Class Code: 04018
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Performs technical, program or managerial assistance
during a state declared disaster or emergency for the Iowa Emergency Management
Division as described in the Iowa Code, Chapter 29; assignments will terminate at the conclusion of emergency/disaster
recovery work; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Serves as financial specialist/manager for Iowa
Emergency Management Division disaster assistance program areas; communicates
financial data to applicants and Federal, State and local officials.
Acts as liaison between the Iowa Emergency Management
Division (IEMD) and Federal, State and local officials; communicates program
actions and progress for disaster assistance program policy and procedure interpretations.
Provides technical assistance to potential applicants
and eligible subgrantees in developing and submitting applications and
completing projects; assists in developing and modifying procedures and
application materials for the disaster assistance administrative plan.
Compiles and analyzes financial information in grant
proposals relating to disaster assistance programs; develops and implements
financial recordkeeping procedures; analyzes expenditures, prepares balance
sheets and ensures compliance with approved scopes of work and budgets.
Functions as a leadworker in various capacities in the
administration, coordination and delivery of disaster assistance operations;
analyzes information and provides input into the analysis, summaries, conclusions
and recommendations on the incident for the administrator's approval.
Works with Federal, State, County and local officials
in times of emergencies in the administration, coordination and delivery of
disaster operations; assists in the oversight of applicants receiving grant
monies; reviews plans, specifications and contracts for compliance with Federal
and State guidelines; coordinates efforts of all parties involved on work
related to project issues; reviews project proposals for compliance with Federal
and State guidelines; applies engineering judgment in determining
recommendations.
Knowledge in specific
areas of responsibility as described in a Work Example.
Ability to apply and adapt established guidelines and
methods to varying accounting transactions.
Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw
conclusions and devise solutions to problems in operations to which assigned.
Ability to organize work, attend to detail and follow
through to meet program objectives.
Ability to identify with agency objectives and
maintain own interest and dedication to disaster assistance.
Ability to present facts and opinions clearly and
concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain an extensive travel schedule and
extended hours of work.
Ability to maintain productivity in stressful
situations.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive
inquiries or complaints.
Ability to identify and interpret program
requirements, policies, regulations and other guidelines, and to provide advice
and guidance to representatives of other agencies, local, state or federal
officials, or other staff in resolving work related problems or projects.
Ability to learn agency program content, policies and
procedures.
Ability to compose and write correspondence, speeches
and articles using innovative techniques or style.
Ability to plan work, think conceptually, observe and
evaluate trends, analyze data, draw logical conclusions and make sound
decisions and recommendations.
Ability to make presentations to groups.
Ability to interpret a variety of tests and
information to determine the quality of construction methods, design materials
and workmanship.
Ability to apply construction engineering principles,
practices, techniques and equipment to work assigned.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical
instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and
concrete variables.
Ability to identify, understand and meet customer
needs.
Ability to lead others and work cooperatively within a
team environment.
Ability to act before being required to act by events,
to improve job performance, to avoid problems or find or create solutions or
alternatives.
Ability to apply personal ethical standards such as
honesty, responsibility, and trustworthiness, required to be a productive
employee.
Ability to keep own emotions under control and
restrain negative behaviors when provoked or when working under conditions of
stress.
Ability to understand and appreciate different and
opposing perspectives, to adapt own approach to changing situations and to
change or easily accept changes in own organization or job requirements.
Ability to adapt to and work effectively with a
variety of situations, individuals or groups.
Ability to take initiative to do more than is expected
or required in the job.
Skill in computers and Microsoft office programs,
keyboarding, ten-key and other office machines.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention
to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and
cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Four years of full time experience in economic,
environmental, social or health care program planning work; administrative
support; professional accounting or civil or construction engineering;
OR
an
equivalent combination of education and the required full-time experience
substituting thirty semester hours of accredited post high school education for
each year of the required experience.
NOTE:
Some positions may require extended work hours or
extensive travel.
NOTE:
Employment is only for the duration of disaster
recovery services.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
For certain designated
positions the Appointing Authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative
Services – Human Resources Enterprise approval, may request those applicants
possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of education, six months of
experience, or a combination of both in the following area:
190 emergency
preparedness
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
course work, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the
application.
Effective: 2/03 TA