OVERVIEWThe Department of Emergency Management is looking to hire a Community Resilience Hub Project Coordinator to fulfill a diverse project information and organizational management function in the support of the project team. The incumbent will provide in-house site management support to the team, carry out tasks independently, coordinate and attend meetings, and maintain and adhere to project plans, as well as meet with and provide support to client project teams.
Temporary positions in this classification are considered “Extra Help” and categorized as either “on-call”, “seasonal” or “limited term”. The term of employment for temporary and eligibility for employment based benefits are governed by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy. The employment of extra-help employees is terminable at will, and either Kitsap County or the employee may terminate the employment for convenience. “
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSRequired Education and Experience- Associate's degree in a field related to the assigned program area and three years of support related experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the assigned program area and one year of support related experience; OR
- Any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience which provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the work.
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 a criminal history background check through law enforcement agencies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(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.)
- The duties in this position are performed in an office setting and may be required to lift at least 20 pounds.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability - Appear for scheduled work and complete assigned tasks within a reasonable period of time.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others using tact, courtesy and good judgment.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policy and procedures of the county and department.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Utilize various computer applications specific to the department including databases, word processing, document imaging, spreadsheets, and web-based systems for entering, retrieving and researching data and records.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work quickly in an occasionally fast-paced environment.
- Physically perform assigned duties and essential functions of the position.
- Proficient in project planning and life cycle development.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES- Develops and maintains detailed project schedules.
- Participates in project and team meetings.
- Coordinates various meetings.
- Maintains project calendars.
- Ensures ongoing coordination between KCDEM partners, outreach/training, and all other relevant stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
- Prepares and reconciles meeting agendas and minutes.
- Maintains files of all project documents.
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION- This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- This position is covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy.
- This position is classified as "at will”. Incumbents continued employment is at the discretion of the Director/Elected Official/Board of County Commissioners.
- 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.
- 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.
No benefits are offered with this position exceptthose required by the state or federal law.
Closing Date/Time: 7/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
