What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Planner position at City of Norfolk?
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Office of Emergency Management is seeking to hire a Project Manager. The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is dedicated to ensuring the safety and resilience of our community through comprehensive emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. OEM develops and maintains emergency response plans, conducts regular training sessions, and educates the public on emergency preparedness. During emergencies, OEM serves as the central coordination point, operating the Emergency Operations Center and deploying rapid response teams. Post-disaster, OEM leads recovery planning, collaborates with agencies to secure funding, and supports affected communities. The department also implements mitigation strategies to reduce future disaster risks and manages grants for related projects. As the authoritative source for emergency information, OEM provides timely updates through various communication channels and fosters transparent communication with all stakeholders. OEM values collaboration, integrity, innovation, and service, striving to build a resilient community that can effectively withstand, respond to, and recover from any emergency or disaster.
The Project Manager coordinates and implements emergency services and preparedness plans. The Project Manager will also be responsible for assisting staff with updating the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and annexes as necessary, providing training, coordination, and reporting. This role operates within broad policy and organizational guidelines, regularly exercises discretion, independently plans and implements projects, and reports the progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.
Department Hiring Salary Range: $68,675 - $78,976
Essential functions include but are not limited to:- Assist the Emergency Management (EM) and Deputy Emergency Management (DEM) Coordinators in all aspects of emergency management.
- This position serves as the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Advisor and assists the EM and DEM coordinators during EOC activations.
- This position will serve as a weather advisor for all pre-planned and unplanned events for Norfolk and act as the EOC Weather Advisory during activations. Research, develop, and coordinate organizational policies and procedures related to emergency management and natural disasters; assess the need, applicability, and impact of individual policies and procedures on organizational operation and administration; recommend alternative strategies.
- Coordinate disaster preparedness with City departments, community and civic organizations, special districts, and other federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
- Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with other City departments, City leaders, citizens, volunteers, business community, military, and non-profit organizations to support the City's emergency management program.
- Develop, research, and prepare grant applications and determine the feasibility and compatibility of application requirements with organizational goals and objectives and operational/administrative guidelines; administer awards. Oversee and manage grant programs associated with assigned projects.
- Work with various City departments and employees to develop more efficient ways of addressing issues related to Natural disasters that may impact the City.
Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
- Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Meteorology, or a closely related field.
Five years' experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.
- Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.
Salary : $68,675 - $111,968
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