Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Cumberland County Government; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Cumberland County Government seeks an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for its Emergency Management Agency to plan, organize, and coordinate county-wide disaster preparedness efforts. This full-time position is 40 hours per week with a comprehensive benefits package.

Starting pay ranges from $24.05 to $29.32 per hour, determined by qualifications and internal equity within the County’s step-based system. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration or related field.
• Five years of local government experience, emergency response and disaster planning experience.
• Any 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops an Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP).
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, training programs, and exercises (seminars, drills, tabletop, full-scale).
• Supports training delivery including marketing, location, materials, registration, and scheduling; may be virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
• Conducts surveys and research to monitor program effectiveness and produce analytical reports.
• Demonstrates strong written communication for exercise documentation and After-Action Reports for senior officials.
• Assists with coordination of comprehensive emergency management plans and COOPs.
• Demonstrates project management skills and manages multiple projects with timelines.
• Supports multimedia outreach activities (social media graphics, marketing materials, presentations).
• Maintain awareness of disaster conditions and staff the EOC when activated; may act as duty officer weekends/evenings.
• Collaborates with supervisors, partner agencies, and the public.
• Develops subject matter expertise in preparedness for the County and other groups.

Skills

Emergency management

Public administration

Disaster planning

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration 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;
• ANY 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:

1. Develops an Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP), which details extensively the preparedness activities CCEMA undertakes.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Demonstrates the strong written communication skills required to develop exercise documentation and After-Action Reports for review by senior officials and whole community partners.
6. 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.
7. Research, draft and implement Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) for County organizations and campuses.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, co-workers, partner agencies, and general public.
12. Develop and provide subject matter expertise in the field of preparedness to the County and with various local, regional and state groups and committees.
13. 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.

Position will remain open until filled.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.