Disaster Services Planning Assistant

Announcement

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD.

EXAMINATION NUMBER: PH1513D
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

FILING PERIOD: Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Conducts investigations and performs special assignments in connection with disaster/emergency preparedness.

Positions allocable to this class typically report to a higher level supervisor responsible for disaster/emergency preparedness programs in a large County Department, and are distinguished by their responsibility for conducting investigations and performing special assignments in connection with disaster or emergency preparedness. Incumbents of these positions must possess and exercise basic knowledge of Federal, State, and County policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster/emergency management.

• Investigates, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning disaster/emergency preparedness problems, plans, and programs involving the County and its municipalities, private industry, and the general public.
• Assists in developing standard disaster/emergency operations plans and acts as advisor to local governmental jurisdictions and agencies in formulating, coordinating, and updating disaster/emergency services legislation and programs.
• Reviews the disaster/emergency services programs of cities to assure their conformance with Federal, State, and County policies and guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining liaison with officials of Federal, State, and local jurisdictions and agencies concerned with disaster planning and operations.
• Conducts research concerning developments and trends in disaster/emergency preparedness programs.

Three (3) years experience in a responsible administrative or staff capacity dealing with the investigation and solution of problems of organization, management, or coordination of governmental disaster or emergency services.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.

2 - Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

You must possess and clearly express detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.

• Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

Once we have determined that you meet the experience requirements described above, our examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information at the time of filing weighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each part of the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

The names of candidates will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address.

Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExamsounty.gov. In the subject of the e‑mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.

• Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring…