The MECCA 911 website is currently under construction. 

The Monongalia Office of Emergency Management will be accepting resumes for the position of Emergency Management Coordinator/911 Director.  Resumes will be accepted through November 15, 2007.  Mail resumes to:

Monongalia County OEM

74 Vandervort Drive

Morgantown, WV 26505

Any questions, please call 304-598-0301.

M.E.C.C.A 9-1-1

Emergency Management Coordinator/

9-1-1 Director

Job Description

DEFINITION

Be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of programs directed at disaster and emergency preparedness for Monongalia County.  Specifically, to establish policies and procedures which will coordinate the services and resources of government and private agencies, during response and recovery in the time of a disaster.

RESPONSIBILITIES

NOTE:             The following are intended to illustrate typical duties; they are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

1.       Prepare and maintain, with annual update, a disaster plan for Monongalia County.

2.       Prepare and maintain, with annual update, an inter-agency equipment and personnel resource list.

3.       Establish and maintain a system for public warning and information.

4.       Promote and use organizational and functional structure for the oversight of all emergency services activities by representatives of coordinated agencies.

5.       Conduct on-going training and exercises based on the county Emergency Operations Plan.

6.       Insure program compliance with state laws and federal (FEMA) funding requirements.

7.       Insure support materials and equipment are ready for immediate use.

8.       Direct the MECCA 9-1-1 Center and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

9.       Act as liaison between MECCA 9-1-1 Center and the general public, civic and community organizations.  Make public appearances to speak when requested.

10.   Prepare agency personnel policies and procedures for approval by the MECCA Board.

11.   Conduct entry level applicant testing procedures.

12.   Hire, direct and manage all Emergency Management/MECCA employees.

13.   Prepare an annual budget request for approval by the MECCA Board for submission to the County Commission.

KNOWLEDGE

 Working knowledge of government procedures including budget, policy information, federal grants and laws/procedures pertaining to emergency services.  Principles of leadership and building community support.

SKILLS

Use of two-way radios, personal computer and word processor.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Skilled with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees, chiefs of emergency service agencies and the general public.

Organizational skills and ability to facilitate committee work directed at the completion of projects.

EXPERIENCE

Degree in a Public Safety related field from accredited institution may substitute any combination of experience and education as equivalent to degree.

Five years of progressively responsible management experience at the local government level of which the primary emphasis was inter-government cooperation.

Either West Virginia or “nationally recognized” emergency manager certification must be achieved within the first two years of employment or maintained by the employee if already certified when hired.

SALARY

Open, plus benefits, with review of position and performance with adjustments to be made if appropriate.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This position is appointed by the Monongalia County Commission and is responsible to the Commission.  The incumbent is administratively responsible for the Monongalia County Office of Emergency Management, Monongalia Emergency Centralized Communications Agency (MECCA) and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

WORK SCHEDULE

This position shall be classified professional/administrative and therefore will not be eligible for time and a half payment for overtime hours.  Work schedule may consist of irregular hours and may require more than 40-hour work week in times of emergency.  Successful applicants must be willing to be “on call” and available when needed.

RESIDENCE REQUREMENT

Establish and maintain a residence with this county, if selected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone (wearing and using a headset) and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, hear, handle or feel objects and related equipment, such as, but not limited to personal computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, radio console, etc.

Last Updated: 11/05/2007 04:03:20 PM