Emergency Management Director Job Description

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

The Emergency Management Director plans and directs disaster response/crisis management activities, provides preparedness training, and prepares emergency plans and procedures for natural, war-related, terror-related, or technological disasters, as well as for hostage situations.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the development, periodic testing, and ongoing improvement of a disaster response/crisis management plan
• Lead a team of emergency personnel
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance plan for emergency equipment
• Possess problem solving abilities
• Demonstrate leadership qualities in highly stressful situations; make decisions quickly and decisively, often with limited information
• Develop a system of emergency response training
• Supervise periodic emergency drills
• Perform other job-related duties, as needed

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to the company’s CEO, Chief Executive, or President. Assists and works in conjunction with Building Security staff, local fire and police departments, utility companies, and health care providers to facilitate emergency operations.

PROCEDURES

The Emergency Management Director Job Description is mentioned in the following procedures:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in emergency management or public safety and 5 or more years of work experience in emergency management, public safety, or disaster recovery – with at least 3 of those in a managerial position – is required; in lieu of the specialized bachelor’s degree, 10 or more years of work experience in emergency management, public safety, or disaster recovery is acceptable. Firsthand experience managing disasters/emergencies effectively is strongly preferred.

Must have demonstrated ability to lead a team of emergency personnel. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels and backgrounds are essential.

Prefer certification in emergency management (CEM) by International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with employees, emergency services workers, and others is crucial  Regular use of phone, mobile device (voice, text) for communication is essential. Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting documents.

The ability to remain in a stationary position roughly 30% of the time, as well as the ability to move about company premises (to attend/conduct meetings, conduct physical inspections, supervise evacuation drills, etc.), is required.

Using a computer while sitting for extended periods is common. Must also be able to position self to maintain equipment, including under tables and desks.

Heavy lifting (70+ lbs.) may be required in some emergency situations. Good manual dexterity required to use common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, calculators, copiers, scanners).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job is normally performed indoors in a traditional office setting; occasions will require the director to work in various parts of the facility, as well as outdoors.