Emergency Management Unit Supervisor

Provides direct supervision over the day-to-day operational requirements associated with the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) program and the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). Assists the Section Manager with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the efficient administration of Preparedness strategies for the State of Nebraska.

Job location is 2433 NW 24th Street.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Supervises, trains and assigns work to staff in order to achieve section goals and objectives; and formulates performance standards, conducts evaluations and initiates personnel actions. REP Unit includes: the Emergency Management Program Specialist II (SERC Coordinator), Emergency Management Radiological Emergency Planning and Training Specialist I, Civil Defense Radiological Systems Manager, Emergency Management Planning Specialist and a Staff Assistant I. In collaboration with the supervisor, develops engagement strategies and addresses the coordination of program activities with key external stakeholder groups, to include: federal, state and local entities such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), US Department of Energy (DOE), US Department of Transportation (DOT), US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska State Patrol, and the Nebraska Public Service Commission. Guides activities with local emergency management agencies, law enforcement, fire, and EMS representatives. Key stakeholder groups include the Council of State Governments, Western Governors Association (WGA), business and industry representatives, and members of the Governor’s Radiological Transportation Working Group. Performs budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities, to include the following activities: Develops budget proposals for the review and approval by the public utilities that provide funding to support REP functions. Maintains accountability for all expenditures and manages the application of available dollars to address REP issues. Creates a work plan and proposed budgets to support planning and training issues associated with the WGA.

Serves as the Duty Officer Supervisor on a rotational basis in support of the Duty Officer system.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIREMENTS: Post high school coursework/training in one or more of the following areas; political science, public administration, regional/urban/community planning, disaster planning, public safety program planning, transportation planning, military science, or statistics and experience in any of the following areas; government planning, military operations, public relations, Emergency Management planning/operations, or private/industrial operations management.

PREFERRED: Extensive experience in supervision, goal setting and achievement. Supervision responsibilities include but not limited to time-sheets, daily accountability, requests for travel, and requests for purchase, employee development and team building characteristics.

Other/Special Note: Valid driver’s license at time of employment. Incumbents in this class are assigned as an Agency Duty Officer on a rotational basis. When serving as a Duty Officer, incumbents must be available for emergencies on a 24-hour basis for a seven-day period. At all other times, incumbents must be available for duty around the clock in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Incumbents must be able to report to the NEMA office within a timely manner, and must be available at all times around the clock for duty in the event of an emergency or natural disaster; be available to travel away from home for up to two weeks at a time. Ability to move/lift/push/pull 50 lbs. and should be able to work in outdoor temperature extremes. Certifications, diplomas, and references will be verified prior to job offer and any falsehoods will disqualify the applicant

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Knowledgeable in all agency programs; Radiological and Hazardous Materials planning. The functional relationship between the federal, state, and local emergency management organizations; the state statutes pertinent to emergency management; emergency management planning and operations; management principles; the technical literature pertinent to emergency management programs; the proper channels for dissemination of program information; emergency management organizations and organizational structures; principles and practices of urban, community and regional disaster planning; the methods and techniques of gathering and analyzing statistical data. Ability to: interpret and apply emergency planning and operations rules and regulations; organize and coordinate program activities with federal, state and local agencies; effectively interact with state and local governments, volunteer, and private organizations and other Emergency Management Agency staff; implement emergency operations plans and direct/coordinate rescue and survival activities; evaluate emergency situations and make sound recommendations based on current weather or disaster conditions and personnel/resources.