Integrated Preparedness Specialist -Department of Emergency Management (8602 - ESC II)

Integrated Preparedness Specialist - Department of Emergency Management (8602 - ESC II)

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The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (DEM) manages disaster preparation, mitigation, and response; 9-1-1 dispatch, and homeland security grant distribution for the City and County of San Francisco. For more information on the Department of Emergency Management, please visit : sfdem.org .

Application Opening : March 04, 2025

Application Deadline : No sooner than March 18, 2025 (11 : 59 PM PT)

Recruitment ID : PEX-8602-0151483

Appointment Type : This is a Permanent Exempt (PEX) appointment not to exceed three (3) years. This position is exempt from Civil Service Commission rules and incumbents are considered “at will” and serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. This is a full time, 40 hours per week appointment.

The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management is currently hiring one (1) permanent exempt, full-time position in classification 8602 Emergency Services Coordinator II as an Integrated Preparedness Specialist . Under the direction of the Emergency Services Exercise and Training Coordinator, this position is responsible for supporting training, exercise, credentialing, and planning activities that benefit the City's emergency management efforts and supporting the development and implementation of a multi-year Integrated Preparedness Plan.

Additional functions of the Integrated Preparedness Specialist position include, but are not limited to the following :

• Serves as a point of contact for information regarding emergency management trainings, exercises, and the EOC credentialing program.
• Coordinates and presents emergency management training for City employees and emergency responders.
• Coordinates vendor training as needed and ensures vendor-training instructors and course curricula pertain to urban / metropolitan risks and hazards.
• Updates and maintains documentation related to citywide emergency management training need assessments.
• Collects information for DEM's integrated training calendar for dissemination across digital, social, and traditional platforms.
• Produces materials for exercises and training that include other City departments, non-profits, private sector, and regional partners.
• Updates exercise and training materials based on best practices and relevant changes to policies, protocols, and plans.
• Works with the emergency plan writing team to enable appropriate training approaches that integrate the full array of emergency management plans.
• Supports plan development and validation through socialization, exercise development, and other associated work.
• Ensures appropriate training certifications and credentials are recorded for emergency training and exercise completion. Maintains training records and reports for auditing purposes.
• Attends appropriate meetings with other City and / or partner agencies to inform training, exercise, credentialing, and planning needs.
• Serves as 24 / 7 Duty Officer on a rotating basis.
• Responds to local disasters and emergencies and works in the city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions :

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications :

1a. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience in emergency / disaster planning and management or a closely related field; OR

1b. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Emergency Management or a closely related field AND one (1) year of experience in emergency / disaster planning and management or a closely related field; OR

1c. Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Emergency Management or a closely related field; AND

2. Completion of United States Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, Emergency Management Institute Courses : IS 100.b or ICS 100, IS 200.b or ICS 200, and IS 700 / 800; AND

3. Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license (a valid California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment).

Substitution :

Additional experience in emergency / disaster planning and management may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year.

Desirable Qualifications :

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

VERIFICATION : Verification of Education and Experience : Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Note : Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

What else should I know?

SELECTION PROCEDURES : The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) : Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application.

Notes : Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco : Submit your application through this job ad.

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