City of Goleta, CA
Emergency Services Coordinator
City of Goleta, CA, Goleta, California, us, 93116
Salary:
$97,271.10 - $124,145.31 Annually
Location :
Goleta, CA
Job Type:
Full time, exempt
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
2024-021
Department:
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Division:
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Opening Date:
10/14/2024
Closing Date:
11/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
About the Position
The Neighborhood Services Department seeks a highly motivated and experienced Emergency Services Coordinator with education and experience in emergency management to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills and communicates effectively across various platforms, is skilled in organization and planning ahead, quickly "connects the dots" in fast-moving events, can remain calm and decisive under pressure, and effectively collaborates and coordinates with people at all levels in government and non-government organizations, and in the private sector.
About the Division
The City of Goleta's Emergency Management Program is a division of the Neighborhood Services Department and works to prepare the City and its residents and visitors in the event of disaster, working to ensure the City remains open for business during changing and uncertain times. The division works actively to prepare residents, visitors, and local businesses to respond to emergency situations, and it also oversees the City of Goleta's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. For more information about the department and the division,
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed job functions, nor are all listed duties necessarily performed by everyone in this class depending upon business need and changing business practices:
Provide exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous and respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment.Plans, formulates, promotes coordinates and implements programs for emergency management for the City of Goleta.Lead, oversee and implement the City's CERT Program.Lead, oversee and coordinate emergency management activities including developing, implementing, and maintaining the City's emergency preparedness and disaster relief programs; advise City leadership during critical events, crises, and disasters.Develop relations with outside organizations including local, state and federal organizations, American Red Cross, City School Districts, and utility companies; maintain close working relationships to ensure rapid and coherent response in emergency situations.Researches, develops and maintains written comprehensive emergency plans.Oversee and direct a variety of emergency related community education programs including disaster preparedness programs.Coordinates the development of department response plans.Conducts technical studies in disaster planning and analyzes potential disasters within the City.Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff and volunteers.Provides administrative support to the Department Director.Assists department heads, city officials, governmental agencies, volunteer organizations and the public in emergency management activities.Administers, coordinates and presents emergency preparedness training, education and public information programs for City employees, volunteer groups and local civic organizations.Responds to public inquiries regarding city-wide and personal emergency preparedness.Participates in activities of various disaster planning committees and councils.Performs emergency management tasks requiring government action during disasters and major emergencies and acts as liaison with volunteer, state and federal agencies.Prepares grant applications and reimbursement claims for disaster funds recovery with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Develops exercises to test plans and standard operating procedures for city staff annually.Ensure city staff are familiar with the State Disaster Service Worker program and that staff are properly trained in basic ICS roles.Maintains administrative records and inventory of disaster equipment.Prepares budgets for Emergency Services.Other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or a related field.Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing emergency management activities.Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
The four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.Multi-discipline field emergency operations management, including police, fire, emergency medical services (EMS), Red Cross, and public works.City-wide services and processes related to assigned programs.Principles and practices of supervision and training.Public safety response and coordination.Disaster management and recovery.Principles and practices of emergency management program development and implementation.Concepts of emergency management at all levels of government.Intergovernmental relations and political processes.Methods and techniques of disseminating information and soliciting public support.Recent developments related to emergency management programs.Principles and practices of social media platforms (i.e., webpages, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) used for the delivery/receipt of information, marketing, public messaging, and emergency notifications.Basic procedures, methods, and techniques of budget preparation and control.Modern office equipment including computers and applicable software applications.Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, and safety regulations.Ability to:
Develop, manage, and coordinate emergency management programs.Remain calm and effective during emergencies.Lead, direct, and monitor the work of assigned staff during both routine and emergency operations.Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing emergency services and training.Elicit community and organizational support for emergency management programs.Conduct emergency management training within City departments and outside agencies.Manage and coordinate community education programs.Respond to field emergencies and coordinate the response of City resources in significant emergency operations.Assist in writing and revising emergency plans.Analyze state and federal legislation and recommend appropriate changes to City policy.Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.Make persuasive presentations in political, professional, and public environments.Assist in preparing and administering program budgets.Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.Work independently in the absence of supervision.Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Office and field environment; travel from site to site.Physical: Sufficient physical ability to work both in an office setting and operate office equipment and to operate for extended periods at field command posts in all weather conditions; to perform light to moderate lifting and carrying; standing, walking or sitting for prolonged periods of time; mobility to operate in an Emergency Operations Center and field incident command post in austere conditions; operating motorized vehicles.Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
9/80 WORK SCHEDULE:
Optional and subject to Department Director approval.HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE: Subject to approval. Employees must work a minimum of two days in-person, allowing up to three days remote,HOLIDAYS:
13 fixed holidays (at 8 hours each); one floating holiday (8 hours).VACATION:
Annual vacation leave accrual of 88 hours and up to 176 hours after 15 years of service with a maximum accrual of 320 hours. Pursuant to eligibility requirements, employees may have the option to cash out up to 100 hours per fiscal year.SICK LEAVE:
Sick leave accrual of 12 days (96 hours) per year with no maximum accrual.MANAGEMENT LEAVE:
80 hours per fiscal year, allocated on July 1st and prorated the first year based on date of hire.BENEFIT PLAN:
The City provides a monthly Flexible Benefit Plan allowance of $1,460.00 for the payment of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums through the City's benefit program or $1,033.34 for participation in a qualified plan elsewhere.LIFE INSURANCE:
Benefit level equivalent to 1x annual salary to a maximum of $200,000. Premium paid by City.RETIREMENT PLAN:
The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and does not participate in Social Security. New PERS members receive 2% at age 62, average of 3 years' final compensation benefit level and contribute 7.75% of their salary to pension costs. Classic members receive 2% at age 55, single-highest year benefit formula and pay 7.00% of their salary toward pension costsLONG-TERM DISABILITY:
Paid by City.DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN:
Employee-paid deferred compensation plan is available.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT PROGRAMS:
Employee-paid Flexible Spending Account Programs for medical and dependent care expenses are available.COASTAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP:
The City is a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership, which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions.PAID SUPPLEMENTAL PREGNANCY DISABILITY LEAVE AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAID PARENTAL LEAVE:
The City of Goleta will pay the difference between any benefit the employee receives through state SDI or other City-offered group disability insurance plan and 100% of the employee's base salary (not to exceed ten weeks for pregnancy disability and not to exceed six weeks for parental bonding).TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
:
Through participation in the City's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program, employees may be eligible to receive a per-diem benefit of $7.50 per day.
01
Do you possess the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or a related field?
YesNo
02
Please describe your experience, including the employer and time frame, performing increasingly responsible emergency management activities.
03
Please list any special certifications or training related to Emergency Management (e.g., Incident Command System) you have achieved. If none, type "none."
Required Question
$97,271.10 - $124,145.31 Annually
Location :
Goleta, CA
Job Type:
Full time, exempt
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
2024-021
Department:
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Division:
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Opening Date:
10/14/2024
Closing Date:
11/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
About the Position
The Neighborhood Services Department seeks a highly motivated and experienced Emergency Services Coordinator with education and experience in emergency management to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills and communicates effectively across various platforms, is skilled in organization and planning ahead, quickly "connects the dots" in fast-moving events, can remain calm and decisive under pressure, and effectively collaborates and coordinates with people at all levels in government and non-government organizations, and in the private sector.
About the Division
The City of Goleta's Emergency Management Program is a division of the Neighborhood Services Department and works to prepare the City and its residents and visitors in the event of disaster, working to ensure the City remains open for business during changing and uncertain times. The division works actively to prepare residents, visitors, and local businesses to respond to emergency situations, and it also oversees the City of Goleta's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. For more information about the department and the division,
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed job functions, nor are all listed duties necessarily performed by everyone in this class depending upon business need and changing business practices:
Provide exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous and respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment.Plans, formulates, promotes coordinates and implements programs for emergency management for the City of Goleta.Lead, oversee and implement the City's CERT Program.Lead, oversee and coordinate emergency management activities including developing, implementing, and maintaining the City's emergency preparedness and disaster relief programs; advise City leadership during critical events, crises, and disasters.Develop relations with outside organizations including local, state and federal organizations, American Red Cross, City School Districts, and utility companies; maintain close working relationships to ensure rapid and coherent response in emergency situations.Researches, develops and maintains written comprehensive emergency plans.Oversee and direct a variety of emergency related community education programs including disaster preparedness programs.Coordinates the development of department response plans.Conducts technical studies in disaster planning and analyzes potential disasters within the City.Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff and volunteers.Provides administrative support to the Department Director.Assists department heads, city officials, governmental agencies, volunteer organizations and the public in emergency management activities.Administers, coordinates and presents emergency preparedness training, education and public information programs for City employees, volunteer groups and local civic organizations.Responds to public inquiries regarding city-wide and personal emergency preparedness.Participates in activities of various disaster planning committees and councils.Performs emergency management tasks requiring government action during disasters and major emergencies and acts as liaison with volunteer, state and federal agencies.Prepares grant applications and reimbursement claims for disaster funds recovery with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Develops exercises to test plans and standard operating procedures for city staff annually.Ensure city staff are familiar with the State Disaster Service Worker program and that staff are properly trained in basic ICS roles.Maintains administrative records and inventory of disaster equipment.Prepares budgets for Emergency Services.Other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or a related field.Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing emergency management activities.Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
The four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.Multi-discipline field emergency operations management, including police, fire, emergency medical services (EMS), Red Cross, and public works.City-wide services and processes related to assigned programs.Principles and practices of supervision and training.Public safety response and coordination.Disaster management and recovery.Principles and practices of emergency management program development and implementation.Concepts of emergency management at all levels of government.Intergovernmental relations and political processes.Methods and techniques of disseminating information and soliciting public support.Recent developments related to emergency management programs.Principles and practices of social media platforms (i.e., webpages, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) used for the delivery/receipt of information, marketing, public messaging, and emergency notifications.Basic procedures, methods, and techniques of budget preparation and control.Modern office equipment including computers and applicable software applications.Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, and safety regulations.Ability to:
Develop, manage, and coordinate emergency management programs.Remain calm and effective during emergencies.Lead, direct, and monitor the work of assigned staff during both routine and emergency operations.Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing emergency services and training.Elicit community and organizational support for emergency management programs.Conduct emergency management training within City departments and outside agencies.Manage and coordinate community education programs.Respond to field emergencies and coordinate the response of City resources in significant emergency operations.Assist in writing and revising emergency plans.Analyze state and federal legislation and recommend appropriate changes to City policy.Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.Make persuasive presentations in political, professional, and public environments.Assist in preparing and administering program budgets.Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.Work independently in the absence of supervision.Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Office and field environment; travel from site to site.Physical: Sufficient physical ability to work both in an office setting and operate office equipment and to operate for extended periods at field command posts in all weather conditions; to perform light to moderate lifting and carrying; standing, walking or sitting for prolonged periods of time; mobility to operate in an Emergency Operations Center and field incident command post in austere conditions; operating motorized vehicles.Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
9/80 WORK SCHEDULE:
Optional and subject to Department Director approval.HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE: Subject to approval. Employees must work a minimum of two days in-person, allowing up to three days remote,HOLIDAYS:
13 fixed holidays (at 8 hours each); one floating holiday (8 hours).VACATION:
Annual vacation leave accrual of 88 hours and up to 176 hours after 15 years of service with a maximum accrual of 320 hours. Pursuant to eligibility requirements, employees may have the option to cash out up to 100 hours per fiscal year.SICK LEAVE:
Sick leave accrual of 12 days (96 hours) per year with no maximum accrual.MANAGEMENT LEAVE:
80 hours per fiscal year, allocated on July 1st and prorated the first year based on date of hire.BENEFIT PLAN:
The City provides a monthly Flexible Benefit Plan allowance of $1,460.00 for the payment of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums through the City's benefit program or $1,033.34 for participation in a qualified plan elsewhere.LIFE INSURANCE:
Benefit level equivalent to 1x annual salary to a maximum of $200,000. Premium paid by City.RETIREMENT PLAN:
The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and does not participate in Social Security. New PERS members receive 2% at age 62, average of 3 years' final compensation benefit level and contribute 7.75% of their salary to pension costs. Classic members receive 2% at age 55, single-highest year benefit formula and pay 7.00% of their salary toward pension costsLONG-TERM DISABILITY:
Paid by City.DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN:
Employee-paid deferred compensation plan is available.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT PROGRAMS:
Employee-paid Flexible Spending Account Programs for medical and dependent care expenses are available.COASTAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP:
The City is a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership, which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions.PAID SUPPLEMENTAL PREGNANCY DISABILITY LEAVE AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAID PARENTAL LEAVE:
The City of Goleta will pay the difference between any benefit the employee receives through state SDI or other City-offered group disability insurance plan and 100% of the employee's base salary (not to exceed ten weeks for pregnancy disability and not to exceed six weeks for parental bonding).TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
:
Through participation in the City's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program, employees may be eligible to receive a per-diem benefit of $7.50 per day.
01
Do you possess the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or a related field?
YesNo
02
Please describe your experience, including the employer and time frame, performing increasingly responsible emergency management activities.
03
Please list any special certifications or training related to Emergency Management (e.g., Incident Command System) you have achieved. If none, type "none."
Required Question