Emergency Management Coordinator-Training and Exercise

Full Time
Charlotte, NC 28202
Posted
Job description

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

Under supervision of the Emergency Operations Manager, the Emergency Management Coordinator for Training and Exercises (T&E) will oversee all training and exercises as it relates to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) and all other T&E’s related to the comprehensive All-Hazards Environment within the airport. This includes planning and overseeing the Triennial Exercise Program along with ICS and NIMS coursework of airport staff and other emergency management related programs as determined by CLT Executive Leadership and staff. Must be able to assess situations quickly and objectively while determining the proper course of action within established rules, regulations, and procedures while representing CLT in a professional and positive manner.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee the Airport Emergency Management Training & Exercise Program and all associated coursework and materials affiliated with the program.
2. Prepares, reviews, updates and coordinates a variety of emergency management training and exercise plans, policies and procedures.
3. Participates and coordinates all training and exercise efforts of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Emergency Management Program including the Full-Scale Triennial Exercise process as required by FAA Part 139 requirements.
4. Designs, coordinates and guides various exercise scenarios including Table-Top Exercises (TTX’s), Functional and Full-Scale Exercises with all CLT partners including Hot-washes, After-Action Reports (AAR’s) and Improvement Plan process.
5. Works with local, state, federal organizations and CLT airline partners relating to their involvement and participation in all exercises supporting the airport.
6. Designs, evaluates, documents and facilitates all airport related exercises following the FEMA -Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) process.
7. Assist in the Airport EOC during activations and other incidents of significance as a subject matter expert on behalf of Airport Emergency Management.
8. Member of the CLT Incident Management Team when activated to provide leadership, guidance and direction in emergency situations.
9. Performs other duties as assigned including the ability to respond after-hours, nights, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of FAR Parts 139 and Airport Emergency Plans required.
  • Thorough knowledge of National Incident Management System programs and Incident Command System structure.
  • Knowledge of Situational Awareness and Mass-Communication Notifications Systems.
  • Knowledge of Airport and Airline Operations.
  • Skills to communicate clearly and effectively verbally in person, over the telephone, and over the two-way radio systems.
  • Skills to communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
  • Skills to effectively organize data and prioritize resources during routine and emergency operations.
  • Skills in various computerized systems.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated advanced writing, public speaking and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, tenants, employees and the public, while representing CLT in a professional, positive manner.
  • Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Must be able to assess situations quickly, objectively, and determine the proper course of action within established rules, regulations, and procedures.

Preferred Qualification

  • Minimum of (5) years’ experience in Emergency Management, Airport Management or Aviation Operations including training and exercise design.
  • Experience in Emergency Management or Airport Operations including Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, required.
  • Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) certifications 2 including at a minimum IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, preferred. FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) and/or Advanced Professional Development Series (APDS) certification, preferred.
  • FEMA Certification as a Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) or ability to obtain within 2-years. Instructor
  • Certification through FEMA and North Carolina Emergency Management on various coursework programs and topics preferred. Experience and familiarity with Airport Operations and FAA Part-139 requirements, preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent and five years related work experience

OR

Associate's Degree and three years related work experience

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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