Job Details

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, The Emergency Services Coordinator plans, develops, and coordinates multi-hazard emergency response and recovery activities in support of the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians; and performs other related duties as required.

This position may be assigned a variety of functions related to emergency services planning and development, resource identification, interagency response coordination, incident assessment, and public education.

DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES

Although other duties may be assigned, the essential duties include the following:

• Plan, develop, and coordinate response to multi-hazard emergency or disaster conditions involving earthquakes, major fire/wildfires, hazardous materials, nuclear incidents, pandemics, imminent/actual flooding, imminent/actual dam failures, and transportation networks.
• Develop and maintain program elements of the Tribe's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and associated functional annexes in accordance with federal and state requirements; review and evaluate tribal, local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they relate to disaster and emergency response program elements.
  Research, analyze, and develop emergency preparedness procedures and resources for all areas of the Soboba Indian Reservation.
• Coordinate with and provide assistance in developing emergency response plans; confer with various public and private agencies and officials in identifying human and material resource needs and in formulating plans for resource mobilization during an emergency; participate in the management and support of designated Emergency Committees.
• Plan, maintain, and coordinate the activation of Emergency Operations Center facilities and equipment; conduct tests of telecommunications, radiological, and other emergency operations equipment.
• Design and conduct emergency management exercises; provide instruction and guidance at emergency management exercise and assist event participants; evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of exercise and event responses.
• Compile documentation used for preparation of detailed reports and applications to state and federal emergency management agencies for reimbursement and financial assistance needed to recover from declared disasters; coordinate and provide support to fire and public safety response teams.
• Receive training in specialized technical fields; develop and conduct in-service programs for emergency response personnel and present public education demonstrations in areas of expertise and/or certification; compile or prepare instructional materials training and public education.
• May coordinate fixed asset design, purchase, and installation; may assist in providing information in the development of a division budget and inventory control.
• Assist with Soboba Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Actively participate in activities directed by the Soboba Tribal Emergency and provide regular reports as to the status of emergency services.

REQUIRED:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major coursework in emergency management, public or business administration, environmental sciences, communications, urban studies, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)
• One year of full-time experience in an emergency management environment, which included primary responsibility for program coordination, project management, or planning, analyzing, and recommending solutions for emergency and disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
• Familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Familiarity with National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (OCS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Designation as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Basic First Aid (obtain within first 90 days of employment)
• CPR (obtain within the first 90 days of employment)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: The principles of planning, developing, and coordinating emergency management services; the techniques of emergency response and recovery; interrelationships, responsibilities, goals, and functions of tribal, local, state, and federal government in planning and implementing emergency management services; emergency communications and computer systems/applications; techniques of training and public speaking; public relations.

Ability to: Anticipate, analyze, and evaluate potential disaster problems; understand and apply tribal, local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and directives governing disaster/emergency preparedness; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals; elicit the cooperation and support of tribal, county and city personnel, and volunteers; prepare comprehensive reports and plans involving detail and coordination; communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

• All applicants are required to complete the pre-screen Background Clearance and Drug Testing.
• Native American preferable and an Equal Opportunity Employer 25 U.S.C.S. 472 et. Seg.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Job is rated for light work exerting 20 pounds of force occasionally. Ability to confidently work in an office related environment as well as in a field related environment.

Miscellaneous:

• This position is required to work nontraditional business hours as needed during emergencies and any other unplanned business interruption.