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Director of Emergency Services
Salary
Depends On Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
55/50332136/UNDOE/08.17.23-DT
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 55
Opening Date
08/17/2023
Closing Date
8/24/2023 11:59 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Supplemental Information
55/50332136/UNDOE/08.17.23-DT
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
About This Position
The incumbent serves as the DOTD Emergency Operations Director, participating in the direction, coordination, and implementation of all statewide programs within the Department as they relate to the preparedness for, response to, recovery from, and mitigation of natural or man-made emergencies/disasters. As such, the Emergency Operations Director is responsible for the implementation of a Comprehensive Emergency Management Program within DOTD. Serves as the principal advisor, acts for and assumes full authority for emergency operations in the absence of the Assistant Secretary of Operations. The Emergency Operations Director is also responsible for ensuring the functionality of the DOTD EOC. Responsible for implementation of the DOTD Hazardous Materials Program and for managing Homeland Security Grant monies for critical infrastructure made available to the Department through the Department of Homeland Security. Full job duties for this position are listed under the Example of Work Section.
- Must be available for overnight travel, on call 24/7 and able to work 12 hour shifts for extended periods during emergencies. *
This vacancy is unclassified and does not require a test score
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed applications. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
“The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.”
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Todd Donmyer
Assistant Secretary
225-379-1553
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications
Disaster/emergency response management experience and experience working in an emergency operations center.
Disaster/emergency response planning experience and experience developing operational plans and procedures.
Outstanding organization and communication skills.
Understanding of FEMA's and GOHSEP's processes related to disaster/emergency response and recovery.
Familiarity with and experience in the Incident Command System.
Qualified in NIMS 100 and NIMS 200 emergency training courses.
Examples of Work
Examples Of Work
The incumbent serves as the DOTD Emergency Operations Director, participating in the direction, coordination, and implementation of all statewide programs within the Department as they relate to the preparedness for, response to, recovery from, and mitigation of natural or man-made emergencies/disasters. As such, the Emergency Operations Director is responsible for the implementation of a Comprehensive Emergency Management Program within DOTD. Serves as the principal advisor, acts for and assumes full authority for emergency operations in the absence of the Assistant Secretary of Operations. The Emergency Operations Director is also responsible for ensuring the functionality of the DOTD EOC. Responsible for implementation of the DOTD Hazardous Materials Program and for managing Homeland Security Grant monies for critical infrastructure made available to the Department through the Department of Homeland Security.
40% Ensures the development, maintenance, and execution of plans and procedures to carry out the ESF-1 and ESF-3 responsibilities assigned to DOTD in the State’s Emergency Operations Plan. Collects, researches, documents, and analyzes data through numerous resources, including contact with public officials I order to develop plans and procedure. Plans may be strategic and/or tactical. Ensures that emergency management planning complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, i.e., the National Response Framework, the National Incident Management System, the Louisiana Emergency Operations Plan, etc. Analyzes proposed state and federal legislation which impacts emergency management and prepares a report/recommendation for DOTD Executive Staff.
Coordinates planning activities with the private sector, local and federal government officials, and with supporting state agencies. Ensures Departmental attendance in all Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, Hazmat, Southeast Task Force, Southwest Task Force, and GOHSEP/FEMA meetings. Ensures Department personnel participate in exercises and are trained for their emergency responsibilities.
Ensures all contracts, agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding which support emergency response are in place prior to May 31st of each year.
25% Oversees and coordinates Emergency Cost Recovery Programs available to the Department through the FEMA Public Assistance Program, the FHWA Emergency Relief Program and the FHWA Urban System Relief Program. Ensures contract support is in place for assistance with recovery cost programs.
10% Manages and directs emergency response personnel during emergencies/disasters. Ensures implementation of emergency plans and procedures. Maintains close coordination with GOHSEP and supporting agencies during emergencies/disasters.
10% Represents the Department at meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. as assigned, in order to coordinate emergency plans and procedures and maintain knowledge of current trends in emergency management.
5% Oversees the Hazardous Materials Program and management of Homeland Security funds.
5% Oversees and coordinates the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with monies are made available to DOTD by FEMA.
5% May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, Emergency/Disaster support activities.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
01
Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
02
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
04
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05
To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
06
How did you hear about this LA-DOTD job opportunity?
07
What are your career interests?
08
Would you be available during emergency events to work 12 hour shifts and be on call 24/7?
09
At times, this position travels. Are you available for overnight travel?
Required Question
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State of Louisiana
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the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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