SAMPLE Director of Emergency Management Job Description Job Summary The Director will collaborate with <agency> programs,

other church offices, and private and civic agencies to assist in the direction of emergency preparedness, response, and mitigation activities. Knowledge and Abilities <Agency> structure, Catholic Church structure; Catholic Charities USA structure and organization Emergency resources and procedures FEMA- National Response Plan, Incident Command System, FEMA courses <city>, regional and other response organizations emergency programs. Experience in computer and internet usage. Understanding, appreciation of, and sensitivity to gender, cultural, racial, faith differences, varied abilities, and politics and traditions.

Specific Job Duties 1. Develop emergency preparedness plans/timelines and goal setting for <agency> Programs. 2. Develop training curriculum to prepare staff to carry out all hazards emergency preparedness plans according to the Council on Accreditation (COA). These will include drills and table top activities. 3. Develop hurricane and all hazards policies and procedures and update this information as needed. 4. The Director of EM is responsible for managing all communication devices and tools for emergency purposes (i.e. emergency phones, emergency number cards, IRIS Communication system). 5. Plan and coordinate future response efforts of <agency>.

Source: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

6. Coordinate, plan and facilitate Emergency Response Team meetings. 7. Develop relationships with Red Cross, FEMA, state and local police and fire departments, and local EOCs in order to have communication channels open and available in times of disasters and to coordinate response efforts. 8. Participate in cooperative strategic planning for the region such as <LTRCs>, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) and other interfaith organizations as necessary to strengthen the relationship between <agency> and other relief agencies. 9. The Director will coordinate relief efforts and communicate with local officials to gather relevant data. 10. Coordinate alternate evacuation sites for small and large scale emergencies and attain Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). Review MOUs annually and make changes as needed to suit the needs of <agency> and the other party. 11. In an emergency situation assist in evaluation and needs assessments. Ability to organize and supervise work teams in an emergency and remain calm at all times. 12. Develop relationships with the Archdiocesan Clergy to develop parish wide relief efforts and ways for parishioners to get involved in relief and disaster training. 13. Develop increased communication with the clergy and provide education on <agency> programs that may assist the parishioners. 14. Work as a team player with all members of the agency to coordinate the duties of this position. Ensure the organization of work, attend to details and follow through to meet objectives. 15. The Director of EM shall be flexible in terms of job duties due to the nature of disaster management. The need to change courses is often necessary to accomplish a particular task at hand. 16. Adapt to and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals, and groups.

Source: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

17. Present facts and opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Reporting Relationship Reports to the Director of Planning and Evaluation Training and Experience Masters Degree in Public Health or Social Services required. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in disaster relief, social services, and/or emergency preparedness encouraged. Minimum 2-3 years supervisory experience required.

Source: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans