The JobThe
Office of Emergency Services (County OES) is recruiting for an
Emergency Management Officer* to assist with coordinating programs across the full spectrum of emergency management activities, including preparedness, planning, response, recovery, and mitigation.
The Emergency Management Officer* will analyze and resolve problems, assist in developing emergency plans, and help facilitate special interest and volunteer programs and projects. The position also supports the coordination of grant-funded projects, including tracking and auditing. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of programs in alignment with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
The
Office of Emergency Services (County OES) works with all County departments and it's 24 cities, and many non-government organizations. In the event of an emergency, the OES manages the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coordinates the County's disaster response with local, state, and federal governments. The Director of Emergency Services oversees the day-to-day administration of the County's disaster preparedness and response program and development of the County's Emergency Operations Plan. One of the primary functions is to ensure that the EOC is in a constant state of readiness.
Operations is organized into three divisions. In addition to their primary responsibilities within one of these divisions, all Emergency Management Officer's* will participate in Duty Officer rotations and support staffing for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Recovery efforts.
- Planning, Training, and Exercise
- Writes and/or maintains the plans for the Department to include but not limited to Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), Last Mile, Supply Chain, etc.
- Works with Departments to develop and maintain the Department Emergency Operations Plans (DEOP) and train their Department Emergency Coordinators (DEC)
- Develop and assess the training needs of the Operational Area (OA) and schedule the trainings to meet these needs
- Liaison to Stakeholders
- Community Prepares and Engagement
- Educates the community on personal preparedness efforts through Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), LISTOS, Block Parties, etc.
- Volunteer management for CERT and Emergency Communications
- Liaison to Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
- Manage the Disaster Service Worker program
- Participates in multiple tabling events throughout the operational area
- Operational Area (OA) Readiness
- Develop and maintain the SBReady app
- Develop Emergency Support Functions (ESF)
- Ensure readiness of the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and those that respond to it
- Develop and maintain the Rapid Deployment program
- Manage programs that ensure OA readiness
- Warehouse, facilities and logistics support
- Support Alert and Warning
- Liaison to Stakeholders
*Official title: Emergency Services Officer. For more detailed information, refer to the Emergency Services Officer job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1) Will provide 24 hour "on call" duty officer coverage on a rotation assignment basis, which includes some weekends and holidays.
2) Must pass a background check and physical medical exam prior to appointment.
3) Travel within and outside the County may be required. A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
4) Specialized certifications may be required, depending on assignment.
5) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum RequirementsCandidates must meet one of the Experience Options AND the required Education (or relevant substitution) listed to qualify. Education :
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent completed college coursework).
Note : Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework unless the candidates possess a degree . Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Degree Equivalency Evaluation : Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Experience :
Option 1 : One (1) year of experience in an emergency management environment, with the responsibilities of an emergency services officer or coordinator for a public or private enterprise (such as federal, state, county, or city emergency services, or medical or large employer with a dedicated emergency management department) performing duties related to emergency management, preparedness, and/or recovery programs.
Option 2 : One (1) year of experience in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)/Incident Command System (ICS) position for at least two Level II (multi-agency) activations that extended over multi-operational periods coordinating and directing emergency management or response efforts.
N ote : Ensure the work experience section of your application clearly details qualifying experience, including your specific responsibilities, in order to be considered.
Substitution for Bachelor's degree :
Option 1 : Community College Certificate in Emergency Management or Associate's degree (or equivalent complete college coursework) in a related field
AND one (1) year of additional qualifying experience.
Option 2 : Two (2) years of
additional qualifying experience.
Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess:
- One (1) year of recent emergency operations center responder experience.
- State/Federal cost recovery knowledge.
- Lead experience managing complex programs, coordinating logistics, tracking equipment and inventory, and fostering cooperation within diverse stakeholders.
- Experience maintaining the EOC floor readiness including software, and position books.
Selection ProcessThere will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .
For more important details,
review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Specialized Fire Services MOUSan Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.