Description
BASIC FUNCTION
Support the development and implementation of the assigned emergency management program. To provide technical assistance for complex plans, programs, or policies.
We are seeking a skilled EOC Analyst to accelerate the completion of the County’s Emergency Operations Plan and ensure our teams are fully prepared to respond. In this high-impact role, you’ll work side by side with EOC leadership to finish writing and refining our emergency operations plan—laying the foundation for how we respond to any disaster. You will develop and deliver targeted training that equips EOC staff with the knowledge and confidence to act decisively when it matters most. Your expertise will help shape the plans, procedures, and readiness of the County’s entire emergency response system.
This position is temporary through 12/31/2026.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Lead multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary workgroups that may include staff from various Snohomish County departments; local jurisdictional partners; regional, state, and federal stakeholders; as well as representatives from non-governmental organizations, the private sector, community volunteers, and other emergency management related groups.
- Develops, updates, and maintains disaster-related plans or portions of plans, procedures, and checklists. These plans include the Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP).
- Analyzes data and information to identify trends across the County, Region, and State pertaining to the assigned emergency management program.
- Collaborates on the facilitation, and/or evaluation of disaster-related training and exercises to ensure the department’s compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
- Facilitates disaster response as part of a multiagency team in an Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) environment that may be staffed 24 hours a day for protracted periods of time. In this capacity, the incumbent may work extended hours for periods that may last for several days or weeks.
- Leads assigned activities within the Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) such as training ECC staff, maintaining the ECC’s technology and guidelines, and identifying enhancements to the ECC’s readiness.
- Prepares correspondence and reports pertaining to the assigned emergency management program.
- Within the assigned emergency management program, coordinates and plans with internal and external partners; provides technical assistance in support of program goals. Evaluates program performance; and develops policies and procedures to guide program efficiency and effectiveness.
Statement Of Other Duties
- Performs other emergency management functions as required.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Community Planning or related field, AND two (2) years of experience in emergency management or related field; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of L0110 National Emergency Management Basic Academy
Special Requirements
A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.at the time of employment.
Must complete FEMA’s Professional Development Series within one year of hire.
Candidates for employment must successfully pass a criminal background investigation.
Additional Information
Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of:
- the principles and practices of emergency management
- laws, rules, regulations, legislation, and current trends in the assigned emergency management program
- the principles and practices of program planning, organization, budgeting and administration
- the National Incident Management System
Ability To
- plan, organize and manage a comprehensive emergency management program
- effectively lead and participate as a team member to accomplish tasks
- critically analyze information and problem solve
- operate Microsoft Office software packages, including spreadsheet, database, word processing and budget management software
- communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners, agencies, and with the general public
- prepare a variety of correspondence, reports and other written materials
- read, interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules and regulations governing departmental operations including county rules and regulations
- serve in a critical leadership role during disasters, as defined by the Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
SUPERVISION
The employee reports to an Emergency Management Program Manager. The work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, status reports and results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of the work is performed in the usual office environment with travel to off-site locations. Occasional night meetings and work on weekends and holidays may be required. Employees are required to serve when activated in the Emergency Coordination Center or at other locations. As part of a regular rotation, employees serve as the 24-hour DEM Duty Officer and receive calls for assistance, evaluate situations, and utilize broad discretion to provide support to the requesting agency/jurisdiction, including activation of the ECC.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
County Benefits
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement
- Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
- Leave & Holidays
Voluntary Benefits
- Deferred Compensation 457(b)
- Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
- Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
Healthcare Premiums
- Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
- Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.
Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. R
eview the County's ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide
to learn more.
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Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of them review/selection process. A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the genera; online application or supplemental questions; responses such as 'see resume' may not be considered. Do you understand that your responses to the supplemental questions for this position must be supported by your general application/work history detail?
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Do you possess a current Washington State Driver's License or have the ability to acquire one within sixty (60) days of employment?
- Yes
- No, but I have the ability to obtain one within sixty (60) days
- No, I do not have the ability to obtain one
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- No degree
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or greater
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How many years of work experience do you possess in any planning, public safety, social sciences, emergency management or related field?
- No experience to less than one year
- One year experience to less than two years
- Two years' experience to less than three years
- Three years' experience to less than four years
- Four years' experience to less than five years
- Five years' experience to less than six years
- Six years' experience or more
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Are you able to complete the FEMA Professional Development Series within one year of hire?
- Yes
- No
- I have already completed the Professional Development Series
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Describe your involvement in developing and writing comprehensive operational or coordination plans for an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or similar entity. What was your specific role, and what were the key challenges and accomplishments?
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Detail your experience working within Emergency Operations Centers. Highlight specific EOC operational skills, your approach to sustaining capabilities, and any involvement with equipment maintenance or resource management.
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Explain your proficiency with Microsoft applications, including your experience using Microsoft OneDrive for collaboration. Provide specific examples that illustrate your ability to use these tools effectively in a team setting, beyond simply stating your skill level or years of use.
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Share an experience where diversity—whether cultural, professional, or organizational—required you to adjust your approach or role. How did you respond, and what was the outcome?
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Describe a situation in which you made a mistake in your professional work. How did you handle the mistake, and what steps did you take to resolve it and prevent recurrence?
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Describe a time when you joined an established team or organization. How did you approach building relationships, earning trust, and understanding existing team dynamics? What actions did you take to contribute positively to the team culture, and how did you handle any challenges or resistance you encountered?
