Temporary Emergency Preparedness Lead

West Valley-Mission Community College District; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

West Valley-Mission Community College District is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (short-term, temporary) to oversee planning, coordination, and evaluation of a comprehensive emergency management program across District campuses. The role involves education, training, policy development, and coordination with district staff and external agencies.

The incumbent will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, develop EOPs, and maintain program currency.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in fire science, public administration or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency services administration, communications/business, public administration preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a comprehensive emergency management program in an educational environment, municipal or state agency or related field.
• Valid certificates in ICS 100, 200, 300 and 400 can be obtained within first year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate and implement activities and procedures for District and campus emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.
• Provide subject matter expertise at all levels of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a manual of policies and procedures relative to the position.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, education, training and evaluation of the District and college emergency operations plan (EOP).
• Review and interpret emergency management publications and integrate into District plans and policies.
• Ensure EOP compliance with local, state and federal requirements and regular updates.
• Ensure the college meets all reporting requirements.
• Seek resources as necessary and oversee their allocation; monitor budgets.
• Ensure staff receive training, including drills; interface with agencies as needed.
• Maintain currency in the field through conferences, workshops, and training.
• Coordinate program implementation with District and college staff; ensure activities align with plan.

Skills

Emergency management knowledge

Education

Two-year degree in fire science/public administration

Bachelor’s degree in emergency services administration/public administration

Tools

ICS 100

ICS 200

ICS 300

ICS 400

Job description

West Valley-Mission Community College District is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (short-term, temporary) to oversee planning, coordination, and evaluation of a comprehensive emergency management program across District campuses. The role involves education, training, policy development, and coordination with district staff and external agencies.

The incumbent will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, develop EOPs, and maintain program currency.