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Under general direction, performs the most responsible and complex duties in support of the county-wide emergency services program including disaster preparedness and county response, and recovery efforts.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a single position, management class allocated only to the Office of Emergency Services (OES). Working under minimal management and instruction, the incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative while coordinating the work of professional and other staff performing tasks related to comprehensive emergency preparedness, response, and recovery service throughout the County.
Reports To
Director of Emergency Services
Classifications Supervised
Staff Service Analyst I/II
Typical Qualifications
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
- A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Fire Science, Emergency Management, or a closely related field or
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience and training in emergency management processes, disaster planning, and/or emergency management exercise design and training.
- Additional progressively responsible experience as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.
- Supervisory experience is highly desirable but not required.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to visit sites and attend meetings. May operate the Mobile Incident Command Vehicle when needed for operational area response. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen for prolonged periods of time. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
May require unusual or prolonged work hours during emergencies or disasters and during training programs. May be required to attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Must be able to implement appropriate response to any County emergency within 30 minutes of being notified.
Special Requirements:
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
- Within the first thirty days of employment, the incumbent must complete the required online ICS certification courses which are required for grant funding.
- Applicants must pass background screening.
DISCLAIMER: The duties and responsibilities listed are intended to be generally descriptive of the types of essential functions performed by positions allocated to this classification, but not an exhaustive list of all the duties which may be performed. Therefore, this classification description is not a complete statement of every duty or responsibility but does list the essential functions of the job. The County of Siskiyou reserves the discretion to add or modify typical duties of a position as necessary for effective department operations.