Part-Time Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Non-Benefited

The City of Hawthorne invites you to apply today!

THE POSITION:
As the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (PT) with the City of Hawthorne you will lead, oversee and coordinate emergency services activities in effort to prepare, respond and facilitate recovery programs. Your role is vital to the community and ensures the City of Hawthorne is capable of responding to variety of critical events, crisis and disasters.

This position reports to the Human Resources Director and/or designee. The position requires a high degree of independent judgment, problem solving and time management in planning the City’s Emergency Preparedness programs.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing disaster preparedness activities including but not limited to program development, coordination and/or administration in public or private agency related to emergency management.

• A valid California class  C  driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of insurance are required at the time of appointment.
• Completion of FEMA IC-S-100, IC-S-200, IC-S 300, IC-S 400, IS 700 Certification and CalOES Emergency Management Credentialing Certification are highly desirable. Completion and possession of valid current Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Basic Academy administered by FEMA highly desirable.
• Candidates not having FEMA IC and IS 700 Certifications will be required to complete certification within the first year of employment.

City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please contact the Human Resources Department at  with any questions regarding this recruitment.

Note: Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via email. Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders.

All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the level and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is subject to verification.