Charlestonsalvationarmy
Divisional Director of Disaster Services
Charlestonsalvationarmy, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Divisional Director of Disaster Services
2110 High Wickham Pl, Louisville, KY 40245, USA Job Description
Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expired Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:59 AM Location: Kentucky/Tennessee Divisional Headquarters Louisville, KY About this opportunity: Coordinates and manages the divisional disaster services programs for the Kentucky and Tennessee division across all phases of the emergency management cycle (i.e. preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation); develops, organizes and implements strategic plans for emergency operations and disaster service training; maintains current information on disaster service resource levels for personnel, equipment and supplies; develops disaster response teams and ensures personnel are appropriately credentialed; inspects disaster equipment, supervises maintenance, and ensures all mobile equipment can be deployed. Establishes systems and relationships with core vendors for procurement, distribution and warehousing of essential disaster supplies; is proficient in and regularly utilizes the national online disaster management system; manages relationships with KY and TN state emergency management agencies, state VOADs, and FEMA and identifies and trains a cadre of liaisons to state Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) during a disaster activation. Key responsibilities: Manage relationships with Kentucky and Tennessee state emergency management agencies, state VOADs, and FEMA offices. Identifies, trains, and supports a cadre of liaisons to state Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) during a disaster activation; makes contacts, offers support; attends meetings; establishes cooperative agreements; maintains working relationships; attains knowledge of all laws and operational procedures relative to the emergency management process. Research available suppliers for disaster supplies and establish agreements where appropriate on a divisional basis and/or collaborate with Territorial Headquarters and National Headquarters for possible territorial or national agreements. Such suppliers will include construction materials, clothing, housing, and personal items, operational supplies for services, food distribution, etc. Research and recommend communication systems to be used by the response teams; these may include cellular, satellite, and amateur radio systems; consult with other divisional coordinators and the territorial coordinator as necessary. Proposes long-term recovery (LTR) plans for major disaster events; proposes LTR programs, secure divisional approval, and recommends appropriate budget; engages social services and other related disciplines in LTR planning and programming; monitors LTR programs and provides regular progress reports to divisional and territorial leadership; support local Salvation Army units conducting long-term recovery operations, offering technical guidance and helping develop partnership support with external agencies. Processes requisitions through the appropriate board for disaster equipment, supplies, and vehicles. Processes requests from Territorial Headquarters for personnel deployments to disaster operations external to the KT division, securing appropriate division approvals, briefs deployed personnel. Collects and compiles required disaster reporting. This may include the preparation of situation reports, budget reports, and grant reports. Accepts 14-day disaster operations assignment (divisional and territorial) as needed. What we are looking for in you: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a related field, and three (3) years experience in disaster services management or emergency preparedness, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Ability to speak, read, and write in English. Certifications/Licenses: Must have (or qualify within 3 years of date of hire) as either a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Managers (AEM). Certification must be maintained for duration of employment. Must qualify as a certified Salvation Army emergency disaster services trainer within 1 year of hire. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy (50-100+) lb.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently. Heavy mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on a frequent change basis, relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle when traveling. Position involves regular travel across Kentucky and Tennessee, including overnight stays. Requires regular travel to and meetings at KT headquarters with divisional leadership. Position requires the employee to be on-call for disaster emergencies after-hours and on weekends, and on holidays. Position requires occasional out-of-town travel to conferences, exercises, trainings, and other events 2 7 days. Employee Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay Life Insurance Retirement Plans and more! Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the Most Good for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees, and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member, or the director of a program, our employees understand that at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good. Five values at the heart of everything we doWe are Uplifting Brave Trustworthy Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the Apply Now icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Period: May 13, 2025 May 20, 2025 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location. All rights reserved. 2110 High Wickham Pl, Louisville, KY 40245, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr
2110 High Wickham Pl, Louisville, KY 40245, USA Job Description
Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expired Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:59 AM Location: Kentucky/Tennessee Divisional Headquarters Louisville, KY About this opportunity: Coordinates and manages the divisional disaster services programs for the Kentucky and Tennessee division across all phases of the emergency management cycle (i.e. preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation); develops, organizes and implements strategic plans for emergency operations and disaster service training; maintains current information on disaster service resource levels for personnel, equipment and supplies; develops disaster response teams and ensures personnel are appropriately credentialed; inspects disaster equipment, supervises maintenance, and ensures all mobile equipment can be deployed. Establishes systems and relationships with core vendors for procurement, distribution and warehousing of essential disaster supplies; is proficient in and regularly utilizes the national online disaster management system; manages relationships with KY and TN state emergency management agencies, state VOADs, and FEMA and identifies and trains a cadre of liaisons to state Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) during a disaster activation. Key responsibilities: Manage relationships with Kentucky and Tennessee state emergency management agencies, state VOADs, and FEMA offices. Identifies, trains, and supports a cadre of liaisons to state Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) during a disaster activation; makes contacts, offers support; attends meetings; establishes cooperative agreements; maintains working relationships; attains knowledge of all laws and operational procedures relative to the emergency management process. Research available suppliers for disaster supplies and establish agreements where appropriate on a divisional basis and/or collaborate with Territorial Headquarters and National Headquarters for possible territorial or national agreements. Such suppliers will include construction materials, clothing, housing, and personal items, operational supplies for services, food distribution, etc. Research and recommend communication systems to be used by the response teams; these may include cellular, satellite, and amateur radio systems; consult with other divisional coordinators and the territorial coordinator as necessary. Proposes long-term recovery (LTR) plans for major disaster events; proposes LTR programs, secure divisional approval, and recommends appropriate budget; engages social services and other related disciplines in LTR planning and programming; monitors LTR programs and provides regular progress reports to divisional and territorial leadership; support local Salvation Army units conducting long-term recovery operations, offering technical guidance and helping develop partnership support with external agencies. Processes requisitions through the appropriate board for disaster equipment, supplies, and vehicles. Processes requests from Territorial Headquarters for personnel deployments to disaster operations external to the KT division, securing appropriate division approvals, briefs deployed personnel. Collects and compiles required disaster reporting. This may include the preparation of situation reports, budget reports, and grant reports. Accepts 14-day disaster operations assignment (divisional and territorial) as needed. What we are looking for in you: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a related field, and three (3) years experience in disaster services management or emergency preparedness, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Ability to speak, read, and write in English. Certifications/Licenses: Must have (or qualify within 3 years of date of hire) as either a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Managers (AEM). Certification must be maintained for duration of employment. Must qualify as a certified Salvation Army emergency disaster services trainer within 1 year of hire. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy (50-100+) lb.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently. Heavy mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on a frequent change basis, relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle when traveling. Position involves regular travel across Kentucky and Tennessee, including overnight stays. Requires regular travel to and meetings at KT headquarters with divisional leadership. Position requires the employee to be on-call for disaster emergencies after-hours and on weekends, and on holidays. Position requires occasional out-of-town travel to conferences, exercises, trainings, and other events 2 7 days. Employee Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay Life Insurance Retirement Plans and more! Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the Most Good for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees, and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member, or the director of a program, our employees understand that at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good. Five values at the heart of everything we doWe are Uplifting Brave Trustworthy Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the Apply Now icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Period: May 13, 2025 May 20, 2025 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location. All rights reserved. 2110 High Wickham Pl, Louisville, KY 40245, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr