LEPC CLERK
Department: Penobscot County Emergency Management Agency
Position Type: Part-Time (Flexible average of 8 hours/week)
Salary: $14,543.36 / year
Reports To: County Emergency Management Director
Position Overview
The Penobscot County Emergency Management Agency is seeking an organized, detail-oriented LEPC Clerk to provide administrative, organizational, and programmatic support to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). This role serves as the administrative backbone of the LEPC, ensuring compliant record-keeping, seamless meeting execution, and effective community communication under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).
Key Responsibilities
- LEPC & Meeting Administration: Prepare agendas, meeting packets, and notices; record minutes; coordinate virtual/in-person meeting logistics; and track member attendance and action items.
- EPCRA & Planning Support: Maintain accurate records and emergency contacts for hazardous materials facilities, assist with EPCRA compliance files, and support public information requests.
- Records & Database Management: Organize physical and electronic files in accordance with retention policies, maintain accurate contact databases, and safeguard sensitive information.
- Communications & Outreach: Draft routine correspondence, prepare public outreach materials regarding hazardous materials preparedness, and update web/digital platforms as directed.
- Program Support: Assist the Director with special projects, grant documentation, basic research, and tracking program deadlines.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of administrative, clerical, governmental, or public safety experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic database/file management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience supporting a public-sector board, committee, or commission.
- Background in local/county government, emergency management, fire service, law enforcement, or public health.
- Familiarity with EPCRA, LEPC operations, or Tier II hazardous materials reporting.
Working Conditions & Schedule
- Workplace: Primarily office-based with occasional attendance required at outside meetings, training sessions, or public outreach events.
- Schedule: Flexible, workload-driven schedule averaging ~8 hours per week over the course of the year. Actual weekly hours fluctuate based on meeting schedules, training events, and reporting deadlines. Rare evening meetings may be required.