DES Coordinator

Cascade County; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with Benefits

Job summary

The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Disaster & Emergency Services (DES) Coordinator to administer, plan and coordinate the DES Division and EMS/QRU activities. The role supervises emergency preparedness, maintains records, drafts agreements and coordinates with multiple agencies for effective response.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 2 years of emergency management experience, and FEMA ICS training; a Montana driver’s license or ability to obtain one

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or closely related field.
• Two years of experience managing emergency response and disaster preparedness programs.
• Completion of FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 (ICS 300/400 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Administers, plans and coordinates the Cascade County DES Division and EMS/QRU units.
• Supervises emergency preparedness and response functions and serves as County Fire Warden.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or closely related field

Job description

Applications available at the Cascade County Human Resources Dept., www.cascadecountymt.gov or Job Service.

Position:DES Coordinator

Salary: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour DOE

Schedule: Full-time with Benefits

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Department: Cascade County Sheriff’s Office

Dept Administrator: Sheriff Slaughter

Education/Experience/Training:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or closely related field and two (2) years of experience managing emergency response and disaster preparedness programs.
• Orany equivalent combination of experience and training totaling six (6) years.
• Completion of FEMA IC S 100, 200, 700, and 800 (ICS 300/400 preferred).

Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Montanaorbe able to obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire.

Sheriff’s Office Employment Statement:

Any individual with a felony conviction, a domestic violence conviction or outstanding warrants is ineligible for consideration for employment by the CCSO.

JOB SUMMARY

The Disaster & Emergency Services (DES) Coordinator (Coordinator) at the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) administers, plans and coordinates the activities of the Cascade County (County) DES Division and the County Emergency Medical Services/Quick Response Units, supervises and directs emergency preparedness and response functions for the County and serves as County Fire Warden. The Coordinator is exposed to sensitive and confidential information and must adhere to and comply with standards of confidentiality, must maintain continual contact with the public and engage in critical and frequent coordination of activities with other personnel and agencies. The Coordinator plans and supports emergency operations, maintains records and prepares reports, drafts cooperative agreements, evaluates, coordinates and communicates orally and in writing, reviews written materials, understands and applies regulations, coordinates natural and man-caused emergency activities with all federal, state, county and city agencies concerned and operates computers and two-way radios. The Coordinator performs other duties as required or assigned by the CCSO.