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INTRODUCTION

Anderson County is a great place to live, work, and explore. From the historic community of Clinton to the innovation legacy of Oak Ridge—famously known as "The Secret City" from its Manhattan Project roots—our county blends small-town warmth with big scientific impact. We're home to scenic treasures like Norris Lake, the Clinch River, Melton Hill Lake, and miles of rolling hills and wooded trails perfect for hiking, biking, paddling, and fishing. Nearby Norris Dam State Park and the off-road adventure terrain at Windrock Park add even more ways to get outside. You'll also find a growing mix of local eats, family-friendly spots, festivals, and craft brews across our communities, making Anderson County a welcoming place to put down roots and enjoy East Tennessee life.

Anderson County Government is committed to being a top employer in the region and a great place to build a career. We're proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid basic life insurance, supplemental insurance options, and a variety of wellness programs and resources to support our employees' overall well-being.

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Performs technical, operational, and administrative duties in support of the County's emergency management program, including emergency preparedness, response planning, equipment and facility readiness, critical infrastructure assessments, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) coordination. Monitors incident information, maintains operational records and emergency plans, and provides support during emergencies and disasters. Builds relationships with local officials, department heads, and first responders to support effective coordination and response efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Maintain the department's facilities, equipment, and supplies through periodic readiness checks and inventories; document all findings and correct problems through established procedures.
• Safely operate the department's equipment and vehicles, including the towing of department trailers.
• Monitor the current situation of county incidents and their impacts on communities using provided information systems, and respond to inquiries or emergencies using approved checklists, plans, and guidance.
• Receive or produce operations-related information, then document and disseminate it using designated forms or systems in accordance with official records management guidance.
• Assist with training and exercise program requirements set forth by local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Acquire and maintain up-to-date Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for critical infrastructure facilities within Anderson County.
• Develop and maintain the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, conduct training, and coordinate the annual CERT exercise.
• Prepare Incident Action Plans (IAPs) for large-scale events or at the request of administration.
• Maintain a current inventory list of Critical Infrastructure.
• Provide subject matter expert knowledge during responses to Hazardous Materials incidents.
• Perform on-call duties and responsibilities during office closures.
• During times of emergency or disaster, work extended hours at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or other county facilities in support of essential operations.
• Assist the EMA Director with a wide variety of research, records maintenance, planning, and administrative duties.
• Maintain appropriate records, files, and progress reports on work accomplishments; ensure records are kept according to departmental guidelines, accepted recordkeeping practices, and legal requirements.
• Gain and maintain local knowledge.
• Build relationships with local officials, department heads, and first responders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the four phases of Comprehensive Emergency Management.
• Knowledge of the All-Hazards approach to Emergency Management.
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Knowledge of FEMA's National Planning System and the 6-step Planning Process.
• Knowledge of workplace safety principles, including hazard communication and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Knowledge of records management concepts for both physical paper and electronic computer files.

Skills:

• Skill in the precise completion of checklists and recording activities in a written operational log.
• Proficiency in the operation of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to research, analyze, and prepare clear summaries of findings.
• Ability to effectively perform assigned tasks in highly stressful situations.
• Ability to handle and maintain strictly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 3 years of experience in Emergency Management, Fire Services, EMS, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field.
• Licensing: Valid Driver's License.
• Certifications: Valid and current Hazardous Materials Technician certification through the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA).
• FEMA Training: Completion of FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) courses: 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, G-191, and G-2300.
• Programmatic Experience: Demonstrated experience in Training and Exercise Planning (e.g., HSEEP principles). Familiarity with WebEOC, Everbridge, IPAWS, or other alerting and incident management systems. Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and data entry systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Planning, Communications, Homeland Security, or a related technical/science field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Emergency Management, Fire Services, EMS, Law Enforcement, or a closely related public safety field.
• Certifications: Valid and current Hazardous Materials Specialist certification through the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data; includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.