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SalaryThe County is seeking to fill one current vacancy in the Office of Emergency Services (OES) located in the Fire Department. A successful candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for planning, problem-solving, teamwork, hands-on operations and keeping people safe. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to foster cooperation amongst disparate teams and groups. Flexibility and demonstrated skills in managing multiple tasks are also critical for success in this role. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The typical life of an eligible list is six months.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Emergency Services Specialist is a single-position classification utilized in the Office of Emergency Management located in the Fire Department. Reporting to the Emergency Services Coordinator, the incumbent functions as a staff position to the Fire Chief in the planning, implementation, oversight and evaluation of the County's Emergency Management Services.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Emergency Services Specialist is a single-position classification utilized in the Office of Emergency Management located in the Fire Department. Reporting to the Emergency Services Coordinator, the incumbent functions as a staff position to the Fire Chief in the planning, implementation, oversight and evaluation of the County's Emergency Management Services.
DUTY SAMPLE
Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
- Assists the Emergency Services Coordinator in the planning, implementation, oversight and evaluation of the operations of the County's Emergency Management Services, including maintenance and community outreach associated with Everbridge or other mass communication systems.
- Serves as a staff position to the Coordinator and the Department Head in the planning, implementation, oversight and evaluation of the County's emergency response plan and all applicable annexes.
- Assists in strategic planning, coordination and evaluation of activities to ensure local preparedness, interagency collaboration, and effective response to disaster relief, bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and all other natural and manmade threats or emergencies.
- Assists in the Operational Area Emergency Operations Center to support and assist the Emergency Operations Center Coordinator/Emergency Services Coordinator.
- Provides support to the Kings Operational Area Committee (Kings Disaster Council) and Kings County Advisory Committee on general emergency responses and all hazard emergencies.
- Develops and maintains a database of Kings Operational Area partners, local businesses, school districts, private non-profits, allied agencies, etc.
- Establishes and maintains community partnerships.
- Assists in the development and oversight of communications and coordinated response plan between the Department, other County Departments, other local public agencies, local hospitals and other health care organizations, law enforcement, and State and Federal agencies and authorities.
- Assists in the development, implementation and oversight of the delivery of appropriate education and training to key partners and the public.
- Assists in providing training to local agencies and community partners, including providing logistical support for hosted/sponsored training events, venue selection and reservation, maintenance of class rosters, issuance of certification and collaboration with training consultants.
- Assists in the Department's general emergency response plans, programs and services.
- Implement and maintain a reliable resource management system for grant funded equipment, including all tracking and record keeping of materials, equipment, supplies, etc.
- Prepares grants, budgets and assists in financial oversight of funded programs and services.
- Prepares and submits mandatory and requested reports to funding agencies.
- Reviews legislation affecting emergency response operations.
- Ensures that departmental policies and procedures for compliance adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
- Develops or revises policies and procedures for approval by department management.
- Writes complex reports, proposals, grants and other documents related to emergency response activities.
- May serve as back up to OES/clerical staff by answering telephones/greeting members of the public using or seeking information about County or department services.
- Performs related duties as assigned and required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions.Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Education: Possession of a Associate's degree from an accredited two year college or university in emergency management, business management, business administration, public administration, communications, public safety, or a related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Experience: One year of administrative or program coordination experience in a public or private agency OR one year of experience in the administration of public health programs or fire/Emergency Services.
License: Possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Special Requirements: Ability to work travel within and outside the County to attend meetings and conferences. Ability to work a flexible work schedule as required.
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SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
