Orange County, CA - Santa Ana, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Senior Emergency Management Program Coordinator position is a non-sworn role within the Orange County Sheriff's Department, focused on developing and maintaining disaster and emergency operations plans for the County and the Operational Area organization. The incumbent will serve as a technical advisor to various emergency management bodies and will be involved in plan development related to hazard mitigation, emergency public information, disaster recovery, and logistics. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong emphasis on effective communication and adaptability under pressure. The position also involves participation in disaster response activations, training, and exercises, as well as the development of innovative emergency management technology programs.
Responsibilities
- Develops, edits, coordinates and updates disaster preparedness, emergency operations, and recovery plans for the County and the Operational Area Organization.
- Conducts thorough research and produces accurate, in-depth reports and emergency plans based on factual, historical, and technical information.
- Organizes and maintains working groups representing multiple jurisdictions and disciplines as part of the emergency planning process.
- Coordinates the development, submission, implementation, reporting, and closeout of emergency plans, grant applications, and after-action reports.
- Develops and implements innovative technological solutions to better mitigate against, respond to, and recover from disasters.
- May serve as technical advisor to the County Emergency Manager, the Orange County Emergency Executive Board, Emergency Management Council Subcommittee and County Board of Supervisors.
- Attends, participates in, develops, and conducts emergency management training and exercises as required.
- Prepares after-action reports required at the conclusion of exercises and actual emergencies.
- Interprets and maintains up-to-date data and knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to emergency management.
- Organizes and participates in public education and awareness campaigns related to disaster preparedness and recovery.
- Updates assessments, procedures, and/or plans to ensure compliance with funding requirements which govern emergency management operations.
- Assists with the coordination and activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during actual disasters.
- Assists in maintaining operational readiness for the EOC in advance of disasters, including recommending and implementing facility enhancements.
Requirements
- One year of experience as an Emergency Management Program Coordinator with the County of Orange or other emergency response organization.
- Two years' experience in developing plans, procedures and training programs for a local, State or federal government emergency management program.
- Possession of a valid California Vehicle License, Class C or higher by date of appointment.
- Thorough knowledge of common forms of local government and the interrelationships, responsibilities, goals and functions of local, state and federal government relating to emergency management.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in presenting plans and needs to representatives of agencies within the County emergency organization.
Nice-to-haves
- Certification in Incident Command Systems training 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
- Experience in whole community planning, response and recovery.
- Experience in risk assessments, risk mitigation planning and implementation.
- Experience in managing complex projects.
- Experience in Emergency Operations Plan development.
Benefits
- Performance-based merit increases.
- Salary range increases scheduled for June 27, 2025.
- Continuous recruitment open to the public.
