Senior Emergency Management Program Coordinator

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

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.

The more than 3800 sworn and professional staff along with more than 800 reserve personnel are committed to serving the needs of Orange County by embodying the Sheriffs Department core values:

• Integrity without Compromise
• Service Before Self
• Professionalism in the Performance of Duty
• Vigilance in Safeguarding ourcommunity

THE DIVISION

The Orange County Board of Supervisors has designated the Sheriff-Coroner Department as the lead agency in matters of emergency preparedness and disaster response for all types of emergencies such as earthquakes fires debris flows tsunamis civil disturbances energy crises nuclear power plant emergencies terrorism and acts of war. The Emergency Management Division (EMD) provides emergency management planning preparedness response recovery and mitigation services to the County of Orange Departments/Agencies and the Orange County Operational Area.

County Role of EMD For County agencies the EMD supports 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 unincorporated Orange County or issues where the County has legal authority or responsibility.

Operational Area Role of EMD The Operational Area (OA) consists of over 100 members encompassing all jurisdictions within Orange Countys geographic boundaries including the County cities special districts school districts public and private organizations and the general population within the boundaries of Orange County. For the OA jurisdictions the EMD supports the Operational Area Executive Board by developing and implementing cross-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary plans policies training and exercises.

In addition to its planning and coordination role the EMD leads innovative technology training and exercise programs that enhance Orange Countys disaster preparedness. The EMD offers training throughout the year to County staff city personnel and other public agencies. 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. The EMD also conducts exercises and EOC activation drills to train staff and to ensure the Countys ability to respond to a widespread emergency. The EMD devotes considerable time in preparation and planning for a possible radiological emergency. While the spent nuclear fuel at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is now stored in an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) the Division coordinates with San Diego County Camp Pendleton Dana Point San Clemente San Juan Capistrano Capistrano Unified School District the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Health Care Agency to maintain SONGS-specific emergency plans training and equipment. The EMD operates Monday through Friday during business hours but may staff the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) at any time in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency. Are you...

• Poised under pressure
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Positive flexible self-motivated and a hard worker
• An effective communicator both orally and written
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Able to quickly analyze and provide a response
• Interested in providing service to the community with a focus on quality

These positions are non-sworn positions within the Sheriffs Department that serve all County agencies and jurisdictions across all first responder disciplines. The emergency management spectrum of responsibilities provides an opportunity for individuals from diverse experience and education levels including but not limited to emergency management fire science criminal justice public or business administration communications journalism public information physical science political science humanities public health social ecology information technology and computer science.

General Duties:Under the general supervision of an Assistant Emergency Manager (Emergency Management Administrator) these non-supervisory positions develop and maintain disaster and emergency operations plans for the County and the Operational Area organization. The incumbent serves as technical advisor to the Emergency Manager the Orange County Emergency Executive Board Emergency Management Council Subcommittee and the County Board of Supervisors.

These positions available through this recruitment are focused on plan development specifically related to hazard mitigation alert & warning emergency public information health-related disaster planning disaster recovery disaster logistics distribution management planning oil spills drought and business continuity. Other areas of technical expertise to which the position may be assigned include but are not limited to earthquake flood hazardous materials nuclear material storage facility incidents terrorist acts Emergency Operations Center operations Standardized Emergency Management System mutual aid public information and other related issues. The incumbent will independently interpret and maintain up-to-date data and knowledge of federal state and local laws and regulations related to emergency management. This knowledge is critical to ensure the incumbent successfully updates procedures/plans to ensure compliance and enhance emergency preparedness across Orange County.

These positions may be responsible for or participate in disaster response activations training and exercises. As such they may serve in any position within the Emergency Operations Center and may prepare after-action reports required at the conclusion of exercises and actual emergencies. These positions may develop or conduct emergency management training and exercises as required.

These positions may also be involved in the development and maintenance of innovative emergency management specific technology programs including geographic information systems (GIS) crises management systems (WebEOC) and/or public mass notification/alert and warning systems.

May be required to travel to attend meetings and training.

Under general direction the candidate will provide leadership plan organize develop and coordinate a comprehensive disaster and emergency response program in accordance with Federal and State emergency management guidelines.

• Develops edits coordinates and updates disaster preparedness emergency operations and recovery plans for the County and the Operational Area Organization.
• Conducts thorough research and produces accurate in-depth reports and emergency plans based on factual historical and technical information.
• Organizes and maintains working groups representing multiple jurisdictions and disciplines as part of the emergency planning process.
• Coordinates the development submission implementation reporting and closeout of emergency plans grant applications and after-action reports.
• Develops and implements innovative technological solutions to better mitigate against respond to and recover from disasters.
• May serve as technical advisor to the County Emergency Manager the Orange County Emergency Executive Board Emergency Management Council Subcommittee and County Board of Supervisors.
• Attends participates in develops and conducts emergency management training and exercises as required.
• Prepares after-action reports required at the conclusion of exercises and actual emergencies.
• Interprets and maintains up-to-date data and knowledge of federal state and local laws and regulations related to emergency management.
• Organizes and participates in public education and awareness campaigns related to disaster preparedness and recovery.
• Updates assessments procedures and/or plans to ensure compliance with funding requirements which govern emergency management operations.
• Assists with the coordination and activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during actual disasters.
• Assists in maintaining operational readiness for the EOC in advance of disasters including recommending and implementing facility enhancements.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal/desirable candidate will have certification in Incident 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
• 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 land-based oil spills
  • Mass care and shelter
  • Recovery
  • Terrorism
  • Transportation accidents
  • Tsunami
  • Wildland fire
• 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
• Software development and management
• Federal or State grant administration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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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

Ability to:

• 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
• Respond to an active public safety emergency with calm timely and appropriate actions

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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 non-profit 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 full-time 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.

License Required

Possession of a valid California Vehicle License Class C or higher by date of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must not have been convicted of a felony and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes completing of 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 and credit problems employment history professional references and education verification (i.e. degree license or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential 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 and mental abilities that are customarily required to perform the essential job functions for 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 co-workers other County personnel high-level 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

Applications must emphasize all the areas in which you have expertise and accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position as applications will be screened to identify the most qualified candidates.

Human ResourcesMinimum Qualifications

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 Department. 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 (Weighted 100%)

Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidates rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. 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 procedures.

ELIGIBLE LIST

After all procedures have been completed the Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.

Veterans Employment Preference

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 clickhere to review the policy.

HOW TO APPLY

Only on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on-line 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 in which you have developed expertise.

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