Emergency Management Manager - Kentucky, KY

POSITION SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, performs Emergency Management job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities include providing expertise and guidance in all aspects of Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Execution, developing and maintaining emergency response teams and communication plans, planning and executing emergency drills, and ensuring compliance to internal and external regulatory requirements. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under limited supervision, performs Emergency Management job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities include providing expertise and guidance in all aspects of Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Execution, developing and maintaining emergency response teams and communication plans, planning and executing emergency drills, and ensuring compliance to internal and external regulatory requirements. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:
• Plans, schedules and organizes the work to ensure utilization of employees and compliance with all contract requirements, quality standards and budgetary guidelines
• Ensures staffing levels of supervised personnel are maintained in a manner which allows the effective execution of the assigned scope of work at all times
• Instructs employees on the work methods and performance expectations
• Provides leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel
• Maintains close working relationship with senior management and/or operational management in ensuring Emergency Management services are being properly executed and needs of the company are met
• Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization, senior management, other locations, auditors and client representatives
• Develops or reviews/updates various plans, policies or procedures as needed
• Responsible for personnel actions and performance appraisals
• Budgetary responsibility
• Responsible for group actions, procedures, processes, storage and disposal of documents in accordance with all project regulations and policies
• May provide presentations to senior management and client representatives
• Must be capable of understanding and performing Emergency Management methods and processes
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of succession plans for essential Emergency Management positions
• Perform duties complex in nature
• Other job-related duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner. If supervising others, has responsibility for the safety of those being supervised and ensures they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in a closely related field and 9 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 9 - 12 years.
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft software
• Expert understanding of federal and state policies and regulations, project policies and requirements
• DOE site drill and exercise experience
• Interface with area off-site emergency response organizations

Working Conditions

Work in an office at a normal environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial field environments). May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.

Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.

Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage. In some cases radiological training may be required.