Emergency Preparedness Coordinator – Countywide Training

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

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.