EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR

SALARY AND BENEFITS: $5,314- $6,460 per month. The City's benefit plan includes: City paid PERS (2.5% @ 55). Short & long term disability; group health/dental/vision insurance (up to $1,025/month); 12 sick days per year; 10 vacation days first year; 12 holidays.

FINAL FILING: OCTOBER 2, 2006

POSITION:
Under the general direction of the Building and Safety Director, the Emergency Services Coordinator plans, analyzes and develops the City’s emergency plan, response operations relief, recovery, and mitigation and preparedness programs; develops training and exercises for City employees in preparation of a disaster response; oversees operating procedures of a fully functional Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and for the ongoing maintenance of the EOC; performs related work as required; maintains standard operating procedures for the Emergency Operation Center (EOC); reviews and updates existing Multi-Hazard Plan and other emergency plans in accordance with Federal, State, and County requirements; responsible for updating EOP Manual; Memorandum of Understanding and vendor agreements for emergency supplies, materials, and resources; and the City’s Resource Guide; responsible for maintaining and equipping the EOC and the City’s radio system; Liaisons with local and state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance and eligibility for state and federal funding; ensures compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS); coordinates and arranges Federal and State mandated disaster preparedness employee training; develops and schedules periodic exercises of the City’s Emergency Plan; Maintains records, develops and prepares detailed reports, and documents; and makes presentations on disaster preparedness and emergency management; Maintains knowledge of current trends, legislation, and best practices related to disaster and emergency preparedness; Maintains readiness of Mobile Emergency Command Vehicle; Coordinates emergency preparedness public education programs; coordinates with R.A.C.E.S. (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services); provides emergency preparedness presentations for organizations and safety fairs; Researches, prepares, and monitors grant applications and reporting; Serves as liaison through coordination and integration of the City program with those of other jurisdictions; Drafts related ordinances and resolutions for adoption by the City Council.

REQUIREMENTS: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, public safety or a field related to the work and three years of administrative experience in designing, developing and implementing public safety and emergency management programs. Requires a valid Class C California Drivers License.

APPLICATIONS
CITY APPLICATION ONLY (No facsimiles) must be filed by 5:00 p.m., October 2, 2006, to: City of La Quinta Personnel Office, P.O. Box 1504, La Quinta, CA 92247 [78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253]. (760) 777-7035. www.la-quinta.org
The City is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make all reasonable accommodations for the disabled to participate in employment programs and facilities. Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. The finalist candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
REQUIREMENTS
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