Deputy Emergency Manager

About the position

The City of Beaverton is seeking a dynamic and skilled Deputy Emergency Manager to support its emergency management program. This position works on the forefront of community preparedness, response, and recovery, and collaborates with city departments, regional partners, and volunteers to enhance resilience. The Deputy Emergency Manager will also assist in program planning, develop and update emergency plans, oversee volunteer coordination, lead emergency management training initiatives, and represent the city in critical regional planning efforts. This position requires a unique blend of leadership, strategic planning skills, and operational expertise, and presents an exciting opportunity to lead critical projects and make a tangible impact on the safety and well-being of Beaverton residents. The role focuses on strengthening community resilience by ensuring emergency management efforts are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the unique needs of all community members.

Responsibilities

• Act as the city's Emergency Manager in their absence.
• Develop and maintain emergency plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), communication plans, and hazard-specific plans.
• Ensure physical readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Coordinate readiness efforts for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and ensure staff are trained.
• Monitor incidents and respond to emergencies, assuming leadership roles as necessary.
• Remain on-call and respond to the EOC during emergencies or planned events as needed.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate training sessions, drills, and exercises to test citywide preparedness.
• Create After Action Reports (AAR) and Corrective Action Plans (CAP) to improve readiness.
• Oversee the city's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and other emergency management volunteer groups.
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers in emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Lead outreach and public education efforts to enhance community preparedness and build public awareness.
• Promote public education on emergency preparedness through events, media, and community programs.
• Represent the city in regional emergency management committees and collaborate with partners.
• Manage emergency communication systems such as WebEOC and Everbridge.
• Ensure tools are up to date and users are trained.
• Ensure compliance with NIMS and other state and federal standards.
• Research, apply for, and manage emergency management and Homeland Security grants, including budget oversight and reporting.
• Assist in developing and monitoring program budget.
• Facilitate internal teams to address emergency management priorities.
• Review special event plans to ensure preparedness measures are in place.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local, regional, and state emergency management and Homeland Security partners, including public and private partnerships.
• Develop educational materials.
• Update the emergency management website and social media.
• Engage with the media as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, disaster management, or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience in emergency management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to meet the city's driving standards.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of an extensive background check, which includes Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprints.
• Within 30 days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to receive CJIS certification.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice-to-haves

• Expert knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (ICS).
• Laws and regulations governing emergency management.
• Strategic planning methods.
• Leadership skills to organize and lead external and internal emergency management teams.
• Ability to create partnerships with emergency management and Homeland Security stakeholders, including public and private partnerships.
• Community engagement experience, including recruiting, training, and supervising community volunteers.
• Experience facilitating presentations and exercises for diverse audiences.
• Background and experience developing and updating emergency management plans.
• Exceptional communication skills and a passion for outreach and education to promote emergency preparedness.
• Grant management and grant writing experience.
• Experience maintaining the readiness of an emergency operations center and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage databases.
• Technological savvy to manage crisis management and communication platforms.

Benefits

• Full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion.
• Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Public service loan forgiveness program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
• Excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual.
• PTO cash out options.
• Wellness programs and incentives.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Bilingual pay premiums.