Emergency Management Program Coordinator

Renton, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 46 - 58

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS ROLE IS CONSIDERED A FIRST RESPONDER AND MUST PHYSICALLY REPORT TO WORKSITE.

King Countys Office of Emergency Managementis looking for an Emergency Management Program Professional to join our team. Position isresponsible for working on regional preparedness and emergency operations projects focused on comprehensive emergency management planning involving inter-agency inter-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary coordination in King County.

Be a key player in the planning and development for present and future services. This role involves daily interaction with senior-level management elected officials and multiple intergovernmental partners. Requires a self-starter who is interpersonally and politically savvy can work on multiple projects and is a great problem solver.

Job Duties

Scope of Job Duties:To be considered for this opportunity you must demonstrate the knowledge skill and ability to:

Coordinate components of emergency management programs focused on strategic operational and tactical response planning which may include complex components of hazard and threat identification risk assessment emergency planning capability development training and exercises event planning and grant and contract management.
Deliver training for comprehensive emergency management plan concepts; facilitate emergency support function groups and coordinate with regional partners.
Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operational readiness activities including writing procedures and coordinating maintenance of equipment training and exercises.
Develop plan and facilitate workshops for stakeholders and legislative/executive mandated committees.
Analyze and assist with developing recommendations for process improvement reducing waste and promoting value-added activities during day-to-day operations and during EOC activations.
Promote support and facilitate regional coordination communication and collaboration to unify and/or connect region-wide emergency management practices.
Act as a Duty Officer.

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

Have a background and knowledge of current emergency management laws regulations principles and practices and Federal grant programs; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the skill and ability to perform the job duties;
Have knowledge of and experience with of current principles and practices in planning program management and project management;
Can research analyze and synthesize capabilities and risk undertake gap analyses and prepare reports and presentations.
Have a track record of developing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of constituents and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Can be flexible and adapt as required while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Is comfortable and proficient with the use of office productivity tools in daily work (The County uses Microsoft Office and other online collaboration tools).

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
This is an exciting opportunity open to all applicants. A King County Application(paper or electronic) isrequired.We highly encourage you to include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials.

This position is represented by PROTEC17 - Emergency Management. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please contact Brittney Marzest at

NECESSARY SPECIAL INFORMATION - Successful candidates for this position must be able to:

Obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License;
Pass a thorough background check/investigation;
Serve in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in an operational capacity or at other locations as may be assigned during exercises emergencies or disasters;
Be willing to work extended hours nights and weekends with minimal notice and carrying a cell phone and radio 24 hours a day seven days a week;
Serve as a First Responder during any emergency.

This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 6 months including additional Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Career Service (CS) positions.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.

Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Required Experience:

SummaryTHIS ROLE IS CONSIDERED A FIRST RESPONDER AND MUST PHYSICALLY REPORT TO WORKSITE.King Countys Office of Emergency Managementis looking for an Emergency Management Program Professional to join our team. Position isresponsible for working on regional preparedness and emergency operations projec...