Temporary Emergency Management Coordinator-Recovery

The Orange County Emergency Services Department has an opening for a Temporary Emergency Management Coordinator-Recovery.

This position is responsible for technical work associated with the coordination of disaster recovery and mitigation programs. This includes, but is not limited to, the organization, implementation, and coordination of local pre and post disaster recovery plans, goals, and objectives. Work involves managing and overseeing various grant funded projects, primarily focused on disaster recovery and mitigation. This includes the implementation and coordination of the Countywide Long Term Recovery group.

Work is performed under the direction of the Division Chief of Emergency Management with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required.

Background Check is required.

The following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.

• Serves as the County representative on all long-term disaster recovery efforts.
• Serves as the coordinator of the Long-Term Recovery Group.
• Liaises with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses to coordinate responses to unmet needs of disaster survivors in the community.
• Develops a comprehensive countywide long-term recovery plan. Implements and coordinates the recovery plan as required. Works closely with leadership at all levels to ensure a well-coordinated, timely, and well-executed long-term recovery, including the development and coordination of partnerships and financial and grants management processes.
• Facilitates and supports effective decision-making, management, and coordination across multiple departments, systems, processes, and community organizations for planning and implementing recovery projects and activities.
• Identifies and builds partnerships with Federal, State, non-profit, and community organizations to better align the County’s long-term disaster recovery planning and projects.
• Establishes and negotiates agreements with vendors and partners to provide long-term disaster recovery goods, equipment, and services as necessary.
• Organizes recovery planning processes, fosters information sharing, and manages public participation and awareness to engage the community and all residents fully and proactively.
• Maintains a complete understanding of all applicable program policies, requirements, and procedures within the established project guidelines. Works to possess knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for federally funded programs and projects, specifically Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Public Assistance (FEMA PA), and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (FEMA HMGP). Coordinates to execute these programs as necessary.
• Coordinates, supports, or leads County grant development efforts to leverage additional public and private funding for implementation of the County’s long-term disaster recovery plans.
• Develops, maintains, and updates project plans, strategies, budgets, program policies, and procedures in coordination with departments and project teams.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reports on recovery performance indicators and project deliverables using appropriate tools. Communicates adjustments and improvements to leadership and other applicable staff and stakeholders.
• Participates in the Division of Emergency Management on-call program to ensure that Orange County Emergency Services support is provided for major incidents on a 24/7 basis to respond to emergency calls, provides emergency coordination functions for Incident Commanders.
• Assists the Division Chief in facilitating EOC operations including overseeing staff during EOC Operations,…