OVERVIEWPosition Overview Under the general guidance of the DEM Director, the Emergency Management Programs Officer develops the strategy, coordinates the formation and oversees the maintenance of all hazards crisis and disaster management plans for the County Emergency Management Program. Working closely with other KCDEM staff and agency partners, this position must continually nurture current and develop new and creative ways to increase the County's overall disaster resilience by motivating stakeholders to take actionable steps in preparing for major crises. Develops annual work program, strategy and draft budget. Monitors programmatic budget in coordination with Grants Manager as applicable. Serves on a small team acting as an operational assistant to the Director relative to specific programs and projects, as assigned. May act as the primary back-up as the Department or EOC Director.
Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management works with local government, cities, state and federal agencies and volunteer organizations to provide resources and expertise in four major areas; preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. The activities involved in addressing these four areas include: Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSRequired Education and Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management or related field and completion of the FEMA-offered NIMS compliance courses: 100, 200, 700 & 800 at hire, and
- Three years of progressive responsibility working in a disaster-related field, with an emphasis on leading planning, training and/or exercise functions with a working knowledge of the concepts of "All-Hazards" and "Whole Community" planning models and risk assessments, or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work.
Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications- Master's or Advanced Degree in Emergency Management, Climate Change, Urban Planning, Business Continuity, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated completion of the FEMA-offered NIMS compliance courses: 300, 400
- Completion of FEMA's Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) Program.
- Completion of the US Department of Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) course.
- Experience in managing web content and social media sites, with a hands-on working knowledge of web-editing and publishing tools such as WordPress, Drupal, Adobe PageMaker, and/or Prezi.
- Experienced and comfortable in public speaking.
Driving Requirements The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as
Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements Please note: The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.
Within 12 months of employment:
- Must possess a Certified Emergency Manager/Associate Emergency Manager (CEM/AEM) credential from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) or have the ability to be credentialed as a CEM/AEM
Required Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities - Laws and regulations governing emergency management in Washington
- Developing crisis management plans and strategies for large, complex organizations, including, but not limited to, government agencies, academic institutions or large business enterprises.
- The use of Microsoft Outlook and MS Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Publisher, MS Project) and demonstrated experience in the development and use of Google-based online collaborative tools and apps.
- In public speaking and interaction with diverse audiences and related experience in developing and conducting training workshops, classes and public outreach efforts.
- Managing and coordinating disaster recovery operations highly desirable, with the understanding that disaster response conditions may require austere working conditions and stressful situations.
- Appear for scheduled work with regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Communicate Effectively, orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, the citizens and representatives of other agencies.
- Work various shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays and additional hours as required.
- Provide analytical reports to the Director to assist with data-driven solutions and initiatives.
- Project and budget management skills to coordinate multiple funding projects simultaneously.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
- Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
- Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
- As a core member of the KCDEM, this position will be required to occasionally act as one of the departments 24/7/365 rotating team of "Duty
Officers" which may require off-hours/weekend/holiday response. - Physically perform assigned duties and essential functions of the position.
Working Conditions/Physical Activities (The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Positions in this class typically require:
- Work is performed primarily in an office.
- Position requires walking and balancing (short or long distances), climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching above and/or below shoulder, Handling/grasping documents; Sitting and/or standing for short or extended periods of time; Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person and/or on the telephone; Sufficient hearing; Vision sufficient to read source materials, computer screen data, documents and drawings.
- Requires exertion of force of 25 pounds occasionally, and/or 25 pounds continuously to lift/carry/move objects, files/documents, and other materials.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES- Supervision: Strategically plan, coordinate, delegate, assign, supervise, train, motivate and evaluate the work of subordinates toward the accomplishment of assigned plans, training and exercise activities and products. Planning- Responsible to develop, revise and update as appropriate plans necessary to meet RCW 38.52 requirements and the capstone document, the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Plans, annexes, appendices, procedures ad protocols necessary to meet KCDEM goals, objectives and requirements. As appropriate, assist ILA members, stakeholders and partners in plan development. Encourage, facilitate and support the development of Event Action Plans for scheduled events and Incident Action Plans for unexpected incidents. Ensure horizontal and vertical integration of any plans or products. Collaborate with Bainbridge Island and Suquamish Tribe emergency management programs.
- Training: Administer training program. Ensure training is relevant, current and strategically delivered to support department goals and objectives. Develop fundamentally new and more effective ways of doing business. Recommend and implement approved policies and procedures to assure effective functioning of department operations and assure compliance with applicable legal standards, policies, and operational requirements. Provide or enable training to subordinate or fellow employees in departmental plans, policies and procedures. Develop and implement an annual training program for in-house and external partners and stakeholders.
- Exercises: Administer exercise program to validate existing, new or revised plans, polices, procedures and protocols to ensure they are implementable. Develop after action reports and plans of improvement using HSEEP guidance as appropriate. Support ILA members, stakeholders and partners in development and conduct of exercises to enhance their ability to function in times of emergency or disaster.
- Serves on or supports various Committees, Work Groups, Task Forces and/or may serve as the representative on a number of local, regional and national committees and/or professional organizations. The potential customers or stakeholders served by this core public preparedness position include Kitsap County departments, the Cities of Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Bremerton and Bainbridge Island, Public Health and other special districts, the public and residents of Kitsap County and our key strategic partners in the private, nonprofit and federal spaces; in all phases of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION- Who May Apply : This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFCSME 1308 and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions. Employees joining the union will be required to pay union dues through payroll deduction. Membership in the union is optional.
- Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
- Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.
County Paid Benefits Include: Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
MetLife Long Term Disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .
*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense
Retirement: Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program
Holidays 11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year
Vacation Leave New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:
Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.
***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will beprorated***
Additional compensation that you may be eligible for: Shift differential
Overtime
Stand by pay
Call-back pay
Current County Employees If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.
Union Membership This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Courthouse Employees collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx
NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx
Closing Date/Time: 7/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
