Emergency Manager

at City of Naperville in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The City of Naperville seeks an Emergency Manager to provides leadership for the Office of Emergency Management program for city-wide preparedness, response, and resilience to natural or man-made emergencies, including terrorism. The Emergency Manager coordinates various internal and external resources, including volunteer groups, to integrate and prioritize efforts necessary to respond appropriately to the nature and magnitude of the emergency.

• Works with City leaders to plan, implement, and communicate an Emergency Management Program for natural and man-made disasters occurring in or affecting the City of Naperville.
• Performs analysis of hazards and risk identification in the locality and develops strategies to reduce risks and lessen hazard impact. Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies and various stakeholders to enhance cohesive emergency management preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. 
• Provides executive leadership in the oversight and execution of the City’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Program.Performs strategic planning and decision-making around city-wide emergency plans; creates, implements and communicates an emergency management system that links city resources with emergency needs.
• Oversees the preparation and provides research and training to all city employees, public officials, and local organizations regarding emergency planning and response; audits and evaluates departmental readiness to respond to Emergency Operations Center (EOC) exercises and disasters.
• Manages and coordinates efforts to explore and secure external funding opportunities; oversees grant availability and application for state and federal funding for emergency preparedness.
• Serves as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City, linking various internal and external resources to determine program priorities and ensure a coordinated response to emergency, non-emergency and special events throughout the city.
• Informs City leaders of changes in emergency conditions, advises on an appropriate response, and is prepared to execute the city’s decisions.
• Leads and manages appropriate and required updates of the Emergency Operating Plan to establish criteria, provide guidance, and evaluate city readiness.
• Strategizes and executes Emergency Operation Center (EOC) functions including how the EOC interacts with Incident Command, County EOC, and all necessary local, state, and federal responders.
• Participates in incident management activities, including responding and participating in incident strategy, tactics, and mitigation efforts.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with federal, state, and local governmental agencies and community partners to coordinate emergency preparedness response, mitigation, and recovery programs.
• Promotes cooperation between the public and private sectors by reaching out to the business community to assist with their planning and training efforts.
• Gathers and disseminates relevant information from various sources, including legislative, administrative, and regional activities, schools, businesses, and medical communities.
• May function as the department’s information representative with the media concerning emergency incidents.
• Leads organizational analysis and acquisition of capital goods and services for emergency preparedness; responsible for preparing the annual budget requests for emergency management.
• Coordinates recruitment, training, and deployment of Emergency Management Program volunteer groups within the City.  Documents the process utilized in policy and maintains the appropriate records for the groups.  Reports on staffing and activity of group regularly.
• Verifies NIMS certification requirements throughout the city and maintains the city incident management software and processes including training and reporting.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Fire Science or related field.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification (or willingness to obtain within one year after hire).
• Five to seven years of experience in emergency services, criminal justice, civil defense or public administration.
• Valid State of Illinois Class D Driver’s License.
• Availability for 24-hour on-call response to perform emergency management duties and be able to travel to meetings and attend trainings that may require overnight stays. Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and work in all weather conditions.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Fire Science or related field.

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago.  Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live.  The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area.  It’s also a great place to work!  Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

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Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application.  Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.

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The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.