Emergency Management Program Coordinator

Emergency Management Program Professional

King County's Office of Emergency Management is looking for an Emergency Management Program Professional to join our team. Position is responsible for working on regional preparedness and emergency operations projects focused on comprehensive emergency management planning involving inter-agency, inter-jurisdictional, and multi-disciplinary coordination in King County. Be a key player in the planning and development for present and future services. This role involves daily interaction with senior-level management, elected officials, and multiple intergovernmental partners. Requires a self-starter who is interpersonally and politically savvy, can work on multiple projects, and is a great problem solver.

Scope of Job Duties : To be considered for this opportunity, you must demonstrate the knowledge, skill and ability to :

• Coordinate components of emergency management programs focused on strategic, operational, and tactical response planning which may include complex components of hazard and threat identification, risk assessment, emergency planning, capability development, training and exercises, event planning, and grant and contract management.
• Deliver training for comprehensive emergency management plan concepts; facilitate emergency support function groups and coordinate with regional partners.
• Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operational readiness activities including writing procedures and coordinating maintenance of equipment, training, and exercises.
• Develop, plan, and facilitate workshops for stakeholders and legislative / executive mandated committees.
• Analyze and assist with developing recommendations for process improvement, reducing waste, and promoting value-added activities during day-to-day operations, and during EOC activations.
• Promote, support, and facilitate regional coordination, communication, and collaboration, to unify and / or connect region-wide emergency management practices.
• Act as a Duty Officer.

We are looking for candidates who :

The application process : This is an exciting opportunity open to all applicants. A King County Application (paper or electronic) is required. We highly encourage you to include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials. This position is represented by PROTEC17 - Emergency Management. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Brittney Marzest at bmarzest@kingcounty.gov.

Necessary special information - Successful candidates for this position must be able to :

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :