Emergency Management Coordinator

CRESA is hiring an Emergency Management Coordinator specializing in Training and Exercise to join our dynamic Emergency Management Division. Apply by May 14th, 2024!

The Emergency Management Coordinator participates on a team that implements an all hazard, comprehensive emergency management program for Clark County, Washington. This position facilitates response to emergencies arising from any human-caused or natural disaster; provides training and public education; responsible for supporting disaster preparedness efforts (e.g., planning, exercising, training, equipping) of partner agencies and jurisdictions; work with various boards and committees; and serve as a liaison with local, state, regional and federal agencies. This position also serves as the on duty emergency services duty officer on call with a rotating schedule with other coordinators.

Program Specifics - Some of the specific projects, roles and responsibilities of the Training and Exercise Program Coordinator are:

• Design, manage, and implement full-scale, functional, tabletop or workshop regional disaster exercises
• Schedules, coordinates, and conducts preparedness and response training classes, workshops, seminars, conferences and meetings.
• Serves as a central source of information for training and exercises drills and maintains up-to-date knowledge and understanding of FEMA Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Serves as the County liaison to state and regional partners for exercise and training activities.
• Develops, coordinates, conducts, and evaluates County-wide training and exercise programs as they relate to all phases of emergency management.
• Develops and maintains the County's multi-year training and exercise plan and customizes HSEEP exercise and design concepts in coordination with partners on multi-jurisdictional exercises.

Essential Job Functions - Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Note: Not all incumbents will perform all tasks and duties listed below. Specific job assignments and tasks will be tailored to the incumbent based on areas of program emphasis.

• Maintains a functioning 24-hour emergency operations center.
• Reviews, changes and/or develops current and new plans and procedures as needed.
• Organizes disaster drills and exercises. Reviews results and makes improvements.
• Conducts training and public information presentations for partner agency employees and general population.
• Serves as municipal representative for various local, state and regional emergency management meetings.
• Assists partner agency departments with emergency and disaster plans and procedures.
• Keeps up to date with emergency management issues and provides information to Cities, Counties and Regional departments as required.
• Design, manage, and implement full-scale, functional, tabletop or workshop regional disaster exercises
• Work with regional partners within emergency response entities, health care facilities, businesses, utilities, schools, community organizations and other critical facilities and infrastructures in emergency planning and preparedness initiatives
• Interact regularly with involved jurisdictions, committees, councils, and volunteers in the ongoing planning and participation of regional emergency preparedness events and activities

• Prepare project reports

• Serve on the regional councils, discipline-based work groups and other support functions

• Develop program reports, proposals and correspondence for distribution to the regional partners, CRESA Administrative Board, management team, user agencies, and other interested stakeholders
• Represent the region or agency at regional meetings as requested; serve on various committees; provide information and assistance to other departments, outside agencies, and the public on assigned functions

• Plan, coordinate and/or speak at public engagements, training and/or educational events
• Serve on-call as Emergency Services Duty officer
• Staff and oversee Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities during activations; maintain the Emergency Operations Center equipment, processes and procedures

• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Qualifications -Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability required to successfully perform the job will be considered.

• At least one year of emergency preparedness experience.
• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing emergency management.
• Knowledge of emergency and/or disaster planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Skill in managing and coordinating disaster recovery operations.
• Excellent communication skill both verbal and written.
• Skill in the use of a computer and related software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze information under emergency operating conditions and directing the course of action to be taken.

Please read the full job description for all the details including essential functions & minimum qualification.

Background Investigation- (Pass/Fail) - Requires detailed Personal History form and comprehensive background investigation with elements including but not limited to candidate's employment history, education, job and personal references, criminal history, driving record check, etc.

1. Felony convictions are disqualifying