DEPARTMENT:         Operations

REPORTS TO:            General Secretary

SUPERVISES:            No Direct Reports

STATUS:                     Full-time, Exempt                    

SCHEDULE:               35 hours per week (8:30 – 4:00, Monday – Friday and as needed)

FUNCTION:                Manage TSA Emergency Disaster Services for SWONEKY communities and assist with territorial response through phases of preparedness, response, and recovery.

DUTIES: 

• Planning: Develop and manage operational procedures, oversee EDS training, manage resources and equipment inventories, develop vendor agreements, engage Coordinating Councils, support EDS requests from DHQ and THQ for planning/training initiatives.  Manage equipment standards, compliance, and services.
• Operation: Coordinate and oversee the activation of division-wide disaster response of EDS staff and volunteers.  Support local corps with development and management of day-to-day operations of the EDS program within the SWO division.  Provide daily Sitemap Reports to THQ of EDS within the division.
• Internal Liaison: Serve as the Chair of the EDS Committee, POC for Coordinating Councils for local corps, DHQ and THQ.  Serve as SWO division representative to THQ EDS.
• External Network: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other emergency response agencies including FEMA, VOAD, Police, Fire, Ambulance Personnel, etc. and local disaster service organizations.
• Volunteers: Arrange the EDS training calendar for volunteers identified by DHQ, Corps, and Service Units to include:  ServSafe, FPR/First Aid, DSC, and THQ EDS courses.
• Funding:  Support Divisional fundraising programs/initiatives to both internal/external audiences for fiscal and in-kind support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• AA or BA preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years EDS experience.
• Must have knowledge of strategic planning, coordination of people and resources.
• Understanding of volunteer management and retention.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle record check.
• Must be able to follow through on action steps with short notice.
• Must be organized with good attention to detail.
• Must be able to work on an “on-call basis” and with irregular hours.
• Emotional and Spiritual Care understanding is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of computer programs: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Independence, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit, and the desire to continue to expand the EDS program are crucial characteristics of the individual who holds this important position. The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  It is expected that each employee will be familiar with The Salvation Army Handbook for Employees. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.