Emergency Services Administrator (Non-Classified)

City of Riverside•Riverside, CA

About The Position

The City of Riverside is hiring an Emergency Services Administrator (Non-Classified) for a current vacancy in the Fire Department’s Emergency Operations Division. Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, this role plans, organizes, directs, manages, and evaluates the City’s Office of Emergency Management and its emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs. The administrator provides division-level leadership and administrative oversight for the City’s Emergency Operations Center, emergency management programs, regional homeland security initiatives, grants, budgets, and assigned personnel, ensuring operational readiness, regulatory compliance, program effectiveness, and fiscal accountability. The role coordinates emergency management activities with City departments and local, regional, state, and federal agencies. The position is distinguished from the Emergency Services Coordinator by its responsibility for the Division and supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff, its advisory role to the Fire Chief and other executive staff and Council, and its oversight and performance of complex research, analysis, and recommendations. It is exempt from the classified service, is appointed at will, and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. The incumbent must be available to respond to major emergencies on an on-call basis and under emergency conditions.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major work in public or business administration, public safety, or a related field; two additional years of experience may substitute for two years of required education on a year-for-year basis.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in emergency services program administration, planning and/or operations, or related municipal administration, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Possession of an appropriate, valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Ability to pass an intensive police background investigation.
Availability to respond to major emergency incidents on an on-call basis and under emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and oversee the City’s emergency management program, including maintaining Emergency Operations Center readiness.
Develop and implement emergency management goals, policies, procedures, operational plans, and preparedness initiatives.
Oversee the Riverside Urban Area Security Initiative Regional Homeland Security Program and serve as the City’s designated Single Point of Contact.
Coordinate disaster preparedness, emergency response and recovery training, exercises, and community outreach programs.
Respond to major emergencies and disasters, manage Emergency Operations Center operations, and advise the Fire Chief and City Manager.
Coordinate emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities with federal, state, regional, and local agencies.
Oversee disaster recovery activities, damage assessments, emergency resources, equipment inventories, and related documentation.
Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on regulatory changes, operational assessments, and lessons learned.
Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel and establish program priorities, performance expectations, schedules, and procedures.
Maintain records and prepare administrative, operational, financial, and performance reports.
Prepare and present program updates, recommendations, and reports to the Fire Chief, City Manager, City Council, and other officials.
Monitor program performance, ensure compliance with City policies and applicable regulations, and implement corrective actions.
Direct and oversee federal, state, and regional grant administration, including applications, budgets, expenditures, reimbursements, reporting, compliance, and closeout.
Develop and manage the Emergency Services Program budget, including purchasing, financial reporting, and fiscal oversight.
Establish financial controls for accurate accounting, timely reconciliation, documentation, and compliance with funding requirements.
Oversee financial and administrative responsibilities of the Riverside UASI Regional Homeland Security Program.
Coordinate with City departments and funding agencies on grant-fund allocation, expenditure, and reimbursement.
Monitor financial performance, identify discrepancies or compliance deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
Provide regular financial and grant status reports to the Fire Chief, including funding risks, deadlines, and outstanding obligations.
Perform related duties as assigned.