Under direction, oversees an Incident Command System (ICS) or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) unit composed of one or more individuals performing a specific function within the ICS/EOC system and does related or other work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
An employee in this position performs specific functions within the ICS/EOC system and acts as a lead worker. The OES Unit Leader will acts as a supervisor with guidance from the Section Chief.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Participates in incident planning meetings and be able to determine unit tasks from provided objectives.
Manage individuals to include assignment of specific duties and proper supervision and oversight of activities.
Implement accountability, safety and security measures for personnel and resources as well as endure that unit records and logs are maintained.
Act as a supervisor with the guidance from the Section Chief.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate: Completion of the ICS 200 course.
AND EITHER PATTERN I
Experience: Documented performances as an ICS Unit Leader in one actual incident or two drills/exercised where the full range of Unit Leader duties were performed.
OR PATTERN II
Experience: Qualified under the California Incident Command Certification Systems training program as a unit leader of one specific function.
KNOWLEDGE
Basic principles of emergency planning; principles and practices of government operations, including organizational planning and analysis; disaster response procedures and report writing; principles of effective oral and written communication.
ABILITY
Apply principles, methods and techniques of public administration; train others; interpret laws and regulations; work accurately and effectively under pressure; express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare comprehensive reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work with computers.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for extended periods, standing and walking; occasional driving may be required; Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; Vision-Sufficient overall vision necessary for frequent reading and close-up work; Dexterity-Dexterity sufficient for frequent writing and repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking-Sufficient for frequent hearing/talking on the telephone and in person; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent public contact, concentration and decision making; occasional exposure to grief; Special Conditions-May require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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