Hamilton County TN
Emergency Management Communications and Technology Coordinator - Unassigned Divi
Hamilton County TN, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Salary:
$59,493.00 - $74,366.00 Annually
Location :
Chattanooga, TN
Job Type:
FULL TIME
Job Number:
08/19/2024 - 2847
Division:
UNASSIGNED DIVISION
Department:
Emergency Management
Opening Date:
08/19/2024
Closing Date:
9/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under general direction of the Director/Deputy Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, oversees, repairs, programs, manages and administers technology systems and programs, as a command staff position. This is an emergency response position, requiring on-call and 24-hr emergency response as needed and directed by the office, for scheduled events and unscheduled incidents in the region.
This is a Fair Labor Standards Act defined Exempt Position
-
Exempt positions are excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers. The employee in this position is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage for this position. FLSA does not limit the amount of work time an employer may require or expect from any exempt employee, on any schedule. Hamilton County Government expects an employee in this position to complete the work assigned regardless the amount of hours involved in completing the tasks assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is
not
a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classMinimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Communications, Technology, or a closely related field and four (4) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role. Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence.
OR
An Associate's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Communications, Technology, or a closely related field and six (6) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role. Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence.
OR
The equivalent of a high school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role. Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
Employees in this position aresubject to being on call 24 hours a day during emergencies.
In addition, the candidate must successfully complete within one (1) year from the date of hire the following training programs:
IS 100 - Incident Command System (ICS)IS 120 - An Introduction to ExercisesIS 200 - ICS for Single ResourcesIS 230 - Fundamentals of Emergency ManagementIS 700 - National Incident Management SystemIS 800 - National Response Framework
SAFETY SENSITIVE:
This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will
be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
:
Work may require the incumbent to be on call 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The incumbent may be called to work in potentially hazardous situations in various weather conditions, environmental hazards and related risks. Work also involves the risk of physical harm due to potential exposure to infectious diseases, chemical spills, toxic fumes, and other hazards. Work requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work
in-person
and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
01
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.Qualification A: A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Communications, Technology, or a closely related field and four (4) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role.Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence. ORQualification B: An Associate's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Communications, Technology, or a closely related field and six (6) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role.Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence. ORQualification C: The equivalent of a high school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role.Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence. Do you meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C?
Yes, I meet qualification A.Yes, I meet qualification B.Yes, I meet qualification C.I meet some of qualification A.I meet some of qualification B.I meet some of qualification C.No, I do not meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.
02
**in addition to the above listed minimum qualifications, applicants are required to meet these additional requirements:Employees in this position are subject to being on call 24 hours a day during emergencies.In addition, the candidate must successfully complete within one (1) year from the date of hire the following training programs:IS 100 - Incident Command System (ICS)IS 120 - An Introduction to ExercisesIS 200 - ICS for Single ResourcesIS 230 - Fundamentals of Emergency ManagementIS 700 - National Incident Management SystemIS 800 - National Response FrameworkDo you meet these requirements?
YesNo
03
What is your highest level of education completed?
I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.GEDHigh School DiplomaAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctoral Degree
04
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
05
How many years of direct work experience do you have in law enforcement, firefighter, or Emergency Medical Technician?
No experienceMinimal, less than one year.1-2 years2-3 years3-4 years4-5 years5-6 years6-7 years7-8 years8-9 years9-10 years10 years or more
06
How many years of direct work experience do you have in an incident command leadership role?
No experienceMinimal, less than one year.1-2 years2-3 years3-4 years4-5 years5-6 years6-7 years7-8 years8-9 years9-10 years10 years or more
07
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.Average - I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
08
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.Average - I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
09
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.Average - I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
10
Do you have direct work experience that required you to design, configure, and manage functions, emergency operations center resources, and/or emergency communications center resources for daily operations and incident command activations?
YesNo
11
Do you have direct work experience that required you to manage public safety radio systems, mobile and portable radios, radio consoles and related CPS and hosted radio communications programming software?
YesNo
12
Do you have direct work experience that required you to plan, organize, and carry out complex assignments and manage programs/projects with minimal supervision?
YesNo
13
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand emergency vehicles operations, safety and maintenance, inspection and state laws regarding operations and compliance?
YesNo
14
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
YesNo
15
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
YesNo
16
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
YesNo
17
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
YesNo
Required Question
$59,493.00 - $74,366.00 Annually
Location :
Chattanooga, TN
Job Type:
FULL TIME
Job Number:
08/19/2024 - 2847
Division:
UNASSIGNED DIVISION
Department:
Emergency Management
Opening Date:
08/19/2024
Closing Date:
9/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under general direction of the Director/Deputy Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, oversees, repairs, programs, manages and administers technology systems and programs, as a command staff position. This is an emergency response position, requiring on-call and 24-hr emergency response as needed and directed by the office, for scheduled events and unscheduled incidents in the region.
This is a Fair Labor Standards Act defined Exempt Position
-
Exempt positions are excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers. The employee in this position is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage for this position. FLSA does not limit the amount of work time an employer may require or expect from any exempt employee, on any schedule. Hamilton County Government expects an employee in this position to complete the work assigned regardless the amount of hours involved in completing the tasks assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is
not
a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classMinimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Communications, Technology, or a closely related field and four (4) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role. Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence.
OR
An Associate's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Communications, Technology, or a closely related field and six (6) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role. Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence.
OR
The equivalent of a high school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role. Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
Employees in this position aresubject to being on call 24 hours a day during emergencies.
In addition, the candidate must successfully complete within one (1) year from the date of hire the following training programs:
IS 100 - Incident Command System (ICS)IS 120 - An Introduction to ExercisesIS 200 - ICS for Single ResourcesIS 230 - Fundamentals of Emergency ManagementIS 700 - National Incident Management SystemIS 800 - National Response Framework
SAFETY SENSITIVE:
This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will
be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
:
Work may require the incumbent to be on call 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The incumbent may be called to work in potentially hazardous situations in various weather conditions, environmental hazards and related risks. Work also involves the risk of physical harm due to potential exposure to infectious diseases, chemical spills, toxic fumes, and other hazards. Work requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work
in-person
and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
01
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.Qualification A: A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Communications, Technology, or a closely related field and four (4) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role.Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence. ORQualification B: An Associate's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Communications, Technology, or a closely related field and six (6) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role.Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence. ORQualification C: The equivalent of a high school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of direct work experience in one or more of the following fields: law enforcement, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, at least two (2) years of which must be in an incident command leadership role.Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license with F-endorsement or the equivalent special class and endorsement as required by the state of residence. Do you meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C?
Yes, I meet qualification A.Yes, I meet qualification B.Yes, I meet qualification C.I meet some of qualification A.I meet some of qualification B.I meet some of qualification C.No, I do not meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.
02
**in addition to the above listed minimum qualifications, applicants are required to meet these additional requirements:Employees in this position are subject to being on call 24 hours a day during emergencies.In addition, the candidate must successfully complete within one (1) year from the date of hire the following training programs:IS 100 - Incident Command System (ICS)IS 120 - An Introduction to ExercisesIS 200 - ICS for Single ResourcesIS 230 - Fundamentals of Emergency ManagementIS 700 - National Incident Management SystemIS 800 - National Response FrameworkDo you meet these requirements?
YesNo
03
What is your highest level of education completed?
I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.GEDHigh School DiplomaAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctoral Degree
04
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
05
How many years of direct work experience do you have in law enforcement, firefighter, or Emergency Medical Technician?
No experienceMinimal, less than one year.1-2 years2-3 years3-4 years4-5 years5-6 years6-7 years7-8 years8-9 years9-10 years10 years or more
06
How many years of direct work experience do you have in an incident command leadership role?
No experienceMinimal, less than one year.1-2 years2-3 years3-4 years4-5 years5-6 years6-7 years7-8 years8-9 years9-10 years10 years or more
07
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.Average - I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
08
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.Average - I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
09
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.Average - I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
10
Do you have direct work experience that required you to design, configure, and manage functions, emergency operations center resources, and/or emergency communications center resources for daily operations and incident command activations?
YesNo
11
Do you have direct work experience that required you to manage public safety radio systems, mobile and portable radios, radio consoles and related CPS and hosted radio communications programming software?
YesNo
12
Do you have direct work experience that required you to plan, organize, and carry out complex assignments and manage programs/projects with minimal supervision?
YesNo
13
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand emergency vehicles operations, safety and maintenance, inspection and state laws regarding operations and compliance?
YesNo
14
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
YesNo
15
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
YesNo
16
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
YesNo
17
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
YesNo
Required Question