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The Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is seeking applicants for the position of Emergency Management Specialist. This position reports to the OEM Director. The Emergency Management Specialist will assist the OEM Director in the county's planning and preparation for response to and recovery from any type of disaster or emergency. This is a normal M-F position with set work hours, HOWEVER, the applicant must understand that there is an expectation of working abnormal and weekend hours in the event of a large scale disaster/emergency taking place in Sangamon County. Compensatory time/Overtime is available with the approval of the Director.

In addition to assisting the OEM Director with all aspects of the county's emergency management program, it shall be the responsibility of the Emergency Management Specialist to:

• Oversee the county ambulance ordinance and ensure agencies maintain permit compliance by performing quarterly permit reviews
• Oversee the OEM Training and Exercise Program
• Assist with preparing and keeping current an emergency preparedness plan for Sangamon County, said plan to be in compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Assist with performing such emergency management and disaster operations functions within Sangamon County as shall be prescribed in and by the state emergency operations plan and program prepared by the Governor, and such orders, rules and regluations as may be promulgated by the Governor in accordance with "The Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act"
• Maintain an accurate inventory of OEM assets
• Position may be assigned additional duties as may be required to ensure OEM's mission is accomplished

An ideal candidate will have at least four years of relevant experience in emergency management or a bachelors' degree in emergency management with at least two years of experience in emergency management.

Honorably discharged or retired Veterans with relevant, real world experience in Emergency Management are encouraged to apply. Veterans MUST provide an undeleted, certified copy of their DD214 along with the required resume, application and references.

All applicants must possess a valid Illinois driver's license and be a Sangamon County resident within 6 months of employment. 

Successful applicant will be required to complete the following FEMA NIMS Independent Study (IS) courses within one year of hiring:

• IS 100.c
• IS 120.c
• IS 200.c
• IS 230.e
• IS 235.c
• IS 240.c
• IS 241.c
• IS 242.c
• IS 244.b

The successful applicant will need to be self motivated, an effective communicator, demonstrate proficiency with computers, possess a basic knowledge of Microsoft word and excel and have the aptitude to learn various computer programs used for the day to day operations of the office.

Initiative, solid communication and organization skills are a must, experience with training and exercise (tabletop and full scale) development, emergency plan writing, and accounts payable experience are a plus.

2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid personal days, 12 paid sick leave days and 13 paid holidays per year. 
Individual and family health, dental and life insurance options. A retirement package through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and a take-home vehicle with gas card is provided.

Full time (37.5 hours per week) 830a-430p M-F
Location: Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management, 2801 N. 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702
Pay grade: 10
Salary Range: $49,222 ($25.24/hr)-$73, 832 ($37.86/hr) Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications

All applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Sangamon County General Application for Employment found here Job Application
• a resume
• three personal and three professional references
• Veterans must provide an undeleted, certified copy of their DD214 along with the required resume, application and references.

The application, resume and references may be submitted by mail or electronic email to: Bill Lee, Office of Emergency Management, 2801 N. 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702, Bill.Lee@sangamonil.gov

Please direct questions regarding the position to: Bill.Lee@sangamonil.gov

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 

Sangamon County is an EEO Employer.

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