The Job
The Office of Emergency Services (County OES) is responsible for countywide emergency planning, mitigation, response and recovery activities. The OES works with all County departments and 24 cities, and many non-government organizations. In the event of an emergency, the OES manages the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coordinates the County's disaster response with local, state and federal governments. OES is run by an OES Manager who is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the County's disaster preparedness and response program and development of the County's Emergency Operations Plan. One of the primary functions is to ensure that the EOC is in a constant state of readiness.
Does this sound like your passion? Here's your opportunity to make a difference! The Office of Emergency Services is recruiting for an Emergency Services Officer to assist in the coordination of programs involving the spectrum of preparedness, planning, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The Emergency Services Officer is responsible for analyzing and solving problems, writing emergency plans, and facilitating special interest and volunteer programs and projects, as well as coordinating grant projects, including tracking and auditing. Additional duties include the development and implementation of programs in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System.
Does this sound like your passion? Here's your opportunity to make a difference! The Office of Emergency Services is recruiting for an Emergency Services Officer to assist in the coordination of programs involving the spectrum of preparedness, planning, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The Emergency Services Officer is responsible for analyzing and solving problems, writing emergency plans, and facilitating special interest and volunteer programs and projects, as well as coordinating grant projects, including tracking and auditing. Additional duties include the development and implementation of programs in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Will provide 24 hour "on call" duty officer coverage as needed, which includes some weekends and holidays.
2) Successful background check required prior to assignment.
3) Travel within and outside the County may be required. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
4) Specialized certifications may be required, depending on assignment.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet both the Education requirement AND one of the Experience options (or relevant substitution) listed to qualify.
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent completed college coursework) in Emergency Management, Public or Business Administration, Police, Fire Safety, Behavioral/Social Science, or other closely related field.
Experience:
Option 1: One (1) year of experience in an emergency services environment, with the responsibilities of an emergency services officer or coordinator (similar to an OES Emergency Services Officer in San Bernardino County), for a public or private enterprise (such as federal, state, county, or city emergency services, or medical or large employer with a dedicated emergency response department).
Option 2: One (1) year of experience in a position which has primary responsibility for program coordination or development, including researching, planning, analyzing and recommending actions/solutions, resulting in comprehensive and complex written reports related to the program.
Option 3: One (1) year of public sector administrative experience with responsibility for duties in the following areas: program coordination; organizational planning; budget/grants/contracts administration; development/implementation of policies and procedures; overseeing compliance with regulations; making recommendations based on organizational research/analysis; and/or other related experience.
Substitution for Bachelor's degree:
Option 1: Associate's degree (or equivalent complete college coursework) in Emergency Management, Public or Business Administration, Police, Fire Safety, Behavioral/Social Science, or other closely related field. AND one (1) year of additional qualifying experience.
Option 2: One (1) year of additional qualifying emergency services experience within San Bernardino County.
Option 3: Two (2) years of additional qualifying experience.
NOTE: Ensure the work experience section of your application clearly details qualifying experience, including your specific responsibilities, in order to be considered.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
One (1) year of recent emergency operations center responder experience.
State/Federal cost recovery knowledge.
Lead experience coordinating field disaster response activities such as Local Assistance Centers and Commodity Points of Distribution.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
