Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under direction of assigned supervisory or management staff, oversee and coordinate Southwestern Community College District’s emergency preparedness program; oversee the development, implementation, and routine review of the Emergency Preparedness Response Plan; oversee the development, coordination, and delivery of training programs and drills for Southwestern Community College District employees; and collaborate with other public and private agencies to ensure that local first responders and local public health departments response is a coordinated effort.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: two (2) years of specialized and/or college-level course work in emergency preparedness, public administration, business administration, or a related field INCLUDING successful completion of FEMA’s Basic Emergency Managers Academy; AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible emergency planning experience.

• One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
• Related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

• Training certificates in ICS, SEMS, NIMS, NDMS, the FEMA series, or related training programs desired. If applicable, please upload a copy.
• Emergency Medical Technician Certified (EMT) is desirable. If applicable, please upload a copy.
• Valid California driver’s license and safe driving record.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of an emergency preparedness program.
• Principles and practices of emergency preparedness program development and implementation.
• Project planning and organizing skills.
• Training principles and practices.
• Methods and techniques of developing and maintaining technical and administrative manuals.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Modern office equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and safety regulations.
• Recent developments, current literature, and information related to emergency preparedness.

Ability to:

• Coordinate and direct the District’s emergency preparedness program.
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing emergency preparedness services and training.
• Write and revise emergency plans.
• Prepare and present accurate and concise reports, procedures, and other written materials.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Elicit organizational support for emergency preparedness programs.
• Provide emergency preparedness training to individuals and groups.
• Respond to field emergencies and coordinate the response of resources.
• Analyze state and federal legislation and recommend appropriate changes to District policy.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Maintain effective working relationships with representatives from all levels of government, the media, and the public.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Oversee and coordinate Southwestern Community College District’s Emergency Preparedness Program.
2. Oversee the development and implementation of the District’s Emergency Preparedness Plan; provide guidance and consultation to departmental staff in developing the Emergency Preparedness Plan and related procedures.
3. Conduct annual review of the District’s Emergency Preparedness Plan; evaluate program compliance; interpret emergency management rules and regulations; recommend policy and program changes to respond to changing needs and requirements.
4. Prepare and deliver educational presentations to faculty, staff, students, and administration on Emergency Preparedness; disseminate information about campus initiatives and emergency preparedness programs.
5. Design, coordinate, and evaluate emergency management exercises; ensure the District is adequately prepared for, and successfully carries out, emergency preparedness disaster drills.
6. Develop, organize, and conduct disaster preparedness response training including facility evacuation and all required standardized Emergency Management System training for staff and volunteers.
7. Oversee and coordinate operations of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC); during an actual emergency, respond and activate the Emergency Operations Center; provide and/or oversee the work of others directing emergency services.
8. Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports in accordance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: CSEA - Classified Bargaining Unit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position.

All District employees must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, which requires them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
Environment: Work is performed in an office and field environment; travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and field setting; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate an Emergency Operations Center; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information operating motorized vehicles.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE: Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.
August 13-October 13, 2024Position advertised; District receives applications
October 13, 2024Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.
October 21-November 1, 2024Reviewing of applications.
November 11-15, 2024Search Committee interviews candidates
January, 2025Tentative employment start date pending background clearance and Governing Board approval.



Southwestern Community College District provides an excellent benefits package for employees and eligible dependents that includes affordable medical plans, employer paid dental and life insurance, CalPERS and CalSTRS retirement options, vacation and sick leave accruals, and professional development opportunities.

For more information, please visit the Benefits webpage.