Emergency Services Officer
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Salary : $73,528.00 - $100,422.40 Annually Location : San Bernardino, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 24-44809-01 Department: County Administrative Office Opening Date: 08/10/2024 The JobSALARY INCREASES3% Effective October 2024/2025 (Salary Increases contingent upon Property Tax Revenue for previous fiscal year.) Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. The 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 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. EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGECONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT1) 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 RequirementsCandidates 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. Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain @hr.sbcounty.gov . Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) ###-####. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Specialized Fire Services MOU The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits, please click A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) ###-#### or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at 01 Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work history experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

02 Qualifying Experience: Indicate which Experience option you meet below:

• 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.
• I do not meet any of the options listed above.

03 Identify the employer(s) where you received your qualifying experience. Describe any experience in an Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System, including the positions you staffed, activation level, and incident type. Ensure this employer is included and responsibilities are fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate N/A. 04 Qualifying Education/Substitution: Indicate which Education Option or Substitution you meet below:

• I possess a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent completed college coursework).
• I am substituting a 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.
• I am substituting two (2) years of additional qualifying experience for the required education.
• I do not meet any of the options above.

05 If you have not completed a degree but have equivalent units, a list of coursework is required. List your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in Emergency Management or related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned. Example: CSUSB, Intro to Business Administration, Bus 100, 4 qtr units You may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a qualifying degree do not need to provide list of coursework and should write in degree title. 06 Certifications: Indicate the certificates you have successfully completed.

• International Association of Emergency Managers Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• California Emergency Manager (CA-EM)
• California Professional Emergency Manager (CA-PEM)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency Professional Development Series (PDS)
• Technician Class License (basic ham radio operator) or higher
• None of the above

07 Emergency Management Training: Indicate the Emergency Management trainings you have successfully completed.

• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
• ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
• IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• IS-703: NIMS Resource Management
• IS-706: NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid - An Introduction
• IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
• Introduction to Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
• None of the above

08 Additional Certifications/Training: List any other certifications and trainings that you have completed related to emergency management, which are not listed above. 09 Describe your role in the development of an Individual Preparedness Plan. Please include the level of government (City, County, State, etc.) and number of people in the organization. 10 Access and Functional Needs Training: Indicate the training you have completed in this area below.

• IS0368: Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Operations
• Functional Assessment Service Team (FAST)
• G/L 0192: Integrating Access and Functional Needs Instructor Development Course
• HHS/ASPR: Access and Functional Needs
• N/A

11 Describe your experience working in a Disability, Access, and Functional Needs (DAFN) role in an EOC or Shelter. Please provide the length of the assignment and whether you had a leadership role. 12 Community Outreach and Volunteer Management Training: Indicate the training you have completed.

• Community Emergency Response Team Trainer (CERT TTT or CERT Instructor)
• IS-244.b: Developing and Managing Volunteers
• E/G/L 0288: Local Volunteer and Donations Management
• E/G/L 0289: State Volunteer and Donations Management
• N/A

13 Describe a volunteer management program that you oversaw. Please include the average number of volunteers and their skill sets. 14 Describe your experience in building and working with a countywide Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) group. Please include the number of organizations in the VOAD group and organizational types (non-profit, faith, etc.) that were members. 15 Describe your experience with maintaining, and updating large jurisdiction emergency operations plans and hazard mitigation plans including coordination efforts with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure timely development and updates of plans and annexes. 16 **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS** We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox. For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources. Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

17 Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

18 Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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