Under the supervision of the Emergency Manager, the person in this position will provide support to the Emergency Management Division and the City of Issaquah. This position will perform a variety of technical tasks in the development, implementation, and delivery of emergency management services such as emergency plans, volunteer organization support, exercise development, community outreach and education, and emergency operations activities. Work will take place remotely and in-office.
EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of our city operations.
The position is open until filled with an anticipated start date of March 16th. - Contribute to emergency and business continuity plans.
- Will assist in Emergency Operations Center response during catastrophic, natural, and man-made disasters.
- Assist with disaster exercises and drills.
- Conduct public outreach in a variety of settings and in multiple formats.
- Assist with updating the emergency management alert and notification and emergency worker databases.
- Complete basic administrative tasks pertaining to the department’s administrative needs.
- Assist with departmental project or program-specific meetings or events.
- Provide excellent customer service via phone, email, or in-person interactions with both internal and external customers.
- A self-starter who is ready to learn andoperateunder uncertainty
- Strong reading and writing skills
- Ability to do research
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Oral communication skills to interact with residents and external partners
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Graphic and Web Design Experience a plus
- Social Media familiarity a plus (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Next Door)
- Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
- Operate office equipment and learn office methods, rules, and policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
