Community Resilience Coordinator
Salinas, CA - USA
Job Summary
- Position Description
- Final Filing Deadline: Sunday July 19 2026Exam #26/14H24/07LC
The County of Monterey is a diverse community set in a picturesque coastal location and offers tourists and residents alike the comfort of a moderate Mediterranean climate miles of beautiful beaches spectacular mountain ranges groves of redwoods low-rolling foothills and scenic valleys. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast Laguna Seca Raceway 17-Mile Drive Monterey Bay Aquarium Cannery Row the Steinbeck Center the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach possibly the worlds most famous golf course its easy to see why over 450000 residents choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County of Monterey their destination of choice.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spousessection located towards the end of this job flier.
Department Summary
The County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management (DEM) serves as the Operational Area Authority under the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). DEM is responsible for coordinating all phases of emergency management across Monterey County jurisdictions and partner agencies.The department provides leadership in incident coordination situational awareness resource management and emergency operations ensuring an integrated and effective countywide response to disasters and large-scale emergencies. DEM also administers planning and training programs public warning and information systems and interagency collaboration to enhance community resilience and disaster readiness.
Join our team of dedicated emergency management and administrative professionals who are committed to excellence innovation and public service. We are a high-performing community-focused organization that values collaboration critical thinking and creative problem-solving to build a safer more resilient Monterey County.
Position Summary
The limited-term Community Resilience Coordinator will be responsible for developing coordinating and implementing disaster preparedness education programs to support County emergency management objectives; conducting outreach and engagement activities with community-based organizations schools faith-based organizations businesses neighborhood groups and the public to strengthen disaster readiness and whole community resilience; coordinating community preparedness initiatives with volunteer groups such as Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and other volunteer disaster service programs; developing brochures and pamphlets regarding community education on disaster preparedness best practices; developing and delivering training workshops presentations exercises and educational materials related to disaster preparedness and other related job duties.The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or temporary basis.
- Examples of Duties
- Assess need for education and training.
- Develop curriculum for an educational or training program to meet needs.
- Research educational and training materials.
- Develop program guidelines and procedures to achieve program objectives.
- Coordinate and/or prepare and deliver presentations.
- Conduct outreach to community organizations such as schools services organizations festivals and special events.
- Develop brochures and pamphlets regarding the program assignment and volunteer opportunities.
- Develop written materials forms and correspondence as needed.
- Develop recruitment programs to attract volunteers and interview and select participants.
- Train supervise schedule work and oversee the activities of volunteers.
- Analyze and report on the effectiveness of education training and volunteer programs.
- Develop and implement a volunteer recognition/retention program.
The Successful Candidate
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills abilities:
Working Knowledge of:- Community civic and social organizations and sources of volunteer workers
- Development of program guidelines and procedures to achieve program objectives
- Research analysis and development of reports
- Program area
- Written and interpersonal communications
- Excellent customer service
- Creation of imaginative and educational promotional materials
- Gather analyze and report statistical data
- Computer software such as word processing
- Development and maintenance of web page
- Examples of Experience/Education/Training
- Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience:
Experience in coordinating training or educating; experience as a participant in a volunteer program which included responsibility for development implementation and maintenance of the program; experience supervising staff or volunteers; education or training in teaching or curriculum development; experience performing complex activities in the program area or other combinations of experience which demonstrate the above knowledge and skills. - Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority; and have/maintain a satisfactory driving record by the time of hire.
- Be available to report after work hours work irregular or protracted hours shifts nights weekends and holidays during times of emergency and/or disaster situations periods of extended duration and for on call duty as scheduled.
- Prospective incumbent needs to pass a background check which includes fingerprinting.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view theJ Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES:
As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at Filing Deadline: Sunday July:59 PM (PST)
OR
Hard copy applicationsmay be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
County of Monterey
Attn: Laura Carucci Senior Human Resources Analyst
168 W. Alisal Street 3rd Floor Salinas CA 93901
The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. Acomplete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e. surviving spouses of veterans spouses of totally disabled veterans and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View theVeterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference ApplicationTo apply for veterans preference points veterans or eligible military spouses mustcomplete and emaila Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Laura Carucci Senior Human Resources Analyst at or.
Required Experience:
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