • Represent the program at interagency meetings, conferences, and working groups to strengthen partnerships.
- • Review and approve partner and facility emergency plans for adequacy and interoperability.
- • Lead hazard identification and risk assessments; oversee surveys to inform planning priorities.
- • Research and benchmark best practices from other jurisdictions to enhance plans and procedures.
- • Manage preparedness and recovery grants; oversee budgets, procurement, compliance, and reporting.
- • Oversee radiological/CBRN protection, detection, and decontamination training and procedures.
- • Manage inventory, distribution, and maintenance standards for detection and protective equipment; provide user guidance.
- • Assist jurisdictions in securing federal funding for facilities, instrumentation, and related capabilities.
- • Establish mutual aid agreements and resource request processes to support surge operations.
- • Maintain interoperable communications and alert-and-warning procedures to support continuity of operations.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
