Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Short-Term, Temporary

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY)

This is a short-term, temporary assignment as part of the temporary staff pool. Under direction of the District Police Chief, the position will oversee the planning, coordination, implementation, education, training and evaluation of a comprehensive emergency management program.

The position is temporary and hourly, with possible assignments located at either WVMCCD campus. Most assignments are Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm; hours may vary depending on departmental needs.

Salary placement will be based on education and experience. Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not included.

• A two‑year degree in fire science, public administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency services administration, communications, business, or public administration preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a comprehensive emergency management program in an educational environment, municipal or state agency, or related field.
• Valid certificates in IC 100, 200, 300, and 400 can be obtained within the first year of appointment.

• International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or California Credential desirable.

• Organize, coordinate and implement activities and procedures for District and campus emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.
• Provide subject matter expertise at all levels of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a manual of policies and procedures relative to the position.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, education, training and evaluation of the District and college emergency operations plan (EOP).
• Review and interpret emergency management publications, guidance plans and procedures from various sources and integrate into District plans and policies as appropriate.
• Ensure that the EOP is compliant with local, state and federal requirements and updated on a regular basis.
• Ensure that the college meets all local, state and federal reporting requirements.
• Seek resources as necessary and oversee their allocation; monitor assigned budgets.
• Ensure that all District and college staff receive training, including regular practice drills.
• Interface with other agencies and emergency response organizations as necessary and appropriate.
• Maintain currency in the field of emergency management, which may include attendance at relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
• Coordinate the implementation of the program with the District and college staff.
• Ensure that required activities are implemented according to the plan, including training of managers, supervisors and staff.
• Maintain college records as required.
• Represent the District Police, Emergency Management Services on the Facility Safety Advisory Committee and other college and district administrative councils, task forces, committees, work groups, and external groups as assigned in order to forward the goals and objectives of the college.
• Assist in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of systems, including software applications, related to area of assignment, such as the emergency notification system (WVM Alert).
• Prepare and monitor budgets in areas of assigned responsibility. Assure maintenance of documentation according to established policies and procedures.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the management staff of the College and District toward the achievement of its goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership consistent with the mission and function of the College and District.
• Recommend and implement techniques to improve department policies and practices, increase…