Administrative Coordinator - Office of Emergency Management

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR – OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

$39.04 - $50.78 /hour (plus excellent benefits)

The City of Everett is currently accepting applications for (1) appointive position of Administrative Coordinator in the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). This is a part-time position at 32 hours per week in Everett, WA.

The City of Everett Office of Emergency Management is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the appointive position of Administrative Coordinator. Under the direction of the Director of Emergency Management, this position performs a variety of administrative duties supporting the City’s emergency management functions. Work is evaluated through observation, as well as review of reports and completed projects. The position may also provide supervision of specialized support staff and general clerical personnel.

The Office of Emergency Management is a very small, collaborative department that leads the City’s efforts to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. The team oversees comprehensive emergency management initiatives, including developing and coordinating preparedness plans, facilitating information sharing among departments and external partners, and supporting disaster response operations.

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year.

• Prepare and Administer Grants. This position is responsible for the application and administration process for a variety of federal, state, local, and private grants. The applicant should be familiar with the Grants Portal, EMPG, and Public Assistance Grants.

• Provide coordination, training, and project development for the City Emergency Operations Center. The applicant should be able to coordinate multiple City departments and outside agencies to operate in the city EOC. This includes providing trainings and exercises, and possessing a clear and well-developed understanding of EOC’s during activation.

• Conduct meetings, training, and response exercises to communicate and coordinate emergency procedures; conduct operational drills in preparation for emergency situations and recovery of City resources; manage training, equipment, and staffing for the City's Emergency Coordination Center; serve as the EOC Manager in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.

• Coordinate Office of Emergency Management’s Duty Officers. The applicant is responsible for ensuring all OEM duty officers are aware and proficient in multiple areas, including Konexus, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), and others.

• Serve on a rotating basis as Emergency Management Staff Duty Officer.

• Be familiar with Emergency Support Functions.

• Provide creative leadership and vision; analyze situations accurately and adopts effective courses of action.

• Represent City on regional emergency planning and response committees; assure the emergency preparedness programs meet City goals and regulatory standards.

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