EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR 1 - 09142023-50345

Company: State of Tennessee
Location: Nashville
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time Thur 09/14/2023 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time Wed 09/27/2023 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,975.00 - $7,458.00 Salary (Annually) $59,700.00 - $89,496.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Military LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY, TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DAVIDSON COUNTYThis position manages the Mitigation Division of TEMA. The division houses multiple grant programs designed to permanently eliminate or significantly reduce recurring damages from natural disasters. Responsibilities would include management of the Hazard Mitigation programs and staff.This position has the potential to work remotely up to 40% of the time.Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree AND experience equivalent to three years of full-time experience in a public safety related field or military service at a rank of E-7 or higher, of which one year must be supervision or coordination.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time experience in a public safety related field or military service at a rank of E-7 or higher may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework related to (1) emergency management, (2) homeland security, (3) criminal justice, (4) planning, (5) logistics, (5) environmental science, (6) fire science, (7) public health, (8) public administration and/or (9) business administration may be substituted for the required experience for a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years, there being no substitution for the one year of full-time supervisory or coordination work.Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required:

• A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions;
• 2. Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons as designated by the appointing authority;
• Be eligible to receive and maintain a security clearance in accordance with applicable agency regulations as designated by the appointing authority.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check as designated by the appointing authority;
• Not have been convicted or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances, Tennessee Code Annotated 7-86-205;
• Not have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
• Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position as designated by the appointing authority;
• Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position as designated by the appointing authority.Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.Summary Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional emergency management administrative work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
  Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class manages an emergency management program related to the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery, or Administration divisions of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). This class differs from Emergency Management Administrator 2 in that an incumbent of the latter performs work of greater scope in managing multiple programs of considerable difficulty within TEMA. This class differs from Emergency Management Administrator 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs work of consideral scope in managing wide-ranging programs across the agency. Incumbents of this class must be able to perform moderate physical activities and must be able to perform at a high level for periods in excess of twelve hours.Responsibilities 1. Monitors and coordinates information and resources to be utilized in all phases of the response to all-hazards emergency/disaster situations and special events;
  
  2. Staffs organizational units through the selection, guidance, direction, and motivation of subordinates;
  
  3. Coordinates the communication, consultation, and advice to federal, state, local, and non-governmental organization stakeholders;
  
  4. Manages the preparation and compilation of a variety of reports for federal, state, local, and non-governmental organization stakeholders
  
  5. Develops curriculum and provide instruction to federal, state, local, and non-governmental organization stakeholders on effective all-hazards emergency management practices related to Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery, or Administration;
  
  6. Provides oversight of the evaluation of emergency plans, programs, and exercises to determine compliance with standards;
  
  7. Operates and Maintains Emergency Equipment, which may include the operation of an emergency response vehicle.
  
  8. Manages assigned all-hazards emergency management programs related to the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery, or Administration divisions of TEMA.
  
  9. Manages assigned all-hazards emergency management grants and/or program budgets related to the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery, or Administration divisions of TEMA.
  
  10. Builds and maintains professional relationships with federal, state, local, and non-governmental organization stakeholders to achieve all-hazards emergency management programmatic goals.Competencies Competencies:
  
  1. Building Effective Teams
  2. Composure
  3. Conflict Management
  4. Customer Focus
  5. Dealing with Ambiguity
  6. Functional/Technical Competency
  7. Integrity and Trust
  8. Interpersonal Savvy
  9. Learning on the Fly
  10. Organizational Agility
  
  Knowledge:
  
  1. Administration and Management
  2. Sociology and Anthropology
  3. Customer and Personal Service
  4. Education and Training
  5. Personnel and Human Resources
  6. English Language
  7. Law and Government
  8. Public Safety and Security
  9. Geography
  10. Transportation
  
  Skills:
  
  1. Active Listening
  2. Complex Problem Solving
  3. Coordination
  4. Instructing
  5. Negotiation
  6. Management of Financial Resources
  7. Reading Comprehension
  8. Systems Analysis
  9. Monitoring
  10. Systems Evaluation
  
  Abilities:
  
  1. Time Sharing
  2. Category Flexibility
  3. Deductive Reasoning
  4. Inductive Reasoning
  5. Oral Comprehension
  6. Originality
  7. Problem Sensitivity
  8. Speed of Closure
  9. Oral Expression
  10. Written ExpressionTools & Equipment 1. Computer
  2. Multiline Phones
  3. Fax Machine
  4. Copy Machine/Scanner
  5. Printer
  6. Projector
  7. Calculator
  8. Cell Phone
  9. Safety Equipment
  10.Motor VehiclesTN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
  

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