Disaster Emergency Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The Emergency Services Supervisor classification reports to the Emergency Services Manager and is located in the ACSO. Under general supervision, the position assists in managing and directing the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), under the administration of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), supervises the day‑to‑day activities of the OES staff; may act in the absence of the Emergency Services Manager and perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Either:
  • Experience: Equivalent of two (2) years of full‑time experience in the classification of Senior Emergency Services Coordinator in the County of Alameda classified service.
• OR:
  • Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.
  • Experience: Equivalent of four (4) years of full‑time increasingly responsible experience performing duties related to emergency management, disaster management, or emergency response within a public safety, military service, government, or private sector agency, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory, senior or lead capacity.
• License: All candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Special Requirements

• A thorough background investigation will be conducted of all prospective employees to ensure they are suitable for law enforcement‑related work.
• Employees may be required to work evenings, nights, and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, during emergency or disaster situations and may be called upon with short notice.

Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of

• Emergency management administration, program development, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of management necessary to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the staff and functions of an emergency organization.
• All aspects of emergency management administration including appropriate methods, procedures, and technical expertise.
• Communications systems and equipment, as well as procedures utilized in staffing and coordinating activities within an EOC.
• Development of exercises, drills, and effective training techniques related to disaster response activities.
• State and federal laws and ordinances related to local and regional disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Technology, trends, and techniques in the areas of emergency and disaster preparedness, response, relief, and recovery.
• Principles and practices of public administration, organization, budget, management analysis, personnel management, employee relations, current information systems applications, and organization development.
• The Incident Command System (ICS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Methods of record keeping and standard report preparation, including basic statistical techniques.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.

Ability to

• Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate the staff and functions of an operational area emergency management organization.
• Direct and coordinate all levels of personnel and emergency management administration before, during, and after an emergency or disaster situation.
• Exercise analytical and critical thinking to evaluate complex problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Determine program objectives and priorities as well as the strategy and approaches to achieve those objectives and priorities.
• Use sound, independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines, including during emergency response situations.
• Analyze and evaluate statistical data reports related to emergency management and prepare periodic reports required by county, state, and federal agencies.
• Coordinate claims for federal disaster assistance reimbursement of funds.
• Interpret, apply, and explain county policies and state and federal legislation related to emergency management.
• Effectively train, develop, and motivate staff.
• Keep informed of new technology, trends, and techniques in emergency management.
• Communicate effectively using a variety of methods to effectively negotiate with and influence decision‑makers, operational area partners, and the public.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.