The purpose of this class is to develop and coordinate emergency operational plans and procedures for a specialized area which will enhance the county's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a catastrophic event. 

Under limited supervision, this position will facilitate team sustainment, mutual aid planning, and response coordination within the county, develop specific plans to support catastrophic event response, assist in drafting Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government Plans (COOP/COG) for Richland County, act as a liaison with specific groups at the local, regional, and state levels where necessary to support collaboration, compile resource typing information for specialized response teams and/or equipment, and through such activities assist in the preparation of the Richland County Emergency Operations Plan.