Emergency Management Coordinator (Contract)

Maricopa County • Gilbert, AZ

1d • $66,000 - $96,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a master Emergency Management Coordinator who keeps a level head in the face of chaos? Do you have the ability to prepare for the worst and hope for the best? If so, we encourage you to apply for our Emergency Management Coordinator position, where you will use your unique skills to develop plans for preparedness, response, and recovery from unusual emergencies. Join the team that seeks to create safer, resilient communities in Maricopa County!

Requirements

• Two years of professional experience in program or project management for emergency operations
• Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Emergency Management, Communications, or a related field of work
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• Completion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800, IS-120.c, IS-230.d, IS-235.c, IS-240.b, IS-241.b, IS-242.b, IS-244.a, and IS-2200 or the ability to complete within one year of hire date
• Experience utilizing National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
• Works a rotational schedule as an on-call duty officer on a recurring basis after hours and on weekends

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Emergency Management or Homeland Security from an accredited college or university
• Experience working in local, state, tribal, or federal emergency management
• Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center during a disaster or emergency
• FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) and Advanced Professional Series (APS) Certificates of Completion
• Completion of or progress towards the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager or Associate Emergency Manager

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, implementation, training, and exercises associated with emergency management programs and projects, including Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) incident response and preventative radiological/nuclear detection and interdiction initiatives
• Develops, coordinates, and/or conducts all-hazards training and exercises for the County, cities, towns, and related government and partner agencies per departmental Training and Exercise Plans and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program guidance
• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates emergency operations plans and/or continuity of operations plans of the County, cities, towns, and related government and partner agencies
• Assists in preparing and coordinating the County's all-hazards emergency and disaster-related preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery standard operating procedures/guides and associated checklist
• Serves as essential personnel in the County, partner city, town, and tribal nation's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies and exercises on a 24/7 basis
• Conducts and supports community all-hazards education and outreach activities; and works with county departments to enhance employee and family preparedness
• Serves as the department's principal point of contact for assigned department programs or projects
• Abides by policies and procedures to provide timely, coordinated, and accurate crisis and emergency risk information to the public, media, and local governmental agencies
• Develops and implements new initiatives to maximize effectiveness and efficiency in pursuit of departmental, County, and regional all-hazard preparedness, response, and recovery objectives

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level