Technical Compliance Project Officer
Virginia Department of Emergency Management; Richmond, Virginia

Responsibilities The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), located in Chesterfield County, is seeking a Technical Compliance Project Officer to manage and perform contract compliance, quality assurance surveillance, and emergency management training program support with responsibility for determining organizational performance, development needs, and services. This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing agency wide or statewide training programs and/or initiatives for the Commonwealth.

Qualifications Considerable knowledge of and experience in procurement and contract compliance, monitoring and maintenance. Comprehensive knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Demonstrated skill in the preparation and coordination of written plans, policies, and procedures. Skill in conducting research, needs assessments, and analyses; program and course development; project planning; budget development; staff supervision; and coordination of the Learning Management System. Demonstrated experience in course management and public speaking. Ability to plan, develop, and direct training program initiatives through contact with local governments, state agencies, emergency management stakeholders, and course evaluations. Proven ability to establish and monitor goals and performance standards for a training program, and to manage the operations of a training facility. Leadership and supervisory experience is required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business, education, organizational development or related field preferred. Thorough knowledge of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation programs preferred. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. The selected applicant will be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interests form and undergo a criminal background check to include fingerprinting and DMV check.

For more information please see http://jobs.virginia.gov/

Operations & Management Consultant II
Florida Division of Emergency Management; Collier County, Florida

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of the Public Assistance Grant program, including the ability to oversee others’ learning of the grant program.
  • Skill in supervising staff and keeping record of infrastructure project management or project monitoring.
  • Ability to act as Regional Deputy in the event the Regional Deputy is unavailable.
  • Ability to provide assistance, support and consultation to employees, local governments, and other entities on programmatic and technical issues.
  • Ability to manage time and perform job requirements independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing with Division staff and all levels of government concerning projects and programmatic issues.
  • Ability to supervise others in conducting damage assessments; to assist in the interpretation of data.
  • Ability to monitor and conduct inspections on multiple physical infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrates skill in computer based word processing and spreadsheet programs, for example, Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to travel overnight and to work non-traditional hours during emergency events.

For more information or to apply see, https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?erjob=259253&eresc=ERNOTIFY

Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director
Sheriff’s Office; Pacific County, Washington

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess an associate’s degree or the equivalent experience in public administration with knowledge, understanding, and application of the principles and practices of planning and policy development in an emergency management environment. Applicants will be capable of assisting in planning, development, and maintenance of technical programs and projects and possess the ability to prepare reports, presentations, budgetary analysis, correspondence, and to interpret and assist in the implementation of goals and policies. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to communicate emergency management related information to the general public, governmental bodies, and the council. The position requires a working knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as other software applications normally encountered in an office environment. This position often requires irregular hours including extended shifts in times of emergency and is often required to attend meetings outside the regular workday. Applicant must have the ability to lift 40 pounds, and have possession of, or ability to immediately obtain a valid Washington State motor vehicle operator’s license and proof of auto liability insurance.

Position Summary: Provides staff support to the Director in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of the activities and operations of the Emergency Management Agency. Provides administration and oversight of grant funds, including Homeland Security grants. Assists in coordination and revision of the Emergency Management Comprehensive Plan and Pacific County All Hazard Mitigation Plan. Conducts special studies outlined by the Emergency Management Council and monitors compliance with codes and regulations. May be called upon to provide technical advice to the Director, the Emergency Management Council, and governmental bodies as well as communicate information to the general public. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly with staff and the public to provide quality public service. This position is full time, Grade 13.

Duties will require work county-wide, north county residence preferred. Primary work site-South Bend. For more information or to apply see, www.co.pacific.wa.us

IEM Disaster Response Rapid Reserve Program

Innovative Emergency Management (IEM) is mobilizing its Rapid Reserve Program for any Hazard. Multiple States have tasked IEM with the mission to mobilize and deploy emergency management professionals to augment their existing staff anywhere in the United States in the event that a Hurricane or any other hazard should threaten its borders. IEM’s Disaster Response Rapid Reservists may be activated whenever a disaster occurs of such magnitude and severity that additional resources are necessary to manage and recover from the potentially catastrophic event.

Who should Sign up? Emergency Management professionals who have the expertise and flexibility to be mobilized and deployed at a moments notice, as well as junior emergency management associates that wish to gain significant field experience with respect to catastrophic events.

Positions available:

  • Command and Control Coordinators
  • Operations Officers
  • Plans Officers
  • Logistics Officers
  • State Liaisons
  • Inter-Governmental/Regional Officers
  • Long-Term Recovery Officers
  • Mitigation Officers
  • Public Assistance Officers
  • Individual Assistance Officers
  • Disaster Response Specialists
  • GIS Specialists
  • Transportation/Evacuation Planners
  • Public Information Officers
  • Cost Accountants
  • Administrative Support Specialists

Contact Jamie Quistgaard at jamie.quistgaard@iem.com or go to www.iemrapidreserve.com to apply.

Local Public Health Institute Director
Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Boston, Massachusetts

This position will manage all aspects of the Local Public Health Institute (LPHI), which is a resource for the state’s 351 public health departments and local boards of health for emergency preparedness-related classes and trainings. The Director will be responsible for developing training curriculum, overseeing program evaluation, supervising course instructors and content matter experts, and for expanding both the Institute’s audience and the range of its course offerings.

He/she will work with staff from throughout the many bureaus at the Department of Public Health, and will work closely with the Institute’s Advisory Board to determine the strategic direction of the Institute. One particularly important aspect of the Institute Director’s position is to pursue additional sources of funding from both internal and external sources so that the scope of classes and trainings offered by the LPHI may be expanded beyond emergency preparedness into the many other public health disciplines.

The Emergency Preparedness Bureau is seeking an experienced professional with supervisory or managerial experience, ideally in an organization that specializes in education, health care or public health. The ideal candidate will have proven management skills (both with people and with finances), a record of accomplishment in curriculum development and pedagogical practices (including competency-based trainings, distance-based learning methods, and workforce development practices), and a proven track record of successful grant writing and efficient grant management.

For more information or to apply, click here.

Emergency Management Assistant
Des Moines County Emergency Management; Des Moines County, Iowa

This position assists Coordinator in providing county-wide, multi-level preparedness including, planning, training, exercises, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for major emergencies and disasters. One to two years of technical or business school and four years experience in law enforcement, military, emergency medical services, fire fighting, emergency management, or other emergency response experience. Grants, coordination skills, Microsoft office programs and strong communication skills preferable.

For more information or to apply please see http://www.iowaema.com/iema/helpwanted/

Evaluation Specialist
Yale New Haven Health Office of Emergency Preparedness; New Haven, Connecticut

Bachelor’s degree in Business is preferred 3-5 years experience is required Customer service skills are required

Providing training and evaluating programs are key to the success of the Office of Emergency Preparedness' efforts in meeting the goals and working collaboratively with hospitals, healthcare entities and instructor trainers across the state. Join the team of experts in Emergency Preparedness and use your excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills while working with clinicians, healthcare entities, and other instructors to create components of the training and evaluation, process measures, outcomes and reliability.

You will measure participant satisfaction, methods of training delivery, effectiveness, and overall assessment of courses, including measured competencies, evaluation of performance during drills and exercises and setting expectation standards.

For more information or to apply see http://www.ynhhscareers.org/

Network Development Specialists
Yale New Haven Health Office of Emergency Preparedness; San Mateo, California

Bachelors degree required 3-5 years experience is required

Join Yale New Haven Health Office of Emergency Preparedness Department's satellite California office assisting in the development, coordination, and management of network of programs for federal, state, private, and other entities to better prepare healthcare and other emergency management providers in their response to emergency management, terrorism preparedness and public health emergencies throughout the nation.

Working collaboratively with health systems, hospitals and other health care entities this opportunity provides the challenge of developing solutions to their preparedness needs in the areas of assessment, planning, education and training, and drills and exercise.

This position is grant funded and is coterminous with funding.
Bachelors degree required. Three years experience in planning, project management or healthcare working with various types of healthcare professionals in different settings such as hospital, community, and government required as well as effective communication, administration, teaching, and personnel management skills. Demonstrated ability to organize, support, and motivate network partners and staff with familiarity with developing collaborative networks. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to organize diverse groups and projects, and excellent word processing and Excel skills.

For more information or to apply see, http://www.ynhhscareers.org/

Emergency Management Officer
St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department; St. Charles County, Missouri

JOB DESCRIPTION: Coordinates Division vehicles for scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs as prescribed by Fleet Management. Maintains all vehicle records for the Division of Emergency Management. Operates, maintains, and repairs and/or coordinates repairs of Division’s resource equipment such as 25KVA trailer mounted Diesel generators, boats, marine resource equipment, search and rescue resource equipment, water pumps, chainsaws, outdoor warning siren batteries, etc. Transports and/or tows all resource equipment as required. Tracks Division’s resource inventory and supplies. Makes recommendation to Director on the disposal of Division assets as they become obsolete or unserviceable. Writes and updates procedures for the operations of resource equipment. Maintains appropriate operating and maintenance of equipment. Responsible for picking up parts, orders, equipment for the Division of Emergency Management and maintenance of equipment. Supports Logistics function in the office by finding and reporting new resources in various categories and NIMS resource types. Responsible for maintaining food and water supply at the Emergency Operations Center and Inclement Command Post during emergency activations. Replaces and/or changes outdoor warning siren batteries as needed. Plans resource responses and identifies hazard mitigation opportunities. Compiles information regarding community resources for entry into the Division resource database. Directs temporary workers, Division volunteers, and walk-in volunteers regarding resource deployment, and maintenance needs during major emergencies and disasters. Drives and maintains the Interagency Command Center, (Mobile Command Post) Coordinates National Safety Council CEVO II certified training for I.C.C. drivers and volunteers. Operates and tests communications equipment and public warning systems, including outdoor warning sirens, emergency alert system, cable television override, and Critical Facilities Warning System and warning point alert equipment. Performs Radiological Officer duties in cooperation with state and local authorities as needed. Trains staff, emergency response personnel, and volunteers in the fundamentals of radiological monitoring. Conducts certification classes in the Fundamentals of Radiological Monitoring. Performs field spotter functions during severe weather conditions. On-call 24 hours per day for emergencies or disasters. Performs other duties as assigned.

For more information or to apply see http://hr.sccmo.org/hr/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=70