EMERGENCY COORDINATOR (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating strategic emergency planning and response for the Office of Highways Project Implementation (OHPI), maintaining and revising the responsibilities of the department in planning guidance documents, administering the research and statistical methods and techniques of planning, and serving as the inter-agency liaison with other state agencies for emergency preparedness. This position initiates, develops and coordinates the emergency planning and response process for the central Bureau of Operations. The incumbent participates in the development, implementation, and instruction of various technical emergency planning programs with other state agencies.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, business administration, risk management, crisis management, disaster management, or communications PLUS two years of experience in emergency or disaster management planning, policies, procedures, and developing exercises or a combination thereof; OR Eight years of experience in emergency or disaster management planning, policies, procedures, and developing exercises or combination thereof.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Requires occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays.
Requires 24-hour on call availability.
Possess or successfully obtain certifications in Department of Homeland Security Incident Management Courses that include: NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 within six months of hire date.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of emergency management, preparedness and disaster planning concepts.
Ability to adapt, plan, organize, and execute tasks with proficiency and professionalism.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Completion of the Illinois Professional Emergency Manager Accreditation Program within two years of hire date.

Responsibilities

Develops required policies, procedures, and standards to improve emergency planning documents while ensuring compliance with department rules and practices.
Develops plans and procedures for meeting the department’s emergency and disaster responsibilities.
Prepares, maintains, and distributes current planning documents.
Serves as a member of the Illinois Interagency Strategic Planning Cell and participates as a department advisor.
Serves as a tertiary State Emergency Operation Center liaison.
Develops, implements, and instructs various technical emergency planning programs.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources