Emergency Planning Coordinator - San Jose, United States - The County of Santa Clara

The County of Santa Clara

Verified Company

San Jose, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Salary
- $103, $126,253.92 Annually
Location

San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
24B10-A
Department
County Executive
Division
Office of Emergency Management
Opening Date
04/15/2024
Closing Date
4/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
92
Description:
Under direction, to assist in planning, organizing, coordinating, and maintaining emergency management operations and disaster preparedness for Santa Clara County

COVID-19 Risk Level:
Intermediate Risk

Typical Tasks:

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Assists in coordinating programs to integrate various existing emergency preparedness and operation plans and procedures with other government agencies, communitybased organizations, volunteers, public service agencies, and private and nonprofit sectorresource agencies, and ensures that such plans are in compliance with government requirements;
Assists all levels of government, school districts, public utilities, communitybased organizations, volunteers, public service agencies, and private and nonprofit sectorresource agencies in disaster response administration; conducts operational drills designed to practice concepts;
Evaluates and assists in the development and maintenance of comprehensive emergency plans in accordance with Federal and State emergency management guidelines;
Researches and provides reference information related to technical studies in disaster planning;
Performs emergency management tasks requiring action from all levels of government, school districts, public utilities, communitybased organizations, volunteers, public service agencies, and private and nonprofit sectorresource agencies during major disasters and emergencies;
Administers, coordinates, and presents Disaster Service Worker (DSW) training for County employees and emergency preparedness training for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff and the community;
Leads or supports drills and exercises that validate the effectiveness and operational readiness of DSWs, EOC staff, and emergency support teams, such as Functional Access Support Teams (FAST);
Maintains administrative records, supplies, and inventory control, and tests disaster equipment;
Assists in the preparation and evaluation of emergency drills, functional tests, and scenario discussions and simulation exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency plans and communication systems;
Assists in determining whether proposed mitigation measures are consistent with Federal, State, and County disaster preparedness information requirements and may advise contract cities of local obligations or opportunities;
Assists in leading or supporting the development, administration, and coordination of programs that support the department's daytoday operations and/or strengthen the County's or residents' ability to respond to emergencies;
Safeguards and ensures accurate administrative records and inventory control of disaster equipment, including, but not limited to, emergency communications equipment and emergency shelter supplies;
Prepares or assists in the preparation of internal memoranda and external agreements in support of emergency preparedness plans and operations;
Will be assigned to the Emergency Operations Center, when activated;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards:

Training and Experience Note:

The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to 60 semester units (90 quarter units) of college, with at least 20 semester units (30 quarter units) of coursework in Emergency/Disaster Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.

Relevant analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory, or management experience that includes interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data and formulating recommendations, and report writing can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis;

and

Two (2) years of full-time experience performing analytical or administrative duties in emergency management planning, training, and/or operating.

Federal or State sponsored coursework in Emergency Preparedness is desired.

Any of the following Professional International, Federal, or State certifications or credentials are desirable: International Association of Emergency Managers Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate in Emergency Management (AEM) designations; FEMA Professional Development Series Certificate, FEMA Advanced Professional Development Series Completion; Emergency Management Institute (EMI) National Emergen