Emergency Management Program Specialist/Coordinator

  
King County's Office of Emergency Management is looking for an Emergency Management Program Professional to join our team.  Position is responsible for working on regional preparedness and emergency operations projects focused on disaster recovery programs involving inter-agency, inter-jurisdictional, and multi-disciplinary coordination in King County.
 
Be a key player in the planning and development for present and future services.  Roles involve daily interaction with senior-level management, elected officials, and multiple intergovernmental partners. Requires a self-starter who is interpersonally and politically savvy, can work on multiple projects, and is a great problem solver.

CURRENT POSITIONS – Successful candidates will be placed in the Emergency Management Program Specialist or Coordinator classification. Classification determinations will be based on experience, skill, and knowledge the candidate demonstrates. 

Emergency Management Program Specialist ($39.05- $49.50)
Emergency Management Program Coordinator ($43.97-$55.74) 
 
SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES - The successful Emergency Management Program Specialist candidate, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Assist in the development and administration of multiple emergency management programs which may include complex components of grant and contract management, hazard and threat identification, risk assessment, emergency planning, capability development, training and exercises, and event planning.
• Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operational readiness activities including writing procedures and coordinating maintenance of equipment, training, and exercises.
• Assist in the development and execution of multiple workshops for stakeholders and legislative/executive mandated committees.
• Assist with developing recommendations for process improvement, reducing waste, and promoting value-added activities during day-to-day operations, and during EOC activations.
• Support regional coordination, communication, and collaboration, to unify and/or connect region-wide emergency management practices.

The successful Emergency Management Program Coordinator candidate, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Facilitate the development and administration of multiple emergency management programs focused on recovery which may include complex components of grant and contract management, hazard and threat identification, risk assessment, emergency planning, capability development, training and exercises, and event planning.
• Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operational readiness activities including writing procedures and coordinating maintenance of equipment, training, and exercises.
• Develop, plan, and facilitate multiple workshops for stakeholders and legislative/executive mandated committees.
• Analyze and assist with developing recommendations for process improvement, reducing waste, and promoting value-added activities during day-to-day operations, and during EOC activations.
• Promote, support, and facilitate regional coordination, communication, and collaboration, to unify and/or connect region-wide emergency management practices.
• Act as a Duty Officer.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have a background and knowledge of current emergency management laws, regulations, principles, and practices, and Federal grant programs; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the skill and ability to perform the job duties;
• Have knowledge of and experience with of current principles and practices in planning, program management, and project management;
• Are able to research, analyze, and synthesize capabilities and risk, undertake gap analyses, and prepare reports and presentations.
• Have a track record of developing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of constituents and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Are flexible and can adapt as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Are comfortable and proficient with the use of office productivity tools in daily work (The County uses Microsoft Office, and other online collaboration tools).

NECESSARY SPECIAL INFORMATION - Successful candidates for this position must be able to:

• Obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License;
• Pass a thorough background check/investigation;
• Serve in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in an operational capacity or at other locations as may be assigned during exercises, emergencies, or disasters;
• Be willing to work extended hours, nights and weekends with minimal notice and carrying a cell phone and radio 24 hours a day, seven days a week; 
• Serve as a First Responder during any emergency.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: 
This is an exciting opportunity open to all applicants. A King County Application (paper or electronic) is required. We highly encourage you to include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials.
 
These positions are represented by PROTEC17 - Emergency Management. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact DES Talent Solutions. If you have any questions, please contact DES Talent Solutions atDESTalentSolutions@kingcounty.gov

This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 6 months.