Public Educator Volunteer Coordinator (LTE)

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

The Public Education & Volunteer Coordinatoris an integral part of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) focusing on public education outreach and the management of OEM volunteers. The person in this position will be responsible for developing implementing maintaining and delivering emergency preparedness and life safety educational programs. Their goal is to reduce injury loss of life and property in the City of Bellevue related to emergencies or disasters.

• Manages OEMs outreach programs. These programs may include but are not limited to the following: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Course CERT Lite Course and the Disaster Response Network.
  • These programs require work outside normal business hours on a regular basis.
• Identifies trains selects and coordinates speakers trainers volunteers and resources to support implementation of outreach and volunteer programs.
• Develops prepares and delivers educational presentations to community members schools local businesses and city employees.
• Assists schools businesses and other community groups in designing and implementing disaster preparedness activities.
• Develops campaigns and prepares displays for community events and represents the city at these events to increase awareness of emergency preparedness.
• Develops and designs articles news releases flyers newsletters and other materials promoting personal and community preparedness; develops and maintains statistics to use in materials design to increase awareness.
• Works with other division staff in the development coordination and support of other emergency management program activities.
• Develops prepares and delivers professional training when supporting the Training and Exercise Coordinator ( command first response skills operations exercise design etc.).
• Supports development of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) processes procedures and technology.
• Liaises with City of Bellevue Public Information Officers (PIOs) and supports training of PIOs in EOC procedures and technology prior to an emergency.
• Acts as on-call staff which involves responding to calls received during non-business hours. Must have the ability to evaluate a situation and recommend a course of action including actions necessitating an EOC activation. This involves working non-traditional and extended hours which may continue for several days or weeks. The number of on-call days varies depending on the availability of other OEM staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Volunteer management experience.
• Facilitation skills in working with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of different learning styles and ability to adapt programs according to audience.
• Experience with a variety of different technologies (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint emergency management systems etc.)
• Familiarity with various types of audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to work in an environment where changing priorities are the norm and flexibility is a must.
• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of the functions of emergency management including mitigation preparedness response and recovery.
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Knowledge of other local hazards and potential disasters.
• Willingness to learn new things.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• At least one year of professional related experience in emergency management.
• At least one year of public education and outreach experience.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in communications education emergency management business administration public relations or related field. Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Completion of the Federal Emergency Management Professional Development Series (PDS) is preferred.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet but can vary.

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKING

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period. Remote work for this position is subject to the departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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