What Success Looks Like In This Job
Perform a variety of professional and administrative duties for the Adams County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in related to planning, organizing, implementing and coordinating all programs and activities associated with emergency management operations by working in partnerships with other county employees, county departments/divisions, county management, local, state, and federal agencies, fire and special districts, law enforcement agencies, and the public in delivering effective and innovative services to ensure the safety of the citizens within Adams County.
Note: Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, during normal hours, though some night and weekend hours may be necessary.
Examples of Duties for Success
- Develops relationships with public safety agencies, county government, and other entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchange ideas to ensure the county is prepared to handle emergencies and disasters.
- Develops and defines parameters of projects and programs from general emergency management concepts.
- Conducts and participates in multi-agency incidents and disasters in the county, in Colorado’s North Central Homeland Security Region and in other areas in the State of Colorado.
- Organizes, coordinates, and collaborates with groups of agency representatives in the development and implementation of projects.
- Represents the county and the OEM as a member of emergency management related organizations and at various governmental and professional meetings.
- Compiles and maintains records and provides reports to local, state, federal agencies.
- Participates in local, regional, and state emergency management training, workshops, and conferences.
- Evaluates emergency/crisis incidents, coordinates agency operations and county responses, and follows up with incident after action reports and correction action plans.
- Reviews emergency plans of individual organizations in order to ensure their adequacy and so that they tie in with the county and other local emergency response plans..
- Assists in the preparation of OEM’s annual budget.
- Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services for OEM and for the county through the EOC during an emergency or disaster.
- Researches and prepares applications for grants to provide funding for OEM projects.
- Serves as coordinator for community preparedness programs.
- Serves as coordinator for OEM exercise and training programs.
- Coordinates the county’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) as required by state and federal statute and provide outreach, information, and reporting reminders to county Tier II facilities.
- Serves as 24/7, on-call, OEM Duty Officer on a rotating basis.
- Serves as Adams County Representative to the Mile High Regional Emergency Medical Trauma Advisory Council.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, as required.
Qualifications For Success
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal policy, regulations, guidelines, requirements and laws relevant to assigned duties.
- Knowledge of project and process management.
- Knowledge with emergency support functions as defined in the Adams County Emergency Operations and Recovery Plan (EORP), supporting Annexes, and other local and state plans.
- Knowledge to effectively use personal computers and Microsoft Office software.
- Knowledge of assorted emergency management related computer software applications such as WebEOC, EM Systems, Code Red, etc.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and address problems in a timely and effective manner.
- Ability to establish, to maintain, and to foster positive and harmonious working relationships with co-workers and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to present training and outreach presentations to large and diverse groups.
More Qualifications For Success
- Experience:
- At least three (3) years of experience in emergency management or closely related field required.
- At least two (2) years of experience at a city, county, or state office of emergency management, either during an internship or paid position, is required.
- Prefer upper level EOC experience (EOC Section Chief or EOC Manager) during an exercise or real event at a city or county level.
- Prefer at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considerate in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- License or Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license within two (2) weeks of the hire date.
- Successful completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series when hired and successful completion of the FEMA Advanced Professional Development Series within two (2) year of hire date.
- Successful completion of all courses required under FEMA’s Emergency Management Performance Grant program within one (1) year of hire date.
- Successful completion of the Colorado Emergency Management Academy within two (2) years of hire date (if available).
- Successful completion of the Emergency Manager or Associate Emergency Manager Certification Program from the Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA) or the International Association of Emergency Management (IAEM) within three (3) years of hire date.
- Background Check: Must pass a criminal (CBI) background check.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work in stressful situations.
- Ability to be on-call seven days a week / twenty-four hours per day in order to respond to emergencies, as required.
- Ability to work normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and some nights and weekends, as required.
Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
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Benefits You Expect
- AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
- Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
- Generous Vacation/Sick leave
- Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan
- Short-Term Disability
Plus Some You Might Not Expect
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Fitness Center
- Employee Health Clinics
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Recreation Center Discounts
- Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Wellness programs
- Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in public administration, emergency management, or a closely related field?
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Do you have a working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
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Do you have the ability to obtain the Colorado Emergency Manager, Associate Manager, or equivalent certification within two years of hire?
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Do you have at least two years of experience in an emergency management position (local, state, federal, or private)?
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Do you havea valid Colorado driver's license?
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Have you used marijuana in the last 12 months?
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Have you used any illegal drugs or controlled substances in the past five years for the express intention of producing a feeling of euphoria or to have an altered state of mind for non-medical reasons?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?
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Have you applied to the Adams County Sheriff's Office in the last year and been disqualified in any part of the background process?
