The Office of Emergency Services (County OES) is responsible for countywide emergency planning, mitigation, response and recovery activities. The OES works with all County departments and 24 cities, and many non-government organizations. In the event of an emergency, the OES manages the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coordinates the County's disaster response with local, state and federal governments. The Director of Emergency Services oversees the day-to-day administration of the County's disaster preparedness and response program and development of the County's Emergency Operations Plan. One of the primary functions is to ensure that the EOC is in a constant state of readiness.

Does this sound like your passion? Here's your opportunity to make a difference!

The Office of Emergency Services is recruiting for an Emergency Services Officer to assist in the coordination of programs involving the spectrum of preparedness, planning, response, recovery, and mitigation activities.

The Emergency Services Officer is responsible for analyzing and solving problems, writing emergency plans, and facilitating special interest and volunteer programs and projects, as well as coordinating grant projects, including tracking and auditing. Additional duties include the development and implementation of programs in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System.




CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


1) Will provide 24 hour "on call" duty officer coverage as needed, which includes some weekends and holidays.


2) Must pass a background check and physical medical exam required prior to assignment.

3) Travel within and outside the County may be required. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

4) Specialized certifications may be required, depending on assignment.


5) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.



Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must meet one of the Experience Options AND the required Education (or relevant substitution) listed to qualify.

Education:



Possession of a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent completed college coursework).






Note: Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework unless the candidates possess a degree. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.






Experience:

Option 1: One year of experience in an emergency management environment, with the responsibilities of an emergency services officer or coordinator for a public or private enterprise (such as federal, state, county, or city emergency services, or medical or large employer with a dedicated emergency response department) performing duties related to emergency management, preparedness, and/or recovery programs.






Option 2: One year of experience in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)/Incident Command System (ICS) position for at least two Level II (multi-agency) activations that extended over multi-operational periods coordinating and directing emergency management or response efforts.






Note: Ensure the work experience section of your application clearly details qualifying experience, including your specific responsibilities, in order to be considered.








Substitution for Bachelor's degree:

Option 1: Community College Certificate in Emergency Management or Associate's degree (or equivalent complete college coursework) in a related field AND one (1) year of additional qualifying experience.






Option 2: Two (2) years of additional qualifying experience.





Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

One (1) year of recent emergency operations center responder experience.

State/Federal cost recovery knowledge.

Lead experience coordinating field disaster response activities such as Local Assistance Centers and Commodity Points of Distribution.






Selection Process:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.





Apply by August 23, 2024 for Priority Review


Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.