Deputy Emergency Services Coordinator

Bring your emergency management experience to the County of Sonoma's Department of Emergency Management and become a Deputy Emergency Services Coordinator. Starting salary up to $53.95/hour ($112,600/year) and a competitive total compensation package. In the Department of Emergency Management, Deputy Emergency Services Coordinators (DESCs) plan, develop, coordinate, and train stakeholder groups on a variety of emergency-related programs and projects. They ensure plan compliance with state and federal requirements, recommend emergency services policies and procedures, and staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on a rotating basis during an emergency activation. DESCs responsibilities also include: Designing, executing, and evaluating tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises Ensuring preparedness and coordinating incident activations Presenting to government, community, and neighborhood groups Representing the County at local, State, and Federal meetings, conferences, and workshops Advising and supporting member agencies of the Sonoma Operational Area Joint Powers Authority Maintaining, coordinating, and directing the functions of the Operational Area Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Please Note: On a rotating basis for departmental operations and during emergency activations, this position will serve as a Duty Officer for the department and in the EOC, which may require response activities outside of regular working hours (days, nights, weekends, and holidays) and conditions (scenes of emergencies, incident base camps, and other jurisdictions' EOCs). THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE WORKING LONGER THAN 8 HOURS PER DAY AND LONGER THAN A 5-DAY WORK WEEK DURING EMERGENCIES. What You Bring The ideal candidate will be passionate about the field of emergency management and will possess many of the following: Significant emergency management program experience, including experience in long/or largescale emergencies and/or disasters and developing and maintaining emergency plans Experience working with stakeholders/partner agencies to develop, coordinate, and/or maintain emergency management-related plans and programs, including: Alert and Warning systems, Functional Response Plans and Annexes (i.e. Mass Care and Shelter, Evacuation, Multi-Hazard), Hazard Mitigation, Operational Readiness, and Resource Management Emergency Management coursework, including: FEMA Professional Development Series Incident Command System 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 State of California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with government agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to easily relate to audiences of all levels and adjust to a variety of situations The ability to shift gears quickly, and work in a fast-paced environment Organizational and planning skills including attention to detail, follow-through, and flexibility Department of Emergency Management The Department of Emergency Management is committed to improving the preparedness and resilience of the community. The Department's purpose is to increase the County's capabilities to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from county-wide emergencies and disasters. In support of this mission, the Department of Emergency Management is responsible for developing and supporting emergency operation plans for the County, cities, and districts; developing and conducting training and educational outreach programs related to emergency preparedness to the community; and serving as the primary coordination point between County emergency management and Federal, State, and neighboring agencies. The Emergency Management Department also oversees the County's Emergency Operations Center. What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including: Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,250 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory. This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Deputy Emergency Services Coordinator position in the Department of Emergency Management. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE MANDATORY SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Typically, two years of administrative, operational or management experience in a large organization including planning and development of administrative or operational procedures/policies, program analysis in areas of emergency services, or closely related field. Education: Academic course work and training which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, academic course work and training in public administration, business administration, fire or police science would provide such opportunity. Desirable Qualification: Completion of the following courses: Standardized Emergency Management System position training, Exercise Design Course, Emergency Public Information Officer Workshop, and Federal Emergency Management Agency Professional Development Training Series. Experience or training gained as a member of a public safety agency such as fire services, law enforcement, emergency medical services, 911 dispatch, or military service. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Probationary Period: Individuals hired into this job class will serve one year probationary period.Knowledge of: Federal and state disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs; federal, state, and local regulations, practices and standards relating to emergency management; contemporary principles, practices, and theory of management techniques; and organization, functions, and activities of county government. Ability to: Identify potential hazards and recommend necessary preparedness and response actions to protect public safety and property; maintain effective working relationships; work effectively without close supervision and manage multiple projects concurrently; exercise judgement and initiative during stressful emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action; react quickly, efficiently, and calmly in an emergency situation; demonstrate tact and professional demeanor; communicate effectively orally and in writing at a level commensurate with successful job performance; maintain records and prepare reports and briefings; interpret a variety of codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to emergency management; use a wide variety of computer software applications and systems. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and willingness to work effectively under adverse physical and/or mental conditions as needed during emergency response to include: inclement weather, environments subject to sudden changes and/or extremes, noise, close/confined quarters, response equipment and stressful situations; travel for extensive periods at any time emergencies arise, including weekends and holidays; and work odd hours and long shifts. Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. 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