Wildfire Planning

King County•Renton, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

King County's Office of Emergency Management is looking for an Emergency Management Program Professional to join our team. The position is responsible for working on Hazard Mitigation and Wildfire Protection Planning efforts and programs involving inter-agency, inter-jurisdictional, and multi-disciplinary coordination in King County. Be a key player in the planning and development for present and future services. Roles involve daily interaction with senior-level management, elected officials, and multiple intergovernmental partners. Requires a self-starter who is interpersonally and politically savvy, can work on multiple projects, and is a great problem solver. Successful candidates will be placed in the Emergency Management Program Specialist or Coordinator classification, with determination based on experience, skill, and knowledge. The Hazard Mitigation and Community Wildfire Protection Planner will work closely with the Risk Reduction and Operations Section of KCOEM, specifically the Hazard Mitigation Program Coordinator, in support of risk reduction planning efforts related to wildfire. The planner will convene planning team meetings, conduct public outreach, facilitate the review and update of the plan, plan elements, and related information needs, as well as facilitate workshops and events. The Planner will work with partners annexing to the Plan.

Requirements

Have a background and knowledge of either Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Center operations and structures, or a knowledge of hazard mitigation planning, wildfire risk, community planning for defensible space, or wildfire risk reduction programs.
Have a background and knowledge of current emergency management principles and practices and local, state or federal wildfire protection programs; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the skill and ability to perform the job duties.
Are knowledgeable of current principles and practices in grant management and project management (for Coordinator).
Are able to conduct and analyze capabilities and gap analyses, and prepare reports (for Coordinator).
Has a track record of developing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of constituents and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Is flexible and can adapt as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Is comfortable and proficient with the use of office productivity tools in daily work (The County uses Microsoft Office, and other online collaboration tools).
Has an awareness of current emergency management laws, regulations, principles, and practices, and Federal grant programs; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the skill and ability to perform the job duties (for Specialist).
Is knowledgeable of current principles and practices in planning, program management, and project management (for Specialist).
Is able to research, analyze, and synthesize capabilities and risk, undertake gap analyses, and prepare reports and presentations (for Specialist).

Nice To Haves

Interpersonally and politically savvy
Great problem solver

Responsibilities

Facilitate the development and administration of multiple emergency management programs focused on mitigation activities and wildfire preparedness planning which may include complex components of grant and contract management, hazard and threat identification, risk assessment, emergency planning, capability development, training and exercises, and event planning.
Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operational readiness activities including writing procedures and coordinating maintenance of equipment, training, and exercises.
Act as emergency management “Duty Officer” to respond to Office of Emergency Management responsibilities during regular and non-business hours.
Work with OEM staff members in the development and delivery of disaster management training programs, courses, and preparedness presentations to diverse audiences; schedule location and training; and coordinate training materials and other training needs as required.
Conduct outreach and education for communities in King County areas that are potentially at risk of being impacted by disasters.
Coordinate with city, County, state, federal, and other partners on the implementation of the King County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and support community jurisdictions in the development or update of annexes.
Develop, plan, and facilitate multiple workshops for stakeholders and legislative/executive mandated committees.
Analyze and assist with developing recommendations for process improvement, reducing waste, and promoting value-added activities during day-to-day operations, and during EOC activations.
Promote, support, and facilitate regional coordination, communication, and collaboration, to unify and/or connect region-wide emergency management practices.
Staff the EOC during activations.
Assist in the development and administration of multiple emergency management programs focused on operations, or mitigation activities and wildfire preparedness planning, which may include complex components of grant and contract management, hazard and threat identification, risk assessment, emergency planning, capability development, training and exercises, and event planning.
Coordinate with city, county, state, federal, and other partners on plans.
Assist in the development and execution of plans and workshops for partners and legislative/executive mandated committees.
Assist with developing recommendations for process improvement, reducing waste, and promoting value-added activities during day-to-day operations, and during EOC activations.
Support regional coordination, communication, and collaboration, to unify and/or connect region-wide emergency management practices.