Deputy Emergency Services Coordinator

Deputy Emergency Services Coordinator

$7,718 - $9,383/Monthly*

Bring your emergency management experience to the County of Sonoma's Department of Emergency Management and become a Deputy Emergency Services Coordinator.

Starting salary up to $53.95/hour ($112,600/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities.

In the Department of Emergency Management, Deputy Emergency Services Coordinators (DESCs) plan, develop, coordinate, and train stakeholder groups on a variety of emergency-related programs and projects. They ensure plan compliance with state and federal requirements, recommend emergency services policies and procedures, and staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on a rotating basis during an emergency activation.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the field of emergency management and will possess many of the following:

• Significant emergency management program experience, including experience in long/or largescale emergencies and/or disasters and developing and maintaining emergency plans
• Experience working with stakeholders/partner agencies to develop, coordinate, and/or maintain emergency management-related plans and programs, including: Alert and Warning systems, Functional Response Plans and Annexes (i.e. Mass Care and Shelter, Evacuation, Multi-Hazard), Hazard Mitigation, Operational Readiness, and Resource Management
• Emergency Management coursework
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with government agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to easily relate to audiences of all levels and adjust to a variety of situations
• The ability to shift gears quickly, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Organizational and planning skills including attention to detail, follow-through, and flexibility

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 11/7/24.