General Definition of Work

The Assistant Emergency Management Director (AEMD) performs work as an expert in current federal, state, local and non-governmental emergency management and incident command standards with operational experience. As a key member of the City of Cape Girardeau Emergency Management Team and a liaison with public safety and leadership, this position is responsible for participating in, coordinating, and/or leading large or complex special projects designed to minimize the risk of significant disruptions to city operations. The AEMD is subject to on-call status and may be required to work irregular or extended hours during emergency events and disasters, both natural and manmade.

Essential Functions

● Reports directly to the Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director, the AEMD is responsible for developing emergency management capabilities among all City Department using an all-hazards approach.

● Develops, establishes, communicates and trains on comprehensive and functional emergency operations plans, ordinances, program policies, standard operating procedures and best practices related to disasters and emergency management.

● Under the direction of the Director, the AEMD undertakes special projects with the aim at developing a process or solutions that reduce operational and economic impact that disruptions have to the community.

● Assists with developing appropriate mutual aid agreements and memoranda of understanding to support response and recovery.

● Completes Emergency Management Performance Grant requests including expenditure documentations, inventory sheets and equipment tagging for local/state/federal audit.

● Studies and surveys potential hazards and facilities and resources as necessary to determine the capabilities and/or limitations of the City to carry out emergency operations under any contingency.

● Serves as primary contact for the City’s Emergency Operations Center. Delegates EOC responsibilities. Ensures operational readiness of the Emergency Operations Center.

● Assists in determining appropriate activation levels for events and emergency situations.

● Functions within the Cape Girardeau County EOC, City of Jackson EOC or Southeast Missouri State University EOC as requested through mutual aid.

● Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● Associate’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administrative, Fire or Police Management, Business Administrative, Communications or a related field or the ability to obtain an Associate’s Degree in 2 years of hire.

● FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 courses.

● Five years of progressively responsible professional/administrative work experience related to the position.

● Ability to read and interpret written material and directions.

● Experience with computer systems including Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS and others.

● Ability to obtain FEMA/DHS training certificates that fulfill EMPG requirements within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

● Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administrative, Fire and Police Management, Business Administration, Communications or related field.

● Experience as leaders in government, homeland security, emergency management, public safety or communications.

● Sound decision making, collaboration and team building skills.

● Demonstrated abilities to work with a variety of people, negotiate commitments and make accurate decisions during stressful situations.

● Completion of FEMA ICS 300 and 400 courses.

● Experience in multi-disciplinary project management.

● Completion of FEMA Emergency Management Basic Academy.

● Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation.

● FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEPP) certification.

Salary per year $51,949, plus a generous benefit package.

Bi-weekly pay periods.

Twelve paid holidays per year.

• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $75,239 yearly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation and pre-employment physical.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to their status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V