Emergency Management Officer*

The Job The Office of Emergency Services (County OES) is recruiting for an Emergency Management Officer* to assist with coordinating programs across the full spectrum of emergency management activities, including preparedness, planning, response, recovery, and mitigation. The Emergency Management Officer* will analyze and resolve problems, assist in developing emergency plans, and help facilitate special interest and volunteer programs and projects. The position also supports the coordination of grant-funded projects, including tracking and auditing. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of programs in alignment with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Office of Emergency Services (County OES) works with all County departments and it's 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. The Director of Emergency Services oversees 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. Operations is organized into three divisions. In addition to their primary responsibilities within one of these divisions, all Emergency Management Officer's* will participate in Duty Officer rotations and support staffing for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Recovery efforts. Planning, Training, and Exercise Writes and/or maintains the plans for the Department to include but not limited to Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), Last Mile, Supply Chain, etc. Works with Departments to develop and maintain the Department Emergency Operations Plans (DEOP) and train their Department Emergency Coordinators (DEC) Develop and assess the training needs of the Operational Area (OA) and schedule the trainings to meet these needs Liaison to Stakeholders Community Prepares and Engagement Educates the community on personal preparedness efforts through Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), LISTOS, Block Parties, etc. Volunteer management for CERT and Emergency Communications Liaison to Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Manage the Disaster Service Worker program Participates in multiple tabling events throughout the operational area Operational Area (OA) Readiness Develop and maintain the SBReady app Develop Emergency Support Functions (ESF) Ensure readiness of the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and those that respond to it Develop and maintain the Rapid Deployment program Manage programs that ensure OA readiness Warehouse, facilities and logistics support Support Alert and Warning Liaison to Stakeholders Official title: Emergency Services Officer. For more detailed information, refer to the Emergency Services Officer job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific, benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1) Will provide 24 hour "on call" duty officer coverage on a rotation assignment basis, which includes some weekends and holidays. 2) Must pass a background check and physical medical exam prior to appointment. 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. 5) Sponsorship : Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Candidates must meet one of the Experience Options AND the required Education (or relevant substitution) listed to qualify. Education Possession of a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent completed college coursework). Note ***: Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework unless the candidates possess a degree . Qualifying degrees o