Emergency Services Coordinator II

County of Solano; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Solano seeks an Emergency Services Coordinator II to develop and maintain the County's emergency management program under general direction. The role includes preparing and revising emergency response plans, coordinating grant activities, and leading public alert and information campaigns across participating agencies.

The position requires an associate’s degree and at least two years of related government experience in emergency services or disaster preparedness, with potential for

Qualifications

• Equivalent to an associate’s degree, preferably in major coursework in emergency management, public policy, planning, and public or business administration, communication or a related field.
• Two (2) years of administrative, operational, or technical experience in a governmental emergency services or disaster response agency, planning and executing emergency preparedness activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and revises emergency response plans for the County.
• Manages and administers designated state and federal grants.
• Manages alert and warning program; manages public information and preparation campaigns.
• Responds to emergencies and coordinates emergency response efforts of participating agencies.
• Designs and delivers training support for county emergency service workers, community groups, private industry, and volunteers.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

CLASS SUMMARY:

Depending upon the assignment under general direction, prepares and revises emergency response plans for the County; manages and administers designated state and federal grants; manages alert and warning program; manages public information and preparation campaign(s); responds to emergencies and coordinates emergency response efforts of participating agencies; designs and delivers related training support for county emergency service workers, community groups, private industry, and volunteers relative to local jurisdiction plans; and performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Emergency Services Coordinator series has the responsibility to assist in the development and maintenance of the County’s emergency management program. Under general direction, incumbent in any level will perform analytical and administrative duties in support of the daily operations of the Office of Emergency Services; assist with the coordination, planning and training of county employees and stakeholders; assist in developing policies and procedures and implement program goals and objectives; may serve as project manager on emergency management projects; assist in maintaining emergency management budget and compliance with federal grant guidelines. Acts on behalf of the Coordinator – Programs/Emergency Services as needed.

Emergency Services Coordinator II - At the journey level, incumbents independently perform the full scope of emergency services duties including developing and maintaining the County’s emergency management program.

EDUCATION:

Equivalent to an associate’s degree, preferably in major coursework in emergency management, public policy, planning, and public or business administration, communication or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of administrative, operational, or technical experience in a governmental emergency services or disaster response agency, planning and executing emergency preparedness activities preferred. The required experience may include the development of plans, educational programs and training exercises, public alert and warning and the coordination of such activities with local, state, and/or federal agencies and organizations. Administrative experience in planning, training, and coordination with local, state and/or federal agencies and organization is accepted.

Note: Additional experience may substitute on a year for year basis for the educational requirement.

Application Deadline:

12/20/21 5:00pm