Emergency Management Coordinator
Are you a master Emergency Management Coordinator who keeps a level head in the face of chaos? Do you have the ability to prepare for the worst and hope for the best? If so, we encourage you to apply for our Emergency Management Coordinator contract position, where you will use your unique skills to develop plans for preparedness, response, and recovery from unusual emergencies. Join the team that seeks to create safer, resilient communities in Maricopa County!
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management prepares for / responds to, and recovers from large-scale community disasters. Some of our partners include local and state governments, industry leaders, universities, and community organizations active in disaster response. One of our divisions is Security Services, which provides a strong safety & security atmosphere through a superior level of professionalism and outstanding customer service. We affirmatively promote, preserve, and enhance a safe, secure, comfortable, and welcoming environment for all County residents. Our responsibilities are to the people and safeguarding and protecting all County assets assigned to our care. Join our team to continue our efforts to keep our residents safe from disaster.
Proud to Offer :
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits including access to our on-site center, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
We Require :
Two years of professional experience in program or project management for emergency operationsBachelor's degree in public or business administration, emergency management, communications, or a related fieldA combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basisOther Requirements :
Valid Arizona driver's license upon hireCompletion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800, IS-120.c, IS-230.d, IS-235.c, IS-240.b, IS-241.b, IS-242.b, IS-244.a, and IS-2200 or the ability to complete within one year of the hire dateExperience utilizing National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)Works a rotational schedule as an on-call duty officer on a recurring basis after hours and on weekendsWe Also Value :
Master's degree in emergency management or Homeland Security from an accredited college or universityExperience working in local, state, tribal, or federal emergency managementExperience working in an Emergency Operations Center during a disaster or emergencyFEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) and Advanced Professional Series (APS) Certificates of CompletionCompletion of or progress towards the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager or Associate Emergency ManagerJob Contributions :
Assist in the planning, implementation, training, and exercise associated with emergency management programs and projects, including Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) incident response and preventative radiological / nuclear detection and interdiction initiativesDevelop, coordinate, and / or conduct all-hazards training and exercises for the County, cities, towns, and related government and partner agencies per departmental Training and Exercise Plans and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program guidanceDevelop, coordinate, and evaluate emergency operations plans and / or continuity of operations plans of the County, cities, towns, and related government and partner agenciesAssist in preparing and coordinating the County's all-hazards emergency and disaster-related preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery standard operating procedures / guides and associated checklistServe as essential personnel in the County, partner city, town, and tribal nation's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies and exercises on a 24 / 7 basisConduct and support community all-hazards education and outreach activities, and work with county departments to enhance employee and family preparednessServe as the department's principal point of contact for assigned department programs or projectsAbide by policies and procedures to provide timely, coordinated, and accurate crisis and emergency risk information to the public, media, and local governmental agenciesDevelop and implement new initiatives to maximize effectiveness and efficiency in pursuit of departmental, County, and regional all-hazard preparedness, response, and recovery objectivesOther Job Duties as assignedWorking Conditions :
Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantlyPosition is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditionsSelection Procedure :
Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.