State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Emergency Management Area Coordinator (1957AR)

$40.22-$51.84 Hourly / $3,217.17-$4,146.56 BiWeekly /
$83,968.00-$108,225.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in directing emergency management and natural disaster plans and operations for an assigned area and coordinating the operations with State and Federal Emergency Management programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general operational supervision of the Emergency Management Program Supervisor and the administrative supervision of the Emergency Management Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead/supervise lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • In an assigned area, assists cities and towns in developing and implementing an Emergency Management Plan and other supporting plans;
  • In some areas, develops a nuclear power plant emergency plan or a hazardous dam plan;
  • Performs hazards analysis and determines priorities;
  • Conducts research; 
  • Assists towns in qualifying for federal funds;
  • Assesses capabilities and evaluates resources;
  • Coordinates mutual aid among towns;
  • Coordinates training;
  • Prepares correspondence;
  • Speaks before groups regarding emergency management;
  • In emergencies, represents the Emergency Management Director in the assigned area;
  • Provides emergency communications between the Governor and the towns;
  • Coordinates resources and receives requests for assistance;
  • Supervises technical support staff;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of public information and/or communication methods and techniques;
  • Knowledge of planning principles and techniques;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal statutes, laws, and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in community planning, public communications, or public information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions, particularly in times of disasters.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 25

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Emergency Management Area Coordinator in Salary Group AR 25 approved effective December 30, 2011. (Reviewed for content, revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-011

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/24/2024
CLASS: 1957AR; EST: 10/2/1959; REV: 1/31/2024;