Community Resilience Coordinator

City of Gilroy•Gilroy, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Gilroy and help shape the future of community preparedness, recovery, and resilience. The City is recruiting for a full-time dynamic and forward-thinking Community Resilience Coordinator (CRC) to join the Administration Department in a role that makes a real impact. In this exciting opportunity, the CRC will lead innovative efforts to strengthen how the City prepares for, responds to, and recovers from natural disasters and emergency situations. Working at the center of collaboration and change, you’ll help redesign organizational structures, modernize processes, and advance strategic goals that build a stronger, safer, and more resilient Gilroy. If you’re passionate about public service, emergency preparedness, and creating lasting community impact, this is your chance to help drive meaningful change where it matters most! Under direct supervision of the Assistant City Administrator, the Community Resilience Coordinator will develop, implement and lead comprehensive local resilience vision, strategy and planning related to the community’s emergency preparedness and responsive programs. Emphasis will be placed on services and programs for populations that are more at-risk during disasters due to lack of resources and education. Additional responsibilities include developing solutions to reduce disaster risks, securing and managing mitigation grant funding, delivering community resilience education and training, and effectively engaging, partnering, and collaborating with a variety of officials, local, state, and federal agencies, businesses, community services, both public and private, concerning the related work and goals of the City. Moreover, the CRC will undertake related special projects with citywide significance, and perform other related duties as required. This position is considered essential personnel during City emergencies and is expected to be available to staff and support the Emergency Operations Center. This is an exempt, mid-management level position that must exercise competent discretion and judgement in the performance of duties and interactions with others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Psychology, Social Science, or closely related field of study.
Two (2) years of experience in emergency management, preferably in a government setting, or closely related field.
Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses (NIMS 100, NIMS 200, NIMS 300, NIMS 400, NIMS 700, and NIMS 800) prior to hire or within eleven (11) months of hire.
Possess and maintain a valid CPR/AED/First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire.
Able and willing to respond back to the City during emergencies when requested.
Able and willing to work additional hours, days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to get the job done.
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
Strong computer/technology skills required.
Willingness to continue education and training and expand skills by taking additional courses, attend seminars, workshops, and individual study.
Pass a detailed employment background check, including a Department of Justice criminal record check.
Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Additional work experience may be considered, at the sole discretion of the City of Gilroy, in lieu of up to two years (60 semester units) of the required education with one year of directly related work experience equaling one year (30 semester units) of the required education.
Additional related specialized training or certification may, at the sole discretion of the City of Gilroy, substitute for up to one year of the required work experience.
Successful completion of Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Emergency Management Specialist Certificate highly desired.
Prefer non-tobacco user.
Bilingual English/Spanish an added plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and lead comprehensive local resilience vision, strategy and planning related to the community’s emergency preparedness and responsive programs.
Develop solutions to reduce disaster risks.
Secure and manage mitigation grant funding.
Deliver community resilience education and training.
Effectively engage, partner, and collaborate with a variety of officials, local, state, and federal agencies, businesses, community services, both public and private, concerning the related work and goals of the City.
Undertake related special projects with citywide significance.
Perform other related duties as required.
Be available to staff and support the Emergency Operations Center during City emergencies.
Maintain existing partnerships and identify new partners that help the City connect with communities, including individuals with Access and Functional Needs (AFN).
Collaborate with partners to develop and implement effective outreach and education strategies, including the creation and dissemination of emergency preparedness materials.
Lead continued development and implementation of Community Resilience Plan to enhance community preparedness, outreach, and overall resilience.
Facilitate community education across a variety of venues, meeting people where they are to increase accessibility and engagement.