ROBERT MACA
Yamhill
Summary
Accomplished Emergency Manager and Veteran with a distinguished 30-year track record in public sector and government roles. Extensive expertise in federal, state, and regional emergency management programs, honed through collaboration with professionals across diverse sectors. Skilled in crafting strategic plans, policies, and training initiatives to enhance incident management capabilities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disaster Preparedness Planner
CareOregon
11.2021 - 06.2025
- Performed duties of Planning Section Chief in support of the Incident Management Team during business interruption events.
- Conducted after-action meetings to evaluate the performance of the Incident Management Team post event.
- Wrote after-action reports to identify areas for improvement for the Incident Management Team and other departments.
- Conducted followup on corrective actions identified in the after-action report.
- Developed standard operating procedures for critical processes.
- Wrote and edited multiple plans and policies.
Disaster Recovery Program Manager
AC Disaster Consulting
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Utilized knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance program to assist applicants in applying for grants as part of their disaster recovery process.
- Advised community leaders on the FEMA Public Assistance Program
- Conducted site inspections to support jurisdictional public assistance grants.
- Led medical teams of 20 plus personnel conducting covid vaccine testing and vaccination sites
Emergency Management Specialist
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Developed Emergency Operations plans for 65 schools with over 40,000-student population.
- Developed plans and procedures for department and district operations
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Managed district Emergency Operations Center during district events
- Evaluated emergency management policies, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting actionable solutions.
Exercise and Drill Planner
Consultant – Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Provided expert skills and knowledge in the development of functional drills and exercises for first responders working in a radiological hazard environment.
- Developed drills that tested policies and procedures
- Coordinated with site leadership to determine response actions
- Performed evaluation of drills and developed after action reports
Emergency Management Specialist
CITY OF PORTLAND – Portland, OR
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Developed, coordinated and conducted multiple exercises following the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
- Developed and led training in the Incident Command System and locally developed procedures for Emergency Coordination Center personnel
- Developed a database to track training for ECC personnel
- Designed and delivered targeted emergency management training programs for city personnel, increasing their readiness to handle crises effectively.
- Conducted thorough post-event evaluations that informed future planning strategies for improved response capabilities.
Emergency Management Coordinator
YAMHILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Enhanced community preparedness by developing and implementing comprehensive emergency management plans.
- Trained county staff in Incident Command System (ICS) and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) response
- Facilitated interagency meetings to foster collaboration among stakeholders involved in disaster response efforts.
US Air Force Veteran
Oregon Air National Guard
03.1984 - 06.2016
- Proudly served for thirty years primarily as an Emergency Manager, focused on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear planning and response
- Conducted operations in deployed locations
- Conducted the duties of First Sergeant, guiding Airman, advising leaders, and supporting the mission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education and Training
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL01.2009
Associates in Applied Science - Disaster Preparedness
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Emergency management expertise
- Expertise in emergency management coordination
- Expertise in employee training
- Recognized for exceptional performance
- Expertise in workforce training methodologies
- Community engagement coordination
- Training and Development
- NIMS and ICS proficiency
- Policy development
- Exercise design, conduct and evaluation
Certification
- FEMA E0361: Multi – Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
- Earthquake Preparedness for Schools Train-the-Educator (TrE)
- Developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)
- K-12 101 Train-the-Educator (TrE) Training
- FEMA Professional Development Series
- Basic Applied Practices Series, Oregon Emergency Management
- FEMA Independent Study courses: National Incident Management System – IS 700, National Response Plan – IS 800, Incident Command IS 100 and IS 200
- Oregon Emergency Management – ICS Series (100-400), Exercise Design and Development, Mass Fatalities Planning
- Center for Domestic Preparedness – (Trainer) Weapons of Mass Destruction AWR 160
- Center for Domestic Preparedness – Train the Trainer, ICS 300/400
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) – Train the Trainer Course
- First Sergeant Academy (3 week resident senior leadership and professional development training) – 2010
Awards
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards), Air Force Commendation Medal (2 awards), Oregon Commendation Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon (2 awards)
Timeline
Disaster Preparedness Planner
CareOregon
11.2021 - 06.2025
Disaster Recovery Program Manager
AC Disaster Consulting
01.2019 - 11.2021
Emergency Management Specialist
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
Exercise and Drill Planner
Consultant – Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
01.2015 - 01.2015
Emergency Management Specialist
CITY OF PORTLAND – Portland, OR
01.2006 - 01.2014
Emergency Management Coordinator
YAMHILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
01.2004 - 01.2006
US Air Force Veteran
Oregon Air National Guard
03.1984 - 06.2016
Associates in Applied Science - Disaster Preparedness
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education and Training
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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