Regional Mobilization Coordinator (Northwest Region)

State of Oregon

5d • Remote

About The Position

At Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM), our mission is simple yet crucial: to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. Guided by a set of unwavering values, we strive to uphold integrity, dedication, leadership, partnership, and service to others in all we do. OSFM actively supports a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We embrace diversity, practice inclusive excellence, and strive for equity and belonging to maintain a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We value all lived experiences and welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQIA2S+, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others to apply. OSFM is recruiting for a Regional Mobilization Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3). This position will serve the Northwest Region of Oregon in the following counties: Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington, Multnomah, Yamhill, Clackamas, Lincoln, Polk, and Marion. As a Regional Mobilization Coordinator (RMC), you will collaborate with fire defense board chiefs to develop, administer, and maintain strategies to improve the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System (OFMAS). The OFMAS is a system made up of over 300 fire agencies across the state. This position mobilizes and coordinates all-hazard Incident Management Teams (IMTs), structural firefighters, and first responders to respond to emergencies including wildfires, hazmat incidents, and natural disasters. In this position, you will be responsible for legislative analysis, developing statewide mutual aid agreements, implementing strategies and standards for fire response, and serve as the main point of contact for local fire chiefs and response needs. If you are skilled in analyzing business needs and policies, developing strategic plans, have experience building collaborative partnerships, and are familiar with serving the emergency and fire service industry, this might be a great opportunity for you. Become a part of the OSFM team and together, let's continue working towards a safer, more resilient Oregon for everyone!

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
• Requires a valid drivers’ license with an acceptable driving record.
• The expectation for this position is that you will be able to maintain a 45-minute or less response time to the border of their assigned region (Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington, Multnomah, Yamhill, Clackamas, Lincoln, Polk, and Marion Counties).
• Required to meet National Incident Management System (NIMS) and/or National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements for Liaison Officer (LOFR) position by completing ICS 300/400 courses within 3 years of hire.
• You are required to upload your resume and cover letter describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above. Failure to attach the required resume describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a cover letter describing how you meet the desired attributes will result in disqualification of your application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for or supporting fire service organizations (preference given for 5+ years of experience).
• The ability to understand and explain the objectives, scope, authority, code of conduct and standards of the Oregon Fire Service Mobilization Plan to other individuals.
• Familiarity with key elements of fire service mutual aid agreements.
• Experience building collaborative partnerships and committee engagement.
• Proficiency in written communication and technical documentation.
• Experience with planning, coordinating, conducting, managing, directing and participating in fire service training, exercises and drills.
• Proficient experience communicating professionally and effectively in a digital space using various software applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fire defense board chiefs to develop, administer, and maintain strategies to improve the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System (OFMAS)
• Mobilize and coordinate all-hazard Incident Management Teams (IMTs), structural firefighters, and first responders to respond to emergencies including wildfires, hazmat incidents, and natural disasters
• Legislative analysis
• Developing statewide mutual aid agreements
• Implementing strategies and standards for fire response
• Serve as the main point of contact for local fire chiefs and response needs

Benefits

• Work/life balance; paid vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays, 24 hours of personal business leave, and a floating day off each year.
• Medical, vision, dental (with most only 1%-5% employee share), and life insurance as well as additional optional benefits.
• Retirement programs through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and optional deferred compensation programs through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.
• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Abundant advancement opportunities within the agency and throughout State of Oregon government that carry your seniority and benefits with you.
• Opportunities to expand your technical and professional skills.
• Meaningful work with others who are passionate about public service.
• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees