San Miguel County
Office of Emergency Management
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Address |
Telephone |
Fax |
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318
MORENO |
(505) 425.6190 |
(505) 454.7409 |
Office Hours Mission
Statement The mission of the Office of
Emergency Management is to insure the safety and well being of the citizens
of the City of Las Vegas and the County of San Miguel through mitigation,
preparedness, response, and recovery from any disaster or major emergency
which may occur.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
(EXCEPT HOLIDAYS)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Goal and Objectives
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To develop and maintain programs and systems for effective coordination of community resources in all phases of emergency management. |
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To plan and prepare for population protection, including evacuation and sheltering. |
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To plan and prepare for the appropriate roles within the EOC (Emergency Operation Center) in response to an emergency. |
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To plan and prepare for the appropriate training required to effectively manage the EOC. |
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To conduct exercise functions to properly test the effectiveness of the EOC. |
Purpose
The purpose of the Office of Emergency Management is to
coordinate the efforts of all-local governmental departments and
agencies and to maintain the liaison with and to cooperate with
Emergency Management agencies and organizations of other political
divisions within state government. Also to coordinate the development of
an Emergency Operations Plan for the protection of life and property
adequate to cope with disasters resulting from acts of war, sabotage,
natural or man made causes and to coordinate the implementation of set
plans during periods of emergency.
Office of Emergency Management Personal
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Chief of Police/County Manager |
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Commander Special Operations/Planning & Zoning Supervisor
| Lieutenant, Emergency Manager
| Emergency Services Coordinator
| Administrative Aide
| Other Personnel as required to effectively respond and recover from an emergency. |
Captain
of Special Operations / Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Each division is jointly in charge of overseeing the Office of Emergency
Management to provide joint direction of Emergency Management
activities.
Lieutenant,
Emergency Manager
Reports directly to the Captain of Special Operations and Planning &
Zoning Supervisor, is in charge of all Office of Emergency Management
personnel and is responsible for directing all Emergency Management
Programs.
Emergency
Services Coordinator
Reports directly to the Emergency Manager and as required, the Commander
of Special Operations and Planning & Zoning supervisor. He is
responsible for assisting in the administration of all Emergency
Management Programs.
Administrative
Aide
Reports directly to the Emergency Manager and is responsible for all
clerical support required to effectively administer the operations of
the Office of Emergency Management.
Other
Personnel
From time to time individuals may be temporarily assigned to the Office
of Emergency Management in order to effectively respond to or recover
from an emergency.
Phases of Emergency Management:
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Mitigation:
| Preparedness:
| Response:
| Recovery: |
Specific
Duties and Responsibilities
Emergency Manager:
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Will coordinate the development and implementation of comprehensive emergency management programs and activities for the City of Las Vegas and County of San Miguel. | |
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Comprehensive Emergency Management Concepts: Mitigation - Preparedness - Response - Recovery are utilized. | |
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Will act as an emergency preparedness advisor to the City and County Governing bodies. | |
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Carries out directions received: by coordinating task assignments and activities. | |
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Will identity and coordinate the application and use of available resources and capabilities. | |
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Will maintain liaison with City, County; State, and Federal government offices and private and volunteer organizations. | |
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Will develop and conduct training and education activities to improve capabilities to inform the public. | |
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Will promote the acquisition of and the development of resources. | |
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Will Participate in and attend training and educational activities. | |
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Will coordinate the development of an effective emergency management system to include a facility for control and coordination during an emergency. | |
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Will prepare, submit and justify an emergency management budget. | |
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Will identify and analyze the effects of hazards that would be available in an emergency. | |
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Will inventory manpower and material resources that would be available in an emergency. | |
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Will identify resources deficiencies and work with the appropriate officials on measures to correct them. | |
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Will develop Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as site from which key officials can direct and control operations during an emergency. | |
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Will develop and maintain an emergency communications system. | |
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Will develop a system to alert Key officials and Public in the event of an emergency. | |
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Will establish an emergency public information system. | |
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Will develop continuity of government procedures and systems. | |
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Will develop a training program for emergency response personnel. | |
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Will coordinate with private industry to develop industrial emergency plans and capabilities in support of the City and the County plans. | |
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Will secure technical and financial assistance through State and Federal programs. | |
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Will maintain his responsibilities as a Police Officer with the Las Vegas Police Department. |
Emergency Services Coordinator
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Is required to; but limited to assist the Emergency Manager with his listed responsibilities on a part-time (50%) basis. | |
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Will develop, coordinate and implement safety policies and procedures for the employees of the County of San Miguel. | |
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Will develop and conduct training and educational activities for County employees and volunteer fire personnel. |
Qualifications for Personnel
Personnel
should have, at minimum (2) two years experience in the following:
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Management or assistant to principal manager in public or private agencies with planning, coordinating, developing, implementing and supervising of functions for major programs. | |
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Public Service and safety type activities concerned with community development and protection of life and property. | |
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Basic budget and bookkeeping development and management. | |
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Interpreting and applying laws and regulations. |
Personality traits should be demonstrated or evident as follows:
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Leadership and job interests | |
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Ability to manage problems and motivate people and to coordinate multi-agency activities. | |
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Ability to meet and deal with government officials and the public. |
318
MORENO
LAS VEGAS, NM 87701