Job description for full-time York County Emergency Manager

​Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Emergency Management Director position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
General Physical Activity

• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods during routine office work, meetings, training sessions, and emergency operations.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching during field assessments or when accessing equipment and supplies.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, radios, emergency communications devices, and other office or field equipment.

Lifting and Carrying

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds routinely.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as emergency supplies, radios, command kits, or field equipment.

Mobility and Field Conditions

• Ability to move quickly and safely over uneven or unstable terrain such as debris fields, rural areas, damaged structures, or outdoor environments during emergency response activities.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles, trailers, and mobile command units repeatedly.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or areas with limited mobility during damage assessments or emergency operations.

Sensory Requirements

• Hearing ability sufficient to communicate via radio, telephone, and in-person in potentially noisy environments.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read maps, documents, digital screens, and to conduct field inspections in variable lighting conditions.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and respond appropriately during emergency operations.

Environmental Conditions

• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including:
• Extreme heat or cold typical of Nebraska seasonal weather
• Rain, snow, or severe weather
• Dust, smoke, or outdoor allergens
• Emergency scenes that may include hazards, noise, or stressful situations

Work Hours and Stamina

• Ability to sustain prolonged periods of physical and mental stress during emergency activations.
• Ability to work extended hours, irregular schedules, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to remain on-call for emergency response and be available to report to the Emergency Operations Center on short notice.

Driving Requirements

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods, including during adverse weather or emergency conditions.
• Must maintain the physical ability required to meet county driver safety standards.

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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