Under general supervision, performs technical duties related to Incident Command System (ICS) or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and does related or other work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
An employee in this position performs technical duties related to the ICS/EOC functions and tasks.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Operates within a unit of one of the ICS/EOC sections performing an assigned task.
Able to understand provided unit objectives and assignments and relate work to the assignments.
Follow instructions and coordinate effectively with other members of the unit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate: Completion of the ICS 100 course.
AND
Education: Completion of the Introductory Course to the Standardized Emergency Management System (G606).
AND EITHER PATTERN I
Experience: Documented performances as an ICS Specialist task or assignment in one actual incident or two exercises where the full range of Specialist task was performed performed.
OR PATTERN II
Experience: Possession of professional or trade qualifications for the ICS Specialist task for which the candidate will be used.
KNOWLEDGE
Basic principles of emergency planning; basic report writing; principles of effective oral and written communication; good public relations skills.
ABILITY
Work accurately and effectively under pressure; express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work with computers.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for extended periods, standing and walking; occasional driving may be required; Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; Vision-Sufficient overall vision necessary for frequent reading and close-up work; Dexterity-Dexterity sufficient for frequent writing and repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking-Sufficient for frequent hearing/talking on the telephone and in person; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent public contact, concentration and decision making; occasional exposure to grief; Special Conditions-May require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.