Watch Specialist
CurrentI perform technical writing, on-boarding training, research and analysis, planning, policy development, program assessment, and other administrative tasks to support the State Emergency Operations Center’s role in disseminating warning, alert, and communications for daily operations and emergency responses.Analyzed information to identify incident trends and initiated appropriate responses, including the preparation and dissemination of detailed situation reports.I represented the State… Show more I perform technical writing, on-boarding training, research and analysis, planning, policy development, program assessment, and other administrative tasks to support the State Emergency Operations Center’s role in disseminating warning, alert, and communications for daily operations and emergency responses.Analyzed information to identify incident trends and initiated appropriate responses, including the preparation and dissemination of detailed situation reports.I represented the State Emergency Operation Center as a liaison with division staff, public elected officials, external government agencies, voluntary and community organizations, and the general public to verify information, coordinate response and information sharing, to provide technical assistance, and clarify program specifics and requirements.I regularly review and document incident details, threat warnings, homeland security reports, weather updates, bulletins, and other relevant communications.I would receive requests for assistance and resources from jurisdictions and would provide recommendations for appropriate course of action to the Team Lead or Watch Supervisor.Collaborate with state and federal agencies to share and verify information, local governments, and the public about threats and incidents, adhering to established policies and procedures.Conducted research to support the development of comprehensive administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects.Evaluated emergency management activities to identify resource gaps and proposed improvements.Assisted in the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to requests for program information. Show less