Emergency Preparedness Coordinator -Part-Time

THE POSITION

As the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (PT) with the City of Hawthorne you will lead, oversee and coordinate emergency services activities in effort to prepare, respond and facilitate recovery programs.  Your role is vital to the community and ensures the City of Hawthorne is capable of responding to variety of critical events, crisis and disasters.

This position reports to the Human Resources Director and/or designee.  The position requires a high degree of independent judgment, problem solving and time management in planning the City’s Emergency Preparedness programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing disaster preparedness activities including but not limited to program development, coordination and/or administration in public or private agency related to emergency management.

Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements

• A valid California class “C” driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of insurance are required at the time of appointment.
• Completion of FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS 300, ICS 400, IS 700 Certification and CalOES Emergency Management Credentialing Certification are highly desirable. Completion and possession of valid current Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Basic Academy administered by FEMA highly desirable.
• andidates not having FEMA ICS and IS 700 Certifications will be required to complete certification within the first year of employment.

  RECRUITMENT PROCESS

   

   

  First Review of applications received will take place the week of September 29, 2025. A complete City employment application, attach a résumé and proof of education are required to be considered for any open position and must be filled out completely, showing clearly that the minimum qualifications are met. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education & training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration.

  The City’s employment application is located at www.cityofhawthorne.org. Please complete all the required information as provided on the form. Do not alter the application.

  City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 with any questions regarding this recruitment.