An employee in this job class is responsible for the formulation and development of an emergency management program for St. Louis County in all four phases of emergency management; mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Work is performed under general direction of the Commanding Officer of the Division of Operational Support and involves the supervision of a Deputy Director, as well as several Emergency Management Specialists. Work requires considerable independent judgment in the performance of duties and is reviewed for program effectiveness and results obtained. Employee must be able to work with the public in situations requiring diplomacy and professionalism.

Duty Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to meet Department needs.

• Formulates and implements county-wide emergency management programs and policies.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the work of subordinate specialists.
• Assists in formulating emergency management policies and procedures for civilian and commissioned police employees.
• Serves on command staff for Police Department.
• Advises Chief of Police and County Executive on matters of emergency management law and operations.
• Develops and coordinates mutual aid pacts and emergency management programs with local, state and federal agencies.
• Carries a Department cell phone and is on call 24/7 for EOC activations and/or disaster response. Ensures compliance with federal and state emergency management program requirements.
• Directs the development and implementation of disaster plans.
• Encourages and inspires the whole community to be prepared.
• Works to strengthen the comprehensive countywide emergency management capabilities.
• Promote collaboration in mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery throughout the region.
• Serves as Chairman, St. Louis County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
• Responsible for the St. Louis County outdoor warning siren program’s operational policies and procedures.
• Serves as a Board member of the St. Louis Regional Response System (STARRS).
• Develops and participates in media presentations relating to emergency management.
• Develops and administers annual office budget, LEPC and Emergency Management Preparedness (EMPG) budgets. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of procedures and practices involved in emergency management administration.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local legislation and guidelines used in emergency management operations and programs.
• Knowledge of theories, procedures and practices of management.
• Considerable skill in directing, guiding and counseling subordinate employees.
• Considerable skill in formulating, editing and reviewing policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact and coordinate activities with various government agencies and emergency service organizations.
• Ability to make public presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate employees and representatives from state, local and federal agencies.
• Ability to make information-based decisions in rapidly changing environments.

Training and Experience:

Required: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Emergency Management to include a minimum of five (5) EOC disaster activations (Type 3 or higher) at the ICS Command or General Staff level; successful completion of the following Emergency Management classes: IS 100, IS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, IS700, and IS800; G-2200 – EOC Management and Operations; and G-191 – ICS/EOC Interface.

Preferred: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Business Administration or Public Administration. Successful completion of FEMA’s Professional Development Series (PDS), Completion of the Certified Emergency Managers (CEM) conferred by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).

Special Requirements:

Possess a valid driver’s License.

INCENTIVES

The St. Louis County Police Department offers tuition reimbursement and education incentives for professional staff employees who possess a degree of higher education from an accredited institution. The education pay incentive only applies if the degree is not a position requirement. They shall receive the following addition to their base rate of pay:

Associate's degree: $1,200/year

Bachelor's degree: $2,400/year

Master's degree: $4,800/year

Doctorate degree: $7,200/year

COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESSUnder the regulations of the Police Department, all appointments to the St. Louis County Police Department are made on the basis of a continuously open, competitive hiring process conducted under the supervision of the Personnel Services Unit. Each applicant must successfully complete each stage of the selection process before becoming eligible to proceed to the next step.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Board of Police Commissioners resolved that subject to all applicable State and Federal statutory or judicial exemptions, all qualified applicants for employment and/or advancement, whether commissioned or civilian, shall be given equal opportunity for consideration, selection, appointment and retention, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation.