Operations Section Chief, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore City Fire Department, OEM
Core
Lead operations for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) during natural and man-made disasters, managing the Duty Officer Program, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and hazardous materials response.
Role type
Senior IC emergency management operations chief
Builds
Emergency response protocols, EOC operations, and inter-agency coordination for disasters
Domain
Public safety / Emergency management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Project management, analytical thinking, organizational skills, problem-solving, staff supervision, incident command system (ICS) knowledge, hazardous materials identification and handling, radio communications management, report review and editing, liaison coordination
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in public administration or emergency management, experience with Federal grant programs, catastrophic planning initiative development, large emergency management planning project management
Technologies
Radio communications technology, Emergency Alert System, RACES (Auxiliary Communications Services), EOC management systems
Responsibilities
Supervise the Duty Officer Program for disasters; Train staff on hazardous materials and emergency protocols; Respond to major incidents and assist with patient triage and evacuation; Manage EOC operations and staffing; Liaise with fire, police, DHS, and other agencies; Develop standard operating procedures; Provide media information on emergencies; Investigate accidents and complaints involving OEM personnel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with staff supervision