Emergency Services Supervisor

Recruiting Unit • Dublin, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Services Supervisor classification reports to the Emergency Services Manager and is located in the ACSO. Under general supervision, the position assists in managing and directing the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), under the administration of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), supervises the day-to-day activities of the OES staff; may act in the absence of the Emergency Services Manager and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Either I Experience: The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in the classification of Senior Emergency Services Coordinator in the County of Alameda classified service.
• OR II Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.
• AND Experience: The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience performing duties related to emergency management, disaster management, or emergency response within a public safety, military service, government, or private sector agency, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory, senior or lead capacity.
• License: All candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Special Requirements: A thorough background investigation will be conducted of all prospective employees to ensure they are suitable for law enforcement-related work.
• Knowledge of emergency management administration, program development, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of management necessary to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the staff and functions of an emergency organization.
• Knowledge of all aspects of emergency management administration including appropriate methods, procedures, and technical expertise.
• Knowledge of communications systems and equipment, as well as procedures utilized in staffing and coordinating activities within an EOC.
• Knowledge of development of exercises, drills, and effective training techniques related to disaster response activities.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and ordinances related to local and regional disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Knowledge of technology, trends, and techniques in the areas of emergency and disaster preparedness, response, relief, and recovery.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, organization, budget, management analysis, personnel management, employee relations, current information systems applications, and organization development.
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Knowledge of computer applications related to the work.
• Knowledge of methods of record keeping and standard report preparation, including basic statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize, manage, and evaluate the staff and functions of an operational area emergency management organization.
• Ability to direct and coordinate all levels of personnel and emergency management administration before, during, and after an emergency or disaster situation.
• Ability to exercise analytical and critical thinking to evaluate complex problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ability to determine program objectives and priorities as well as the strategy and approaches to achieve those objectives and priorities.
• Ability to use sound, independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines, including during emergency response situations.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate statistical data reports related to emergency management and prepare periodic reports required by county, state, and federal agencies.
• Ability to coordinate claims for federal disaster assistance reimbursement of funds.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain county policies and state and federal legislation related to emergency management.
• Ability to effectively train, develop, and motivate staff.
• Ability to keep informed of new technology, trends, and techniques in emergency management.
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods to effectively negotiate with and influence decision-makers, operational area partners, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing and directing the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES).
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of the OES staff.
• May act in the absence of the Emergency Services Manager.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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