Emergency Management Technician

New Hanover County is seeking a part-time Emergency Management Technician to join our team. This role performs technical and administrative support to emergency management staff, employees, and the general public in various areas.

New Hanover County Emergency Management works year-round to build a resilient community that is prepared to respond quickly and efficiently to natural and man-made disasters. During emergency events, the department partners with local, state, and federal agencies to keep the county's residents and visitors safe. The department also facilitates recovery efforts to rebuild our community following disasters.

Essential Duties include:

• Maintains and orders resources to include office supplies, outreach materials, and other emergency preparedness materials used in day-to-day operations and during an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation.
• Under supervision, projects budget needs and collaborates to build proposals as requested.
• Supports various internal and external stakeholders and partner committees and work groups as assigned.
• Coordinates document preparation and distribution by choosing appropriate forms and formats; composes correspondence, charts, memoranda, forms, and minutes.
• Coordinates office records, interprets retention policies, and maintains files.
• Collaborates with county staff, local and state agencies, organizations, and the general public regarding the delivery of services.
• Performs work with regular and predictable attendance consistently meeting the scheduling needs as required by the county.
• Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skilled in scheduling and coordinating meetings and training; developing training agendas; operating office equipment; using a computer and related software applications; maintaining files; keeping logs; preparing reports; composing correspondence; providing customer service; and communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.

• Employer paid 401k contributions;
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

Required Education and Experience:

• Knowledge, skills, education, training, and two (2) years of related emergency management support experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the specific position as listed above.

• Successful development and/or maintenance of Emergency Operations Plans processes at the local, regional, state, federal, or tribal level.
• Experience working with people with access and functional needs, people with limited English and/or bilingual skills, children and older populations and the agencies who serve them

• Valid Driver's License (from any state) and good driving record required at time of application.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required by first date of employment with good driving record.
• Must obtain within one year of hire: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Professional Development Series (PDS).

Applicant Information:
After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.