BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SENIOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Emergency Management

Number of Positions: 4

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $85,524.00

This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, 5 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

BID INSTRUCTIONS:Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm Central time on November 19, 2024.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation.Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

Under general supervision, the class functions at the technical specialist level, performing professional emergency management work in the areas of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Coordinates with inter-departmental staff and outside agencies to develop and update city-wide emergency management plans in preparation for and response to homeland security incidents,emergencies and disaster situations;Ensures emergency plans comply with federal Department of Homeland Security and state requirements and guidelines;Collaborates with other city departments and outside agencies to develop and implement operating procedures and action plans to effectively utilize emergency personnel and equipment during emergency or disaster situations;Oversees staff engaged in planning and executing multi-agency training programs, disaster simulation exercises and emergency operations drills to prepare city departments to effectively respond to emergencies;Implements action plans, coordinating multi-agency efforts during emergencies and city-wide special events;Provides logistical support and coordinates resources and personnel at the scene of emergencies, natural disasters and homeland security incidentsand/or while in an Operations Center or Emergency Operations Center setting;Conducts and oversees staff conducting research regarding emergency management programs and best practices for inclusion in emergency and disaster management plans;Performs threat and vulnerability assessments, determining necessary security and risk mitigation measures;Prepares management reports relating to personnel and resource costs associated with emergency management programs.Assists with the emergency response planning.Acquires knowledge of and utilizes the policies and procedures governing the emergency management operations.Develops and implements emergency plans and procedures.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with local, state and Federal emergency management agencies.

RELATED DUTIES

· Drafts public informational materials and conducts public education presentations on emergency management programs;

· Provides direction and guidance to lower-level emergency management coordinators.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location:Office of Emergency Management and Communications

Address:1411 West Madison

HOURS: Variable and ON CALL

SHIFTS: Rotating

DAYS OFF:Varies

THESE POSITIONS ARE IN THE CAREER SERVICE.