County of Alameda

Senior Emergency Services Coordinator (#8723)

Bargaining Unit: ACMEA - Non-Sworn Sheriff Dept (029)
$40.30-$49.00 Hourly / $3,224.00-$3,920.00 BiWeekly /
$6,985.33-$8,493.33 Monthly / $83,824.00-$101,920.00 Yearly

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DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Emergency Services Supervisor, plans and coordinates the Alameda County emergency management and disaster preparedness program and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Senior Emergency Services Coordinator classification, plans, staffs, coordinates, and leads the various programs and activities of the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) under the administration of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Emergency Services Supervisor, by the latter classification having responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of staff. Employees must be willing to be on call and available on a 24-hour-a-day basis.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each employee in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Leads, trains, and provides guidance to Emergency Services Coordinators, and other staff who provide administrative support for the OES.
Leads the development and maintenance of emergency response plans, manuals, standard operating procedures, after-action reports, and program assessments by utilizing local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines and requirements to ensure plans are integrated with emergency response plans of other agencies.
Assists the Emergency Services Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the OES and maintains the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Coordinates plans and conducts emergency preparedness and response training, periodic disaster drills, and exercises for applicable county departments, other government agencies, and community agencies involved in emergency preparedness and response, as well as the general public.
Assists in the monitoring of legislative actions as they pertain to emergency management.
Prepares a variety of intricate reports, including threat analysis, event reports, damage assessment, and reimbursement claims for state and federal agencies.
Develops and writes grant proposals, performs ongoing management of assigned grants, and monitors grants for compliance with grant language and applicable local, state, and federal guidelines.
Identifies training needs of local government jurisdictions and county personnel in emergency procedures. Develops, coordinates, maintains records, and conducts training on emergency plans and procedures, Emergency Operations Center, Incident Command, and state or federal response training.
Keeps informed of new technology, trends, and techniques in the areas of emergency response and disaster relief.
Coordinates staffing, equipment, and supplies for the EOC and other predesignated facilities; updates and maintains contact information and resource listings for individuals needed for emergency operations.
Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in the classification of Emergency Services Coordinator II in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Education:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or a related field.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience within a public safety, military service, government, or private-sector agency performing duties related to emergency preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, or other related mitigation functions.

Substitution:

Additional work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis in Pattern II above.

OR III

Education:

Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or a related field.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience within a public safety, military service, government, or private-sector agency performing duties related to emergency preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, or other related mitigation functions.

Substitution:

Additional work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis in Pattern III above.

License:

All candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Special Requirements:

A thorough background investigation will be conducted of all prospective employees to ensure they are suitable for law enforcement related work.
Employees may be required to work evening, night and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays during emergency or disaster situations, and may be called upon on with short notice.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge, skills and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

Emergency management administration, program development, and evaluation.
Principles of emergency response programs and planning.
Principles and practices of government operations, including organizational planning and analysis.
Aspects of emergency services administration, including organizational planning and analysis.
Principles of community organization and function of state and federal emergency response agencies.
Principles of effective oral and written communication.
Basic principles of supervision and training techniques.
Emergency management software solutions, Alert and Warning applications.

Ability to:

Lead, direct, plan, organize, manage, and evaluate the staff and functions of an emergency preparedness, recovery, and response operation.
Direct and coordinate all levels of personnel and aspects of emergency services administration in an actual emergency or disaster situation.
Determine emergency service and disaster preparedness program objectives and priorities to achieve an integrated, focused approach to achieve those objectives.
Formulate and implement policies, plans, and procedures for monitoring and reviewing OES responses in a time of disaster; analyze and evaluate statistical data and reports related to emergency services; and prepare periodic reports required by county, state, and federal agencies.
Interpret laws, regulations, and guidance.
Work accurately, effectively, and make sound decisions under pressure.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others such as cities, special districts, county agencies, state and federal, community-based organizations and other service groups having a role in an emergency.
Effectively manage, train, develop, and motivate staff.
Work with computers, software, and other applications.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

JE:nt l0/81

HC:pb Revised: 5/18/87

Oldspec: 0823h

TE:jc Revised: 8/4/00

Newspecs: 8723

CSC Date: 8/30/00

AM:cs Revised 10/11/13

CSC Date: 10/30/13

NLB:cs Revised 2/23/16

CSC Date: 3/30/16

SA:saa Revised 08/27/2024

CSC Date:10/02/24

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1^st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.