Airport Emergency Planning Coordinator

Under general direction of the Emergency Management Manager, the Airport Emergency Management Coordinator will design, plan and test response procedures to ensure the effective mobilization of Airport first responders and mutual aid partners in emergencies or disasters; conducts drills and exercises for responses to such emergencies as air crash, air piracy, bomb threats, active shooter, hazardous material spills, counterterrorism, business operational interruptions, structural fire, and major natural disasters; serves as liaison to Airport staff, local, state, county, and federal agencies, airlines, tenants, and non-governmental organizations in coordinating emergency efforts throughout the emergency management cycle; continually seeks out best practices and technology to improve response and recovery.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates with Airport sections and local emergency personnel to plan and design Airport emergency and business continuity response and plans; develops mitigation strategies and creates scenarios to re-establish operations in the event of business interruptions; conducts risk assessments and recommends methods and procedures.
• Develops, writes, and publishes operating manuals, technical reports, training materials, and operational support documents for internal applications and/or dissemination to other organizations; maintains business continuity planning tools and database.
• Develops and delivers training curriculum for emergency preparedness, response, business and operational continuity for aviation and non-aviation tenants; serves as an advocate by promoting awareness to the airport’s emergency plan.
• Serves as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies, airlines, tenants, and mutual aid partners to coordinate continuity and recovery plans, activities, and services; represents Airport management in emergency management and business interruption response; provides support and briefings to Emergency Response personnel as required.
• Oversees and controls all functions of major exercises; plans, designs, organizes, and executes internal and external exercises of all types; evaluates exercise and actual emergency response results to improve future response procedures; assists in analyzing and problem-solving operational and administrative procedures.
• May include additional duties as assigned.