Management Experience : Not Specified Post Date : 9/27/2012 Contact Information Contact : Marissa Karras Phone : 360-956-1336 Fax : 360-956-1348 Description
THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has seven FTEs and a $2.3 million budget. OEM coordinates disaster preparedness activity in Multnomah County. This includes planning, training and exercises with county staff and departments.
The office receives strategic and policy guidance from senior representatives of County departments with emergency response or support functions and works with local jurisdictions, districts and agencies engaged in emergency planning. A resilient community can potentially reduce the burden on emergency responders in an emergency. OEM works with non-governmental and religious organizations, volunteer groups and businesses to encourage disaster readiness and recovery and to coordinate disaster response.
During an emergency, OEM functions as the state-mandated conduit for obtaining state and federal resources to support local emergency response for the County, cities and districts. It activates and manages the County Emergency Coordination Center which is staffed by employees from various County departments to provide a single location where strategic direction, response coordination and resource support for incident response is carried out. The Office facilitates emergency and disaster declarations. After a disaster, OEM coordinates with state and federal agencies that provide financial assistance.
The Office also contributes to the City of Portland and Multnomah County Climate Action Plan to assess climate-related vulnerabilities, strengths and resiliency; and to collaborate with Metro and state agencies to update hazard mapping and inventories.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Multnomah County is seeking a trusted, dedicated, and creative leader as the next . This position is a member of the County’s executive team and reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate OEM staff to fulfill their mission to coordinate and support the efforts of local government to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural and human caused emergencies and disasters. Through focusing on critical priorities the OEM Director ensures that preventative and preparatory measures are in place to keep Multnomah County disaster resistant and disaster resilient.
The Director must be comfortable with and competent in working with complex, politically sensitive and publicly visible issues involving a wide variety of high-level stakeholders. The ideal candidate will encourage and sustain strong strategic partnerships with customers, colleagues and affiliate agencies to maintain a regional approach to emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
TOTAL COMPENSATION
The annual salary range for this position is $95K-$117K. Multnomah County is an excellent employer offering an outstanding benefit package including health, dental, disability and life insurance; defined benefit pension; 6% of salary contribution to retirement paid by the County; work-life balance; annual public transit pass; vacation and sick leave. For more information about Multnomah County benefits please visit web.multco.us/benefits/new-hire-benefits
Requirements
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience in the emergency management field. Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and experience with Crisis Information Management Software (CIMS) is desired.
Experience utilizing emergency management preparedness programs and principles. Experience making decisions using risk management principles in assigning priorities and resources. Experience managing human resources issues including staffing and performance management. Experience successfully developing and managing budgets and overseeing the administration of federal grants. Experience creating and sustaining broad and sincere relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate communication.APPLICATION PROCESS
Persons interested in this position should submit the following information:
1) A letter specifically addressing qualifications.
2) Salary history.
3) A current resume.
If you have questions regarding this announcement, please call Marissa Karras at 360-956-1336. This position will remain open until filled. In order to be considered for the first round of interviews please submit your application materials by November 2, 2012 to
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