Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

We are accepting and reviewing applications for this Open and Continuous recruitment on an ongoing basis.

You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. This recruitment can close at any time.

• Plans organizes directs and evaluates the Districts and Citys Emergency Management Programs. Works to ensure continuity of District and City operations during emergency and or disaster conditions by conducting community vulnerability and risk/hazard assessments; responsible for the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the Districts and Citys Emergency Operations Plans and related plans and procedures. Creates reviews and edits plans and procedures and evaluates existing programs as needed. Ensures EMP or EOP plans conform with Federal State and local requirements.
• Designs plans and organizes disaster drills and exercises; develops and delivers training on emergency management topics as needed. Analyzes and evaluates drills exercises training performance and preparedness and makes adjustments as needed.
• Facilitates and supports emergency and disaster operations provided in an emergency operations center format. Participates in development and maintenance of an Emergency Operations Center that is available secure and ready for use by ensuring it is appropriately stocked equipped and maintained; schedules regular testing procedures to ensure operation efficiency.
• Develops relationships and acts as a liaison with other local regional state and federal governmental agencies non-governmental agencies and businesses to ensure coordinated emergency/disaster response. Consults with agencies and businesses to determine needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
• Remains current on regulations activities and best practices affecting assigned duties; researches evolving practices and makes recommendations concerning policies and procedures.
• Provides oversight and support of the Districts Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and other volunteer groups as appropriate.
• Maintains and updates CERT database and record keeping systems.
• Conducts data collection and tracking of performance measures related to CERT activities.
• Responds in a timely manner to requests from community members regarding outreach programs and training.
• Prepares documentation for grant reimbursement related to emergency management and CERT activities programs and resource needs.
• Conducts CERT and personal preparedness training activities.
• Assists plans and attends CERT program meetings with CERT leaders on topics related to emergency preparedness.
• Coordinates and teaches CERT classes on an ongoing basis; develops lesson plans for training.
• Updates and reviews curricula for community classes.
• Researches methods to increase community outreach and develop volunteer instructors training program.
• Attends community meetings and/or outreach events including fairs festivals and other department activities related to departmental programs and promotion of community emergency preparedness.

In general the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will require the following skills knowledge and attributes to be successful in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Practices and techniques of emergency preparedness.
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation management and operations under ICS/SEMS/NIMS frameworks.
• CPR and basic first aid.
• Business English including spelling grammar letter writing and standard formats for reports and correspondence.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Development of training programs and lesson plans.
• Standard office administrative practices and procedures including filing and the use of standard office equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work including word processing basic spreadsheet and other office administrative applications.

Ability to:

• Perform varied administrative and clerical work in an independent manner with an emphasis on attention to detail and quality.
• Coordinate organize and implement program activities.
• Prepare and distribute public information.
• Ability to serve in an on-call capacity for activations and significant incidents.
• Assign direct and review the work of others.
• Supervise train and evaluate volunteer instructors while maintaining a high level of interest and morale.
• Prepare course outlines lesson plans and other educational materials.
• Effectively deliver education programs to groups of varying sizes and age ranges.
• Comprehend and interpret federal state and regional protocols and regulations for development of compliant community-based emergency preparedness programs.
• Create proofread and/or edit materials for accuracy completeness compliance with District policies format and English usage including grammar punctuation and spelling.
• Maintain accurate and complete files.
• Initiate and organize work coordinate projects set priorities meet critical deadlines and complete assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing with co-workers officials public organizations schools the media and the general public to exchange or convey information.
• Possess techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic cultural and ethnic backgrounds in-person and over the telephone.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Prepare clear concise accurate and effective reports correspondence informational packets and other written materials.
• Possess superior organizational project management problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Maintain composure and function effectively in potentially challenging circumstances.

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The Districts service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles serving the communities of Alamo Blackhawk Danville Diablo San Ramon the southern boundary of Morgan Territory and the Tassajara Valley. The communities are primarily residential commercial office park and controlled manufacturing along with wildland areas protected by nine stations and one volunteer staffed station with 185 employees and 56 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years experience in emergency management emergency preparedness public safety or a closely related field with at least one of those years involving direct Emergency Operations Center (EOC) responsibility and experience.

Education: Graduation from High School or G.E.D. is required.

Living Boundary: Employees in this position must reside within the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda Contra Costa Marin Napa San Francisco San Mateo Santa Clara Solano and Sonoma counties) at the time of appointment and throughout their employment. Exceptions to this residency requirement must be approved by the Fire Chief.

License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License. Maintenance of a valid California drivers license is required as a condition of employment.

Certification (required at time of appointment):

• FEMA ICSand 800
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

• FEMA ICS 300 and 400
• FEMA G-775 EOC Management and Operations.
• SEMS Introductory Course California requires this under Government Code Section 8607.
• CERT Train-the-Trainer certification.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at:
The District will review application material and select the most qualified candidates to participate in the recruitment process which includes a panel interview.

Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo a background investigation psychological evaluation medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process please contact the Human Resources Division.

The Human Resources Division can be reached at or via email at

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit qualifications and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) sex (including gender gender identity gender expression transgender pregnancy and breastfeeding) religious creed (including religious dress and grooming) color national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition marital status registered domestic partner status military or veteran status sexual orientation (including heterosexuality homosexuality and bisexuality) age (40 and over) genetic characteristics and information reproductive health decision-making or any other basis prohibited by law.