**Must be available for overnight travel, on call 24/7 and able to work 12 hour shifts for extended periods during emergencies. **

This is an UNCLASSIFIED position responsible for the oversight of administrative and operational emergency transportation of the agency’s Emergency Support Function-1 under the State Emergency Operations Plan.

• Preference will be given to applicants experienced with disaster/emergency response in developing, planning and writing emergency plans for standard operating procedures.
• Working in an emergency operations center.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills
• Certifications in FEMA/DHS IS 100, IS 700, IS 200 and ICS 300 courses

While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

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This job requires unique qualifications involving Disaster/emergency response management experience and experience working in an emergency operations center. Disaster/emergency response planning experience and experience developing operational plans and procedures. Outstanding organizational and communication skills are required. Availability for overnight travel, on call 24/7 and able to work 12 hour shifts for extended periods during emergencies. Understanding of FEMA's and GOHSEP's processes related to disaster/emergency response and recovery. Familiarity with and experience in the Incident Command System. Qualified in NIMS 100 and NIMS 200 emergency training courses.

This is an UNCLASSIFIED position that requires administrative and operational oversight of the agency's Emergency Support Function-1, and the responsibility of evacuation transportation.
Requires professional level work experience in planning, analysis and research.
Ensures the development, maintenance and execution of plans and procedures to perform both functions.

Job Duties:

• Development, maintenance and execution of plans and procedures to carry out the ESF-1 responsibility. Collects, researches, documents and analyzes data through numerous resources including contact/collaboration with high level public officials in order to develop plans and procedures. Validates plans, procedures and standard operating procedures.

• Ensures the availability of transportation resources (vehicles for the transportation of people) through contracts, agreements and mutual aid, to carry out the ESF-1 responsibilities. Develops and manages the individual and collective training program for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Performs research on needed training and develops training calendars and schedules.

• Assist Director in the development, review and update of plans and procedures annually. Provide training and advice for DOTD personnel supporting COOP responsibilities. Responsible for coordination of contracts/RFPs for supplies, equipment, and MOUs with vendors in the COOP arena.

Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Unclassified - This vacancy is unclassified and does not require a test score

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Michael Miller

Director of Emergency Operations

225-379-1898

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

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