Sr. Emergency Management Program Coordinator
Sr. Emergency Management Program Coordinator
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15-05-2025
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$ 91020 - 122616
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
15-05-2025
Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
- Senior Emergency Management Program CoordinatorIn addition to performancebased merit increases this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:Effective June.00% increaseSalary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLICRECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATIONThis recruitment is being conducted to establish an Open Eligible List to fill current and future vacancies in this class until the next recruitment. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lowerlevel classifications throughout the County of Orange.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Orange County Sheriffs Department is among the largest in the nation providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative dedicated and innovative approach to public safety. Our nearly 4000 sworn and professional staff are committed to serving the needs of Orange County through 6 organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions. Together these Commands and Divisions provide services including land air and seabased patrol custody operations investigative services emergency management coroner services forensics and specialty operations among an extensive list of other public safety services.
THE DIVISION
The Southwest Operations Division provides professional and caring law enforcement services to more than 305000 residents within our division. The seven contract cities of Aliso Viejo Dana Point Laguna Hills Laguna Niguel Laguna Woods San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano are all within the Southwest Operations area of responsibility. The geographic area of responsibility for the Southwest Operations Division covers over 72.6 square miles and encompasses portions of the southwest region of Orange County. The western portion of the patrol area is formed by the Pacific Ocean with 18 miles of coastline. Deputy Sheriffs in this division are assigned to patrol motors investigations traffic enforcement the Directed Enforcement Teams (DET) School Resource Officer (SRO) program the Major Accident Reconstruction Team (MART) the Behavioral Health Bureau supervision management and other essential support functions. The Southwest Operations Division also provides Live Scan fingerprint services to the community. The Division averages over 1400 entries annually which are used for employment applications as well as the Department of Justice narcotic and sex offender registration.THE OPPORTUNITY
Under general direction the Senior Emergency Manager Program Coordinator (SEMPC) will support the Contracted City Captain City Management and the Countys Emergency Management Council in coordinating policies plans procedures technology training and exercises to mitigate against prepare for respond to and recover from disasters impacting the Contract City or issues where the City has legal authority or responsibility. The SEMPC will coordinate closely with the Emergency Management Division (EMD) in addressing issues impacting County areas or shared jurisdiction when necessary.
In addition to its planning and coordination role the SEMPC leads training and exercise programs that enhances disaster preparedness. The position in coordination with the EMD offers training throughout the year to City and County staff stakeholders and community groups. The classes include EOC Orientation SEMS (State Mandated Standardized Emergency Management System) Planning and Situation Analysis and Support Pool functions such as Hotline Documentation Messenger and Plotter. This position also conducts exercises and EOC activation drills to train staff and to ensure the Citys ability to respond to a widespread emergency.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have certification inIncident Command Systems trainingand 800 and have experience in the following:- Whole community planning response and recovery
- Risk assessments risk mitigation planning and implementation
- Strategic planning
- Managing complex projects
- Law Enforcement Field Response
- Working with multidisciplinary teams
- Managing Command Posts
- Emergency Operations Plan development including but not limited to
- Disabilities Access and Functional Needs
- Distribution management systems
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Evacuations
- Flood and dam/reservoir failure
- Logistics
- Marine and landbased oil spills
- Mass care and shelter
- Recovery
- Terrorism
- Transportation accidents
- Tsunami
- Wild land fire
- SWAT Activations
- Protests
- Critical Responses
- Operational Plans
- Incident and Event Action Plans
- Emergency Operations Center activations
- Emergency alert and warning
- Public private partnerships
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
- Training program development implementation and monitoring
- Public information and education
- Town Halls
- Social Media
- PIO
- Community Engagement Crime Prevention
- Software development and management
- Federal or State grant administration
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Thorough Knowledge of:- Common forms of local government and the interrelationships responsibilities goals and functions of local state and federal government relating to emergency management
- Principles of planning developing and organizing public services
- Federal and state rules regulations directives policies and plans for civil defense emergency management grant management and financial assistance
- Principles and techniques used in emergency radio communications
- Methods and techniques in disaster preparedness training
- Project and program management methods
- General office methods and procedures
General Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of leading productive meetings and groups
- Principles and practices of supervision
- Principles and practices of project management
- Principles of budgeting and fiscal analysis
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in presenting plans and needs to representatives of agencies within the County emergency organization the Operational Area and the public to gain their support and cooperation
- Plan organize develop and coordinate civil defense and emergency management programs with government agencies
- Analyze and evaluate County and contract city civil defense disaster and emergency management requirements
- Develop and present formal training programs in such topic areas as radiological monitoring emergency management and civil defenserelated subjects
- Develop and maintain positive cooperative working relationships with a variety of city special district county state federal and volunteer staff
- Develop a project schedule and manage completion of a project
- Develop and employ technical solutions to resolve complex multiagency issues
- Lead groups in which either there is no supervisory responsibility or where direct supervision is not required
- Respond to an active public safety emergency with calm timely and appropriate actions
- Train volunteers and staff in assigned duties
One year of experience as an Emergency Management Program Coordinator with the County of Orange or other emergency response organization including cities school districts special districts and/or nonprofit response organizations.
Or
Two years experience in developing plans procedures and training programs for a local State or federal government emergency management program.
Education that is related to the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for up to one year of experience at the rate of three college semester units for one month of experience; or one year of fulltime training that is related to the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for up to one year of experience; or a combination of education and training may be substituted for up to one year of experience.
Preference is given to a Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university with college coursework in Emergency Management Emergency Services Disaster Preparedness; Public or Business Administration; Communications Journalism Public Information; Physical Science Political Science Humanities Public Health Social Ecology; Information Technology Computer Science. Training in Hazardous Materials Planning; Homeland Security; Radiological Monitoring; Civil Defense Business Continuity Continuity of Operations.
License/Certification:
Possession of or ability to obtain before date of appointment a valid California Driver License Class C or higher.
Possession of credentialing through California Office of Emergency Services International Association of Emergency Managers or completion of the Federal Emergency Management Agencys Professional Development Series Certificate is preferred.
Depending upon assignment may be required to obtain and maintain a Secret or higherlevel security clearance.
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SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must NOT have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County SheriffCoroner.
The background screening includes completing a Personal History Form interview with a background investigator fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions traffic violations drug use credit problems employment history professional references and education verification (i.e.. degree license or official transcripts). Foreign degrees require an evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
PHYSICAL MENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical mental environmental and working condition abilities which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Recruiter for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Prolonged sitting at a workstation with computer screen(s) primarily using keyboard and mouse also frequent standing. On occasion may be required to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds by hand or using dolly or hand truck. Ability to hear well enough to communicate over the phone and in person to individuals and groups especially during emergency drills and exercises. Speak well enough to communicate effectively with large groups of people. Possess sufficient vision to read standard text and a computer monitor.
Ability to independently reason and analyze data and to reach objective conclusions; work under demanding or difficult conditions deadlines and competing priorities; ability to direct control and plan and influence people especially during emergency or field disaster; may interact extensively with coworkers other County personnel highlevel State or Federal employees or the public.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Work is mainly in an office environment on a daily basis; but may be deployed to the field during activation of emergency operations and field disaster and be subject to working outdoors in fluctuating weather conditions varying terrain and/or uneven surfaces or in situations where access to normal services and facilities are unavailable.
May be required to drive County vehicle.
May be required to work overtime on an unplanned basis; may work a variety of shifts during activations.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the County. After the initial screening the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Structured Oral Interview Oral Exam (Weighted 100%):
A panel of job knowledge experts will interview and evaluate each candidates responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. This is a competitive process; therefore candidate responses to the structured questions should be thorough detailed and complete. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.ELIGIBLE LIST
After all procedures have been completed Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.Please click hereto review the policy.
HOW TO APPLY
Only online applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of online applications. Application information must be current succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin including areas which you have developed expertise. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment contact Lidia Verduzco at (714)or email at.
Please click here for tips to complete your application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in your application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
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