The City of Renton's emergency management program is seeking a team member to fill an Emergency Management Coordinator role. This generalist role offers an opportunity to develop and showcase your planning, training, exercise, outreach, operational, and people skills in emergency management. Renton is committed to internal and external customer service, providing full emergency management services to our diverse community. Bring your solid experience, excellent people skills, desire to learn and grow, and your passion for the emergency management profession to our team.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.

VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.

Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.

State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.

Telework Program: The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate activities and perform related tasks for assigned emergency management and disaster response programs.
Assist in designing and conducting exercises to determine the preparedness, response, and recovery of all City resources in a coordinated emergency response.
Participate in debrief meetings to evaluate the readiness of staff and efficacy of emergency plans.
Assist with the development of budget for assigned programs.
Seek program funding through grant and other opportunities, and maintain documentation related to those funding streams.
Identify, recruit, select, coordinate, and maintain a cadre of instructors/recruiters/ presenters/volunteers and resource staff to support various programs.
Market emergency management programs to various internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in campaigns for community events to increase awareness of emergency preparedness and the role of emergency management.
Assist in developing, designing, and preparing promotional materials for community outreach programs.
Assist in maintaining and updating a variety of communication resources and databases. including, e-mail lists, social media, newsletters, web site, and other external communications.
Develop and maintain program reports and documentation for emergency management program activities and personnel.
Assist with and participate in volunteer recognition programs.
Staff liaison to volunteer emergency management groups as assigned.
Delegate/assign, prioritize, review, and ensure timely completion of duties of volunteers and supplemental staff.
Attend a variety of meetings, community events, training classes and assist in special assignments. May chair such meetings as assigned.
Assist with developing and delivering emergency management training programs to internal and external stakeholders, including preparedness education presentations.
Develop or contribute to assigned emergency plans, ensuring they are locally relevant, compliant with state and federal guidance, and solicit and incorporate stakeholder contributions.
Serve as an on-call duty officer in a rotating assignment, which includes 24/7 during the rotation.
Serve in the City of Renton’s Emergency Operations Center or other assigned locations to support City priorities during emergencies.

Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.

Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.

Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security., or in a related field.
Completion of IS- 100, 200, 700.
Obtain the Certified Emergency Manager credential within 3 years of hire.
Valid Driver’s License.
Successful passing of a required driving record check.

Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions
Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Communicate with City employees and residents.
Lift or move items weighing up to 35 pounds occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally.
Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed
Night meetings may be required.
May be exposed to hazardous conditions while working in emergency situations.

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing or interview process may contact sjacobs@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.

Please consider visiting the City of Renton's Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position also requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint-based records check.

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