Reporting to the Director, Tobago Emergency Management Agency, the incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day operations of TEMA and in particular the management, operation and maintenance of the EOC (Emergency Operation Center).

TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

Office of the Chief Secretary

Tobago Emergency Management Agency(TEMA)

Reporting to the Director, Tobago Emergency Management Agency, the incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day operations   of TEMA and in particular the management, operation and maintenance of the EOC (Emergency Operation Center).

• Coordinates the operations of line units within the Agency
• Ensures the implementation and periodic review of TEMA’s Emergency/Disaster Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensures the implementation and periodic review of the Agency’s plans and manuals
• Coordinates, implements, and assists with updating Emergency Operations Plan
• Deputizes for the Director, TEMA
• Assists in policy formulation consistent with THA policies and emergency management best practices
• Treats with initial human resource matters for subordinate staff, including the processing of performance appraisal reports
• Liaises with Emergency Support Functions (ESF) and stakeholders as it relates to field response in achieving the set goals of the Incident Action plan (IAP) during times of incidents e.g. Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (DANA)
•  Establishes, reviews and supervises the maintenance of a critical resource checklist
• Coordinates and directs the planning, organization, control, and implementation of disaster/emergency management activities
• Coordinates activities with State and private sector agencies, and civil society, to ensure the effective administration of the emergency management activities.
• Assists with the preparation of an annual budget proposal and reviews the administration of the approved expenditure.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of in-house training programmes for TEMA’s staff
• Performs other related duties as may be required.

·         Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognised university degree in Earth Science, Environmental Science or Physical Science; MBA would be an asset

·         Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in disaster management, including at least three (3) years’ management/supervisory experience