Hybrid Operations Officer/GIS Planner - Emergency Management Agency bei Lucas County

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and promotes local municipalities, governmental entities, businesses, and non-governmental agencies’ participation in emergency planning process with emphasis on GIS components.
• Assists in developing and maintaining Lucas County's comprehensive Emergency Operation's Plan (EOP) to include the base plan, emergency support functions (ESFs), supporting documentation with emphasis on GIS components.
• Participates in and assists in the development and implementation of emergency and disaster drills, training, and exercises.
• Participates in the operation of the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies, events and exercises.
• Assists in the implementation of Lucas County's Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) and supporting standard operating procedures/guidelines (SOPs/SOGs).
• Support other emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation activities such as damage assessment, writing plans/reports, and other related activities.
• Assists in the maintenance and activation of public notification systems to include but not limited to social media, current notification software, Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) and outdoor warning sirens.
• Assists in the development and promotion of EMA's preparedness initiatives to include community presentations, public service announcements, and brochures.
• Responsible for data analysis and cartographic production specifically focused on cartographic output, spatial analysis, and data reporting of Emergency Services, public safety and emergency planning GIS related information.
• Collects, organizes, analyzes and graphically displays GIS decision-making information required for the development of county, local, and business disaster and emergency plans, procedures and service delivery.
• Assists in the response to and recovery from large-scale emergencies and disasters by developing GIS mapping to aid in damage assessment and staffing the Lucas County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Create maps and other products (feature layers, dashboards, webforms, etc.) for use in the Lucas County Emergency Operations Center.
• Identify, create and manage relevant GIS products for internal and public use.
• Coordinating with appropriate geospatial stakeholders to prevent duplication of effort and to promote information sharing.
• Fulfill geospatial analyses and mapping requests for internal and external partners.
• Conduct all aspects of assigned GIS projects, generally involving spatial analysis as well as the design, maintenance, and production of geographic data and applications through an Esri ArcGIS environment.
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding/knowledgebase of geospatial topics and best practices including projections, data management and version control, spatial analysis techniques, editing features, field data collection techniques, and other GIS programs.
• Conducts special GIS related analysis and research projects as assigned.
• Obtain and verify data by on-site inspection when necessary.
• Participate in local, state and national GIS workgroups.
• Supports agency drone program through planning, exercise and operational activities, including integration and utilization of drone mapping software.
• Attends training, conferences, and meetings as necessary to remain current with appropriate computer/software skills, applicable laws, legislation, policies, procedures, and relevant information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive, recognizing that this is a high technology position subject to continuously changing hardware, software and knowledge base. Other knowledge, skills and abilities may be required as technology changes.

• Ability to provide logistical support for all emergency management operations to include maintaining equipment.
• Knowledge of emergency planning principles.
• Knowledge of RERP principles to include NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1.
• Knowledge of geography and jurisdictional authority of local, county, regional, state, and federal partners (may be developed after employment).
• Knowledge of ESRI Products, specifically ArcGIS Pro and related applications: ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, ArcGIS Pro extensions (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst), and Portal for ArcGIS.
• Experience creating, deploying and maintaining web-based GIS software using ESRI ArcGIS Online and related applications, including Field Maps, Collector and Survey123.
• Experience editing and maintaining spatial data, GIS feature classes, and maps in an enterprise GIS system.
• In-depth experience with Geographic Information Systems, including database design, development, maintenance and documentation. Above average computational and computer/server skills, basic understanding of multivariate regression, spreadsheets/databases and drawing/presentation software.
• Experience designing, maintaining, and producing Geospatial data; performing spatial analysis; and producing maps using GIS, including maintenance of the system database using GIS system software.
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding/knowledgebase of geospatial topics and best practices including projections, data management and version control, spatial analysis techniques, editing features, field data collection techniques, and other GIS tools.
• Ability to learn and utilize Lucas County Emergency Services geographic database.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills (especially with respect to formulating complex spatial analysis, data reporting, complex databases and GIS software), organizational skills and time management skills.
• Knowledge of drone regulations and operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
• Ability to read, understand and analyze information provided to include but not limited to guidance, policies, and contracts.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks during a given period.
• Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with diverse partners.

Unusual Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed in an office setting with standard office equipment. Some work may be performed in the field/outdoors, requiring exposure to the elements. May involve occasional travel, including overnight. May require overtime (evening and/or weekends).
• This position is subject to recall with little to no notice during evenings and weekends in response to emergencies, disasters, and exercises.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year degree program with an emphasis in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Emergency Management, or Urban/Community Planning, Computer Science or related field with experience in GIS, emergency management or public safety. May consider other relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• EMA personnel are required to serve periodically in an on-call capacity and may be required to work during non-business hours for extended periods of time to support public warning/notification and during activations of Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Successful completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency training (Incident Command System and National Incident Management System courses ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700 and IS-800 and Professional Development Series) within three months of employment.
• Familiarity of drone operations, including completion of Remote Pilot license under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107, within six months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with driving privileges in the State of Ohio and meet Lucas County driving insurability requirements.
• Successful completion of Background Check.