Hazardous Materials Manager - Emergency Management

The Charleston County Emergency Management Department is looking for a Hazardous Materials Manager. The person selected for this position will support the mission of the Charleston County Emergency Management Department and ensure the effective response to natural and man-made disasters in the county. The employee should be a strong communicator and skilled leader within the hazardous materials/emergency management profession. 

Manages and coordinates the deployment of the South Carolina Regional Weapons of Mass Destructions/Hazardous Materials Team and coordinates internally and externally as appropriate. Conducts after action reviews and assessments.

Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal rules, regulations and standards concerning emergency response: Collects, maintains, analyzes, and interprets data; provides recommendations and initiates corrective actions.

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $56,742 - $74,318 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

• Serve as entry/mid-level supervisor within the Emergency Management Department.
• Maintain specialized position as determined by department leadership.
• Oversees the hazardous materials positions to include budget input, personnel management, coordination of training, and liaison with external partners. 
• Serve as the emergency management department’s representative with municipal, county, state, and federal partners as it relates to the hazardous materials.
• Serve as the: 
  1. South Carolina Regional Weapons of Mass Destruction Team, County Hazardous Materials Team Coordinator. 
  2. County Local Emergency Planning Committee Coordinator.
• Manage the duties that relate to hazardous materials: teams and programs; admin and logistics; budget and grant planning.
  1. Coordinates planning and training for assigned emergency response teams; works with team leads to determine current and future team needs; sets goals, priorities, and objectives, and assists with training as needed.
  2. In conjunction with the Hazmat Logistics Specialist assists with maintaining D4H software data. Procures equipment and ensures equipment is operational, maintained, and regularly serviced. 
  3. In conjunction with the Hazmat Administrative Specialist executes the Charleston County Hazardous Substance Ordinance NO.1139: assist with other relating plans, standard operating procedures, guides, and checklists.
  4. In conjunction with the department's Finance and Project Manager; develops and maintains budget, grants, and other financial duties. 
• Assist with ensuring that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is always in a state of readiness, able to respond to incidents that occur without warning and assisting team members to meet Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) standards. 
• Respond as required during emergencies or hazardous weather conditions, including assisting in set-up, maintenance, and operations of the EOC. Work could be at night, weekends and/or holidays. 
  1. Serves as the fire service liaison for EMD to assist Emergency Support Functions 4 (Fire Services), 9 (Rescue Services) and 10 (Hazardous Materials).
• Assist with the coordination of mitigation, response, relief and recovery activities following a disaster or emergency.
• Serves as an on-call duty officer on a rotating basis.
• Keep immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems, to include program shortfalls and requirements.
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Assist in performing public awareness presentations for civic groups, private and public organizations, town meetings, etc.
• Perform other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred; and
• 3 years or more of experience in safety hazmat response required
• Initial training in Hazardous Material Operations and Technician training required.
• Emergency management experience preferred, not required. 
• The following certifications are required or must be obtained within 3 years.
  1. National Incident Management System 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
  2. Special Operations Program Management and Leadership (R0254) 
  3. Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command (R0243)
• Must possess or have an ability to obtain a valid South Driver’s License indicating a clean DMV record. Ability to obtain a “Class E” license required. 
• South Carolina (or other state equivalent) Certified Emergency Manager or IAEM Certified Emergency Manager preferred, but not required.