CITY OF OVERLAND PARK - POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Community Preparedness Coordinator will prepare the Overland Park community for future emergencies and disasters through the development of programs and policies relating to public education, training, and exercises. This position is responsible for fostering a relationship with the community through engagement initiatives such as the Community Emergency Response Team, Faith-Based Partnerships, and private sector integration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the development and implementation of an effective city wide community preparedness and public

education program designed to increase the community's overall preparedness and reduce the vulnerability from the

impacts of disaster.

Develop, manage, and maintain a robust Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Create community partnerships with non-profit faith-based organizations, NGOs, and the private sector to improve

preparedness

Serve in Duty Officer Rotation, initiate Emergency Operations Center Activations, and effectively communicate with

Emergency Management Coordinator and city leadership

Assist Emergency Manager with training program and provide courses of instruction to city staff and community

members

Continually evaluate the preparedness gaps of the community and devise strategies to address the gaps

Inform the community of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives by leveraging a wide variety of

technologies and tactics including but not limited to: social media, websites, videos, notifications systems, broadcast

media, print media, community presentations, and dissemination through partner agencies and community

organizations

Must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially

during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any

other persons or organizations necessary

Must be available to communicate with the Emergency Manager and city leadership on a 24/7 basis

Manage and administer city wide notification and tracking systems including Everbridge, WebEOC, and Salamander

Possess a general understanding of meteorological concepts to include interrupting radar data

Coordinate city wide drone program to include developing and tracking training, ensuring pilot qualifications, and

adherence to applicable legal statutes

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Disaster Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business

Administration, or a related field of study is preferred.

Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.

Must possess certificates for ICS 100, 200, 700, 800.

Completion of FEMA Community Emergency Response Team Program Managers course preferred

- Additional FEMA course(s) are desirable

A Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification is required within five years from date of hire.

Hold a minimum of a Technician Class Amateur Radio License and possess a strong working knowledge of Amateur Radio

configurations and operations

Possession of a current FAA Part 107 Pilot License and past experience with drone/aircraft fleet management

Completion of Johnson County Emergency Communications Service Storm Spotter training preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of experience in emergency/disaster management to include emergency planning, implementation of plans

and procedures, training and exercises and emergency communications.

SKILLS:

Emergency planning and operations' management.

Coordinating disaster recovery operations.

Operating Emergency Operations Center.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Requires proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software applications.

Effective listening skills.

Effective interpersonal skills.

Organization and presentation skills.

Leadership skills.

Training & exercise development.

Basic understanding of weather systems

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations and directives relating to emergency planning and

preparedness.

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Emergency Management software and applications including: Everbridge, Commander, CommanderOne,

and WebEOC

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to evaluate emergency situations and recommend courses of actions.

Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.

Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Abstract and logical reasoning.

Ability to train and guide others.

Ability to organize and retrieve data effectively.

Alpha and numeric recognition.

Ability to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer and operate office equipment.

Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Visual stamina and acuity adequate to review alpha/numeric data.

Ability to attend/conduct meetings and be attentive for extended periods of time.

Ability to make and receive phone calls.

Ability to speak clearly.

Ability to operate City vehicles.

Ability to work extended hours for an extended period of time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

Volunteers.

Qualified CERT personnel.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by

employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all

duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job