Emergency Management Agency Director
I. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DIRECTOR
Department - EMA
Supervisor - County Commissioners
Date Revised -May 2012
II. Job Statement
This position exists to facilitate emergency management and emergency
management services for Huntingdon County including a wide range of
emergency responses ranging from flooding to hazmat incidents with the
flexibility to handle each emergency as unique situation.
III. Job Duties/Responsibilities
1. Provide direct support and services to ensure a viable Emergency
Management department for Huntingdon County including 24 hour/7 day
a week on call services.
2. Plan, organize and direct the work of the Emergency Management staff
and response team personnel.
3. Develop emergency operational plans for disasters and present to
commissioners for approval and review by PEMA, FEMA, and the
County Commissioners.
4. Communicate with other counties concerning EMA business and act as
liaison with County Emergency Services.
5. Maintain training levels in Haz-Mat, Fire, Rescue, Search and Rescue,
EMS, and Emergency Services Communications to effect necessary
changes in emergency preparedness.
6. Act for and on behalf of County Commissioners in their absence by
issuing appropriate warnings, directing emergency operations, and
coordinating disaster assistance with PEMA.
7. Provide public education on Emergency related topics.
8. Able to react productively to change and handle additional duties as
assigned.
IV. Job Specifications
A. Education/Experience - High school diploma or equivalent required. 4
year college degree or 10 years equivalent experience or 10 years
equivalent experience in emergency services as an officer.
Experience in developing and implementing emergency services.
B. General RequirementsEMA Director - 2
Ability to speak and write English effectively.
Ability to communicate in an appropriate manner and get along well with
others.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and/or written instructions.
Ability to make major decisions using good judgment and acting in
accordance with established policies and procedures.
C. Specific Requirements
Ability to operate a handheld portable fire radio and Pemars radio.
Ability to operate radiological monitoring equipment, basic hand tools,
ladder, bull horn,flares, floodlights, hazmat equipment, survival gear,
various operational ropes, first aid equipment. Ability to work under
stress and in hazardous environment while wearing protective clothing and
SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus).
D. Physical Requirements
Lifting/Pushing - 3
Climbing/Balancing -3
Stooping/Bending - 4
Standing/Walking - 5
Grasping/Reaching - 4
Repetitive/Dexterity - 4
Sitting - 5
Hearing - 5
Speaking - 5
Vision - 5
Environmental
Inside - 5
Outside - 4
Heat/Cold - 3
Wet/Dry - 3
Noise/Vibrations - 3
Hazards - 3
Fumes/Dust/Odors - 3