Emergency Management Lead & Incident Command Expert

County of Hawai`i; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Hawai'i in Hilo seeks a Staff Specialist and Advisor for emergency management. You will fill Incident Command System positions during activations, develop and maintain plans, and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies.

The role requires after-hours commitment, 24/7 readiness for activations, and training officials and volunteers on preparedness and mission-area expertise. A bachelor's degree is required and the position is permanent full-time with Civil Defense Agency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs as staff specialist and advisor for emergency management mission areas and participates in incident command positions during activations.
• Develops, implements, and maintains agency plans and procedures to meet local needs and laws.
• Plans and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
• During Emergency Operations Center activations, serves in assigned ICS positions.
• Keeps abreast of laws, policies, and procedures to keep emergency plans current.
• Represents the agency on committees involved in emergency management activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

County of Hawai'i in Hilo seeks a Staff Specialist and Advisor for emergency management. You will fill Incident Command System positions during activations, develop and maintain plans, and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies.

The role requires after-hours commitment, 24/7 readiness for activations, and training officials and volunteers on preparedness and mission-area expertise. A bachelor's degree is required and the position is permanent full-time with Civil Defense Agency.