Senior Emergency Services Coordinator

Under the general supervision of the Emergency Services Supervisor, plans and coordinates the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) emergency management and disaster preparedness program and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Senior Emergency Services Coordinator classification reports to the Emergency Services Supervisor and is located in the ACSO. The position plans, staffs, coordinates, and leads the various programs and activities of the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) under the administration of the ACSO.  This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Emergency Services Supervisor, by the latter classification having responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in the classification of Emergency Services Coordinator II in the County of Alameda classified service. 

OR II

Education:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.  

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience within a public safety, military service, government, or private-sector agency performing duties related to emergency preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, or other related mitigation functions. 

OR III

Education:

Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Communications, or a related field. AND

Experience:

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience within a public safety, military service, government, or private-sector agency performing duties related to emergency preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, or other related mitigation functions.  

Substitution:

Additional work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis in Patterns II and III above.

License:

All candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. 

Special Requirements:

1. A thorough background investigation will be conducted of all prospective employees to ensure they are suitable for law enforcement-related work.
2. Employees may be required to work evening, night, and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays during emergency or disaster situations, and may be called upon on short notice. 

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge, skills and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Emergency management administration, program development, and evaluation.
• Principles of emergency response programs and planning.
• Principles and practices of government operations, including organizational planning and analysis.
• Aspects of emergency services administration, including organizational planning and analysis.
• Principles of community organization and function of state and federal emergency response agencies. 
• Principles of effective oral and written communication.
• Basic principles of supervision and training techniques.
• Emergency management software solutions, Alert and Warning applications.

Ability to:

• Lead, direct, plan, organize, manage, and evaluate the staff and functions of an emergency preparedness, recovery, and response operation.
• Direct and coordinate all levels of personnel and aspects of emergency services administration in an actual emergency or disaster situation.
• Determine emergency service and disaster preparedness program objectives and priorities to achieve an integrated, focused approach to achieve those objectives.
• Formulate and implement policies, plans, and procedures for monitoring and reviewing OES responses in a time of disaster; analyze and evaluate statistical data and reports related to emergency services; and prepare periodic reports required by county, state, and federal agencies.
• Interpret laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Work accurately, effectively, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others such as cities, special districts, county agencies, state and federal, community-based organizations, and other service groups having a role in an emergency.
• Effectively manage, train, develop, and motivate staff.
• Work with computers, software, and other applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.