Emergency Response and Incident Command Instructors (Temporary) - 2 positions

Why This is a Great Opportunity: 
Are you looking to connect with the Pierce County Emergency Management Community, pass on your knowledge and train the next generation of emergency management and first responder professionals, or earn extra money using your expertise to further the sustainability of emergency management at Pierce County? This may be the opportunity you are looking for.
 
Pierce County Emergency Management is recruiting for 2 Emergency Response and Incident Command Instructors to increase our instructor cadre.

Anticipate training opportunities will be held 2 to 4 times a quarter.  Trainings are conducted on weekdays and weekends.
 
Why It's a Great Department: 
We manage local and regional emergencies and thereby make our community safer. We create sustainable communities and enhance public safety by empowering all who work, govern, live in and visit to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all types of hazards and disasters.  We also foster a team and family environment. Pierce County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) was one of the first counties nationally to be accredited through the rigorous Emergency Management Accreditation Program. It is the mission of the Department to create resilient communities and enhance public safety by empowering the whole community in Pierce County to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all types of hazards, emergencies, and disasters. If you're looking to become a member of our team working towards ensuring our region remains prepared for anything, bring your public safety, leadership, and strong people skills to Pierce County Emergency Management. For more information about our great organization please visit by clicking HERE

How to be Successful in the Role: 
Come into the department with strong customer service skills, impeccable reliability, the capability to work a flexible work schedule, and a natural ability to teach your expertise to our emergency management professionals.  
 
Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Be a member of a team of training professionals.
• Facilitate and train first responders, emergency management, and key stakeholders as needed.
• Determine effectiveness of training classes and procedures; recommend and implement changes.
• Establish and maintain a training library.  

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of experience in practical application of Law Enforcement, Fire Service or ICS training.
• Instructor certified for ICS 300/400 classes or
• Instructor certified for Active Shooter Response techniques to include Multi-Assault Counter-Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) and Rescue Task Force (RTF) concepts or
• Instructor certification per NFPA 1670.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• ICS 300 and 400 
• Scenes of violence training 
• Active shooter/terrorism training
• Confined space training
• Rope rescue training
• Structural collapse training
• Trench rescue training
• Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations including fingerprinting.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• To be considered all applicants must submit a resume with their application.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
 
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.   Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?  

Salary : $45