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Delta County Emergency Management Coordinator in Delta, Colorado
POSITION: Emergency Management Coordinator
The Emergency Management Coordinator will lead a variety of professional duties in support of Emergency Management to help Delta County prepare for, protect and mitigate against, respond to and recover from natural and man-made disasters. This position will lead several critical areas of emergency preparedness including development and maintenance of emergency plans, development of hazardous material response plans and capabilities, lead the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), the Integrated Preparedness Plan; and provide community outreach to share preparedness messages with the Delta County community.
DUTIES: * Ability to make sound judgements and decisions during emergency or stressful situations. * Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information. * Ability to work under pressure and establish work priorities. * Ability to work independently as well as work effectively within a team environment where you may be asked to lead and provide direction and guidance and problem-solving skills to manage emergency situations appropriately. * Strong written and oral communication skills with experience effectively speaking before public gatherings and leading meetings, * Ability to confidently interact with and work alongside diverse groups, including but not limited to county and outside agency representatives, senior leadership, the media, public, elected and appointed officials and be able to implement conflict management skills while working in various high stress situations. * Strong computer and technology skills required including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite; ArcGIS, WebEOC and other emergency management related programs. * Demonstrated ability to develop and write professional and practical emergency plans, processes, policies and procedures. * Experience setting up, and using Windows computers, printers, sound system equipment and virtual meeting systems (Google Meet, ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, etc.). * Ability to be flexible and switch between projects and prioritize work based on deadlines and current situations and adjust daily schedule to meet department needs is required. * Knowledge of CAMEO, MarPlot, CAMEO Chemicals and Tier II Submit for managing Tier II Data and basic knowledge of the Environmental Protection and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) and related Colorado Statutes and authorities;
REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in emergency management, fire science, homeland security, communications, urban planning, environmental science, or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university is strongly prefe * At least two-years work experience in emergency management, emergency community engagement, planning, fire, EMS, law enforcement, dispatch or occupational health and safety is strongly preferred. * For non-degree applicants, a combination of training and experience may be considered. Candidates must have minimum of five (5) years' experience in emergency services, i.e. * Incident Command/Federal Emergency Management Training must be completed within 1-year of hire * Candidate must pass a background investigation including a national fingerprint check prior to hiring. * Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
WAGE: $62,130/ Year
BENEFITS: County Paid Benefits (Health/ Disability Insurance, Retirement, Paid time-off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
SHIFTS: Full-time - 40 hours per week
JOB SITE: Delta, CO
Applications will be accepted until position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website.
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