Program Coordinator Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This position supports the planning and training of emergency/disaster operations occurring within Franklin County. Position requires interaction and coordination with cities, state and federal agencies, businesses, schools, volunteers, other county departments, and citizens in the development of and response to emergency plans or disaster occurrences. Applicant must be well organized, able to use Microsoft Office, and have ability to learn new and complex concepts. Work is performed under the supervision of the FCEM Director, but shared with a peer/co-worker. The Program Coordinator position is an exempt position with a retirement and medical benefits package. Starting salary of $72,607.00/yr.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

* It is understood that this position will require a large amount of on-the-job-training and FCEM will provide a significant amount of training opportunities to be successful in this position.

  • Completed a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with major coursework in Emergency Management, business, public administration, or a related discipline. Direct work experience in the field of emergency management or related field is preferred.
  • Completion of FEMA’s IS-100/200/700/800 courses, ICS 300 & 400, and completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series are preferred.
  • Ability to manage state and federal grant program requirements.
  • Ability to learn radiological training program concepts.
  • Ability to interact with the public and media.
  • Ability to learn emergency management and radiological concepts
  • Ability to learn radiological equipment operations and maintenance 

Required Job Application / Release Form 

  • BOTH forms must be submitted
  • Please include a resume
  • Please included any related certifications (FEMA IS certificates, Microsoft certifications etc.)

 

Program Coordinator Job Description 
Main job function is to ensure the program/grant requirements for both the Columbia Generating Station Nuclear Plant and the Department of Energy programs are met.

Basic Job Functions / Duties

  • On a weekly basis monitor Department of Energy (DOE) and Columbia Generating Station (CGS) CRASH and commercial fax test systems.
  • Conduct and monitor the weekly CEMNET, Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Silent Siren tests.
  • Collect monthly Emergency Alerting System (EAS) records, review and file for FEMA Annual Audit.
  • Participate in Exercises and Drills
  • Train Emergency Workers, responders, bus drivers on CGS/DOE program and equipment.
  • Conduct and Monitor the Annual Emergency Alerting System (EAS) Required Monthly Test (RMT).  This test activation is rotated monthly by participating agencies.
  • Review Franklin County Building Report monthly to collect information regarding new residents or businesses going in the Emergency Planning Zone.
  • Monitor and document the run time information for the emergency generator located here at the Franklin County Emergency Management office.
  • Request information for the Special Populations Facilities in Franklin County.  The information is gathered from Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and the Department of Early Learning.
  • Using requested information from agencies listed above update the Special Population Facilities database.
  • Compile completed Scope of Work tasks into Quarterly Reports for both the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REPP) as well as the Department of Energy (DOE) Program.
  • On a quarterly basis produce mailing labels for the Franklin County Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) residents.  These labels are used by Energy Northwest/CGS for the “Open Lines” mailer sent out to residents in the EPZ.
  • Request quarterly update information from Aging and Long-Term Care (ALTC) to update the Special Population Individuals database.
  • Review Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) Implementing Procedures and update as needed.
  • Review Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Siren messages quarterly.
  • Update/verify Emergency Resource Book yearly.
  • Conduct Equipment maintenance checks on the radiation monitoring equipment.
  • Check Emergency Information Signs and Brochures that are located in the Emergency Planning Zone for transient populations along the River.
  • Conduct the Performance test of the Portal Monitors on a semi-annual basis.
  • Conduct Emergency Worker Kit checks on a semi-annual basis.
  • Prepare completed documents for the Annual FEMA Audit.
  • Review the Memorandum Of Understandings (MOUs) on annual basis.
  • Update Emergency Resources Database on an annual basis. This information contains 24-hr contact information for vendors that may be utilized during an Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) activation.
  • Review the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), section ESF 10.B (DOE) and ESF 10.C (REPP).
  • Send radiation detection equipment off for calibration annually.  The equipment is set on a schedule to be rotated out of service.
  • Participate in Quarterly Drills with Energy Northwest and Department of Energy.
  • Plan and coordinate annual Energy Northwest and Department of Energy Exercises.
  • Setup and conduct training to meet program requirements and may need to be conducted in the evening/weekends to meet responders’ needs.

For further details or assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to FCEM at (509) 545-3546.