Emergency Policy/Procedures/Resources Manager (6296)

The City of Takoma Park is recruiting for an Emergency Policy/Procedures/Resources Manager. Under general supervision of the Deputy Police Chief, the incumbent will plan, implement and coordinate City-wide emergency operations plans and homeland security initiatives while ensuring that all processes and procedures are updated and followed. This position is eligible for membership in the AFSCME union.

Typical Duties include:

• Coordinating, developing and reviewing the City's Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and operations.

• Advising City staff and residents on emergency plans; coordinating activities, training programs and emergency drills.

• Representing the City and serves as primary contact with other regional emergency management organizations.

• Preparing and disseminating public messaging during emergency conditions.

• Developing and updating the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the City governments and internal departments; providing training to City staff.

• Preparing security and safety plans for City events.

• Conducting periodic meetings with department heads to review needs related to emergency preparedness.

• Working with City departments and Montgomery County to identify and secure grant funds for emergency preparedness needs.

• Completing periodic checks of emergency supplies.

• Completing periodic checks of AEDs.

• Administering Power-DMS document management platform.

• Managing and updating agency General Orders/Policies/Procedures and disseminating it to staff utilizing Power-DMS.

• Participating with Maryland Association of Police Planners.

• Assisting with the planning and coordination of agency meetings, initiatives and community outreach.

• Performing related duties.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Safety and Risk Management, Public or Business Administration or relevant field;

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management or law enforcement responsibility and related administration; or,

• Any combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the state in which you reside.

• Ability to be on-call with little notice.

The annualized salary for this position is expected to be between $70,702.06 and $83,283.41. The City offers an excellent benefits program including participation in the Maryland State Retirement program, deferred compensation plan with employer match, employer paid premiums for employee only health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction in Montgomery County, Maryland bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George's County. Inhabited by a diverse and politically active population of 17,000 citizens, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, and independent businesses. We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200 full-time and part-time employees that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive to maintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve and the area in which we live. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide.