What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist 1 - Emergency Management (Civil Service) position at Spokane County?
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Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director, the Program Specialist I will assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of emergency management program activities. Emergency Management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters.This position will have a full range of planning and coordination activities that require broad discretion, accountability and independent determination of priorities for one or more diverse and complex emergency management programs such as: incident support, disaster planning, mitigation, preparedness education, public information, public affairs, and training coordination.*********************************************************************************************************************************TOTAL COMPENSATION: $68,893.99 - $96,397.10 annuallyTotal compensation is an estimate based upon full-time base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices. The starting pay will begin at $25.87 on the pay scale, will have a pay increase after six (6) full months of employment, and will have annual increases thereafter, maxing out at the top step of the pay scale. *********************************************************************************************************************************REQUIRED ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST - Documents MUST be uploaded with your application: Copy of valid Driver's LicenseCopies of the following Certifications: Incidence Command System ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700 and IS 800Copy of DD-214 Member Form 4 (if applicable; see RCW 41.04.010 as to how Veteran's Preference is applied)Copy of Permanent Resident Card AKA "Green Card" (if applicable)Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card / Form I-797 (Notice of Action) / Form I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, if applicable)Official Transcripts from the school of your highest level of education and/or transcripts showing proof of your highest diploma/degree obtained. All transcripts must be official documents; they cannot be uploaded by applicants to your application.Examples: if you graduated high school and have some college credits, but no degree, you will need to order BOTH high school and your college transcripts; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and no additional college, then only order the transcript showing proof of your degree; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree plus additional college, please order BOTH college transcripts, etc. Accepted methods for transcript submission: Electronic Submission: If your school distributes official, electronic transcripts, have your school registrar email the official transcripts directly to: CS@SpokaneCounty.org (electronic transcripts will ONLY be accepted if sent directly by the school registrar or their 3rd party affiliate; applicants may not email transcripts directly)Alternate Arrangements: If your school does not issue electronic transcripts, please email: CS@SpokaneCounty.org to make alternate arrangements. If you have already submitted official transcripts to Civil Service, please do not resubmit; do make sure to verify Civil Service has your transcripts on file. DO NOT SUBMIT RESUME; resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a complete online application.********************************************************************************************TESTING INFORMATION: Essay Questions: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and submit a complete application by the closing deadline of 12:00 PM PST on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, will be emailed a list of essay questions and instructions for submission. Essay responses are due to the Civil Service department no later than 12:00 PM PST on Friday, March 28, 2025. No exceptions. Oral Board Interviews: Oral Board Interview invitations to all qualified applicants that submit complete essays will be sent out by Monday, March 31, 2025. Oral Board Interviews will take place in April 2025, exact dates and times to be determined depending on the number of applicants. Oral Board Interviews must be conducted in-person. Virtual interviews are not permitted. Travel arrangements will be made by the applicant at their own expense.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as an exclusive list of all essential job functions performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary job functions and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all job functions and may be required to perform additional, position specific tasks.Support emergency management program activities in order to achieve departmental strategic goals. Assist in the development and maintenance of emergency management plans and procedures. Work with jurisdictional and agency partners to assist in establishing internal disaster procedures and plans. Assist in the design, preparation, conduct, and evaluation of disaster training and exercises. Support training opportunities specific to emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Serve on committees and task groups relevant to emergency management. Maintain a working relationship with the local, regional, and state emergency management agencies. Assist in the coordination of disaster response in an Emergency Operations Center environment that may be staffed 24 hours a day for extended periods of time. Serve as a department Duty Officer on a rotating basis. Attend trainings and participate in exercises in order to maintain proficiency as an emergency management professional. Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Emergency Management office experience and two (2) years of disaster/emergency planning experience preferred. Successful candidate must have completed must complete the Incident Command System (ICS) courses 300 and 400 within one year of hire.Knowledge of: emergency management principlesoffice procedures and practicesAbility to: deal courteously, professionally, and tactfully with internal and/or external partners, agencies, and the publicwork effectively as a member of a team and with diverse populationscommunicate effectively both orally and in writingfollow verbal and written instructionsoperate computer terminals and applicable software
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director, the Program Specialist I will assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of emergency management program activities. Emergency Management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters.This position will have a full range of planning and coordination activities that require broad discretion, accountability and independent determination of priorities for one or more diverse and complex emergency management programs such as: incident support, disaster planning, mitigation, preparedness education, public information, public affairs, and training coordination.*********************************************************************************************************************************TOTAL COMPENSATION: $68,893.99 - $96,397.10 annuallyTotal compensation is an estimate based upon full-time base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices. The starting pay will begin at $25.87 on the pay scale, will have a pay increase after six (6) full months of employment, and will have annual increases thereafter, maxing out at the top step of the pay scale. *********************************************************************************************************************************REQUIRED ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST - Documents MUST be uploaded with your application: Copy of valid Driver's LicenseCopies of the following Certifications: Incidence Command System ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700 and IS 800Copy of DD-214 Member Form 4 (if applicable; see RCW 41.04.010 as to how Veteran's Preference is applied)Copy of Permanent Resident Card AKA "Green Card" (if applicable)Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card / Form I-797 (Notice of Action) / Form I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, if applicable)Official Transcripts from the school of your highest level of education and/or transcripts showing proof of your highest diploma/degree obtained. All transcripts must be official documents; they cannot be uploaded by applicants to your application.Examples: if you graduated high school and have some college credits, but no degree, you will need to order BOTH high school and your college transcripts; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and no additional college, then only order the transcript showing proof of your degree; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree plus additional college, please order BOTH college transcripts, etc. Accepted methods for transcript submission: Electronic Submission: If your school distributes official, electronic transcripts, have your school registrar email the official transcripts directly to: CS@SpokaneCounty.org (electronic transcripts will ONLY be accepted if sent directly by the school registrar or their 3rd party affiliate; applicants may not email transcripts directly)Alternate Arrangements: If your school does not issue electronic transcripts, please email: CS@SpokaneCounty.org to make alternate arrangements. If you have already submitted official transcripts to Civil Service, please do not resubmit; do make sure to verify Civil Service has your transcripts on file. DO NOT SUBMIT RESUME; resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a complete online application.********************************************************************************************TESTING INFORMATION: Essay Questions: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and submit a complete application by the closing deadline of 12:00 PM PST on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, will be emailed a list of essay questions and instructions for submission. Essay responses are due to the Civil Service department no later than 12:00 PM PST on Friday, March 28, 2025. No exceptions. Oral Board Interviews: Oral Board Interview invitations to all qualified applicants that submit complete essays will be sent out by Monday, March 31, 2025. Oral Board Interviews will take place in April 2025, exact dates and times to be determined depending on the number of applicants. Oral Board Interviews must be conducted in-person. Virtual interviews are not permitted. Travel arrangements will be made by the applicant at their own expense.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as an exclusive list of all essential job functions performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary job functions and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all job functions and may be required to perform additional, position specific tasks.Support emergency management program activities in order to achieve departmental strategic goals. Assist in the development and maintenance of emergency management plans and procedures. Work with jurisdictional and agency partners to assist in establishing internal disaster procedures and plans. Assist in the design, preparation, conduct, and evaluation of disaster training and exercises. Support training opportunities specific to emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Serve on committees and task groups relevant to emergency management. Maintain a working relationship with the local, regional, and state emergency management agencies. Assist in the coordination of disaster response in an Emergency Operations Center environment that may be staffed 24 hours a day for extended periods of time. Serve as a department Duty Officer on a rotating basis. Attend trainings and participate in exercises in order to maintain proficiency as an emergency management professional. Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Emergency Management office experience and two (2) years of disaster/emergency planning experience preferred. Successful candidate must have completed must complete the Incident Command System (ICS) courses 300 and 400 within one year of hire.Knowledge of: emergency management principlesoffice procedures and practicesAbility to: deal courteously, professionally, and tactfully with internal and/or external partners, agencies, and the publicwork effectively as a member of a team and with diverse populationscommunicate effectively both orally and in writingfollow verbal and written instructionsoperate computer terminals and applicable software
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