Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Cumberland County Government Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Government Maine is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Emergency Management Agency to plan, organize, and coordinate county-wide disaster preparedness efforts. The role is 40 hours weekly with full benefits and a pay range of $24.05 to $29.32 per hour, with starting pay based on qualifications and experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration or related field.
• Five years of local government emergency response and disaster planning experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develops an Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP) detailing CCEMA's preparedness activities.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, training programs, and exercises including seminars, workshops, drills, tabletop, functional, and/or full-scale exercises.
• Supports training delivery including logistics, course materials, registration, instructor scheduling, and certification; formats may be virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
• Conducts surveys and research to monitor effectiveness of preparedness programs and produces analytical reports to measure impact.
• Develops and provides subject matter expertise in preparedness to the County and partners.
• Assists with coordination and exercising of comprehensive emergency management plans and operations for Cumberland County to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from hazards.
• Research, draft and implement Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) for County organizations and campuses.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Skills

Emergency management

Disaster preparedness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Cumberland County government seeks an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for their Emergency Management Agency to plan, organize and coordinate county-wide disaster preparedness efforts. This position is 40 hours per week, with a full benefits package. Compensation is a range of $24.05 to $29.32 per hour.This range reflects the County’s good-faith estimate of pay for this position at the time of posting. Starting pay is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity in alignment with the County’s step-based compensation system.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration or related field;
• Five years of local government experience, emergency response and disasterplanning experience;
• A ny equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job will be considered;
• A valid driver’s license.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops an Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP), which details extensively the preparedness activities CCEMA undertakes.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, training programs, and exercises to include seminars, workshops, drills, tabletop, functional, and/or full-scale exercises to enhance effectiveness in response to emergencies.
• Supports all aspects of training delivery including, but not limited to: marketing, coordination of location, supplies, course materials, registration, instructor scheduling, and certification. Training may be conducted virtually, in-person, or in hybrid formats.
• Conducts surveys and research to monitor the effectiveness of preparedness programs and any growth or sustainment of capabilities. Produces analytical reports to measure the impact of programs.
• Demonstrates the strong written communication skills required to develop exercise documentation and After-Action Reports for review by senior officials and whole community partners.
• Assists with coordination and exercising of comprehensive emergency management plans and operations for Cumberland County to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of any and all hazards.
• Research, draft and implement Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) for County organizations and campuses.
• Demonstrates superior project management skills. Excels in a high operational tempo. Manages multiple projects by setting timelines to distribute projects appropriately. Ensures timely notification of CCEMA leadership and staff, as well as local, county and state officials.
• Support and assist multimedia outreach activities such as: social media graphics, marketing materials and (virtual or in-person) presentations. Participates in other public outreach activities in support of the emergency preparedness program.
• Maintain awareness of disaster conditions across the County and staff the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when activated. This position may act in a 'duty officer' capacity during scheduled weekends and evenings.
• Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co-workers, partner agencies, and general public.
• Develop and provide subject matter expertise in the field of preparedness to the County and with various local, regional and state groups and committees.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Cumberland County offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package and is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce. Come join our team and culture of engaged employees. Our strong management team is dedicated to providing employees with inspiring leadership, a positive and friendly workplace, support, encouragement and the necessary tools for success. We offer tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and professional development and training opportunities.