Director of the Office of Emergency Management

Base Pay :  $95,000 - $117,000 /Year Other Pay :  Outstanding Benefit Package Employee Type :  Full-Time Industry :  Government - Civil Service Manages Others :  Yes Job Type :  Government
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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Employee Type :  Full-Time Industry :  Construction Manages Others :  No Job Type :  Accounting Education :  2 Year Degree Experience :  At least 5 year(s) Relocation Covered :  No Post Date :  9/15/2012 Contact Information Ref ID : A6522B8A16258126F4noG1456E37  Description DESCRIPTION
Charlotte, North Carolina based General Contractor in search of Accounting/Management Assistant to join growing company.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
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-Processing Invoices and Pay Applications
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-Monthly Close
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Banking - Financial ServicesManages Others: Not SpecifiedJob Type: Accounting
FinanceReq'd Education: Not SpecifiedReq'd Experience: Not SpecifiedReq'd Travel: Not SpecifiedRelocation Covered: Not Specified Contact: RecruiterPhone: 203-324-3399Fax: 203-348-9166 Ref ID: 00720-116375 Job DescriptionClassification:  Accountant - Senior

Compensation:  $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Senior Accountant Financial Services 85K and Bonus.

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Job Description
A recent relocated company in the Sacramento area is looking to fill positions with candidates who have experience with key office management functions including:

Job Duties:

Performs a variety of administrative functions. Maintains and assists in creating data management systems Involved in general project management and purchasing Assists in processing payroll, accounts payable/accounts receivable  Assists with HR functions, on-boarding procedures, policy implementation, and corporate benefits Generates reports, handles multiple projects, and prepares and monitors invoices and expense reports. May assist with compiling and developing the annual budget. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Reports to corporate head Works well with customers, support staff and sales

 

Benefits available from first day of assignment acceptance include:

Medical Dental Positive Work Environment 


 


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Employee Type :  Full-Time Industry :  Accounting - Finance Manages Others :  No Job Type :  Accounting Experience :  Not Specified Relocation Covered :  No Post Date :  8/27/2012 Contact Information Ref ID : 2082  Description The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional association of CPAs, with approximately 350,000 members, including CPAs in business and industry, public practice, government, and education; student affiliates; and international associates. We set ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies; federal, state and local governments; and non-profit organizations. We also develop and grade the Uniform CPA Examination.



Please respond via our website at www.aicpa.org/careers and post your resume directly online with us.

Purpose:
The is part of the AICPA management accounting team. The position will work to develop resources and content and will be an advocate for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs) and other AICPA members working in business, industry and government.

Reports To:
Senior

Direct Reports:
None

Required Competencies: Teamwork and consensus buildingDeep management accounting experienceExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsExcellent presentation skillsStrong project management skillsHands on and detailed oriented with the ability to see broader implications.Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment while using influence to forward the team's agenda.Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships and work with a group of volunteer members collaboratively and respectfully, and to leverage these members as a resource for AICPA while respecting their time and the needs of their businessThe successful incumbent will be an accomplished manager with skills in public relations, strategic planning, consensus building with an open mind and well-rounded professional experiences.

Inform and educate members Working with colleagues across the AICPA and its joint venture partner the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, support development of management accounting research reports, tools, professional development, publications and other resources for CGMAs and CPAs in industry.Develop new management accounting resources and tools for use by members.Review and evaluate current business and accounting news and trends for impact on CPAs practicing the profession in industry roles and for possible communication to CGMA and industry members through newsletters, articles and/or websites.Help identify the top issues and technologies affecting the profession and integrate, as applicable, into AICPA products, programs and services.Represent AICPA on special projects relating to content development for members.Use various means of communication (print, electronic, in person, etc.) to educate the membership about financial accounting and reporting, management accounting and reporting, corporate governance and other issues of interest to CGMAs and CPAs working in industry and government. Educate and influence colleagues Incumbent is responsible for establishing and developing working relationships with various teams within the AICPA and CIMA to assure that members interests are considered in all activities and initiatives. Enthusiastically represent CGMA, industry and government member constituency with colleagues and leadership (volunteer and staff) throughout the AICPA; educating and influencing them to support the AICPA mission and vision to deliver products, programs, and services to members that meet and exceed their expectations. Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other AICPA and CIMA teams in a product-oriented mode: conferences, publications, CPA2Biz, etc. in creating deliverables for membersOutreach Take advantage of opportunities for speaking engagements at AICPA, state society and other professional events, to promote and educate on the AICPA, CGMA and the CPA's role in business, industry and government organizations.Respond to member inquiries on a timely basis, whether they are written, e-mail, telephone or otherwise communicated. Member Contact Along with the Director and the other Sr. Technical, Technical and Project Managers provide senior staff support to the Business & Industry Executive Committee (BIEC), and a variety of volunteer task forces such as the Government Performance Accountability Committee (GPAC).Coordinate and facilitate sub-committee meetings and represent AICPA as staff liaison including managing the preparation of agendas, keeping notes, preparing and distributing meeting highlights on a timely basis following each meeting, etc. Expected Metrics: Development/completion of project/program timelines. Feedback from sponsors, cross-teams, colleagues, customers, etc. Depth, number and quality of improvements. Projects completed on time, budget, and schedule.New processes identified for improvement with sponsor/business owner buy-in.Team metrics for member enrollmentContent metrics, including resource downloads, website usage and newsletter subscriptions

CPA and CGMA designations are essential, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in business and industry.BA or BS DegreeMBA or Masters Degree is not required though it is considered an assetInternational experiencePhysical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Activity
None
Less than 3 hrs per day
Between 3 & 6 hrs per day
Over 6 hrs per day
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Use hands to finger, handle, & feel


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Reach with hands & arms


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Stoop, kneel, crouch

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Talk or hear



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Look at a computer screen



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Lift up to 10 lbs

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Lift up to 25 lbs

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Lift up to 50 lbs
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Lift up to 100 lbs
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Lift more than 100 lbs
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Please respond via our website at www.aicpa.org/careers and post your resume directly online with us. You can upload your resume and cover letter directly via our website.

Equal Employment Opportunity
AICPA is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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