Assistant Emergency Manager

Keeping the peace with dignity, honesty and compassion.

Linn County,

located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is surrounded by beautiful landscape year round and is just

a short drive away from the mountains, beaches and waters of Oregon.

If you enjoy the great outdoors and four seasons of change, this is the place for you!

The Linn County Sheriff's Office offers meaningful work, unique professional challenges, endless learning opportunities, and excellent benefits!

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The Linn County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting applicants for the position of Assistant Emergency Manager.

This is a full time position in our Support Services Division.
We are accepting applications from both internal and external applicants at this time.

ALL qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at this time.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES/JOB OBJECTIVES

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Assists in the planning, organizing and administration of the county-wide emergency management program.

Assists in the setup, planning, and operation of the emergency operations center.

Responsible for developing, training, and sending out emergency notifications on the Emergency Alert System.

Develop, maintain, and update various County plans and collaborates with stakeholders on plan implementation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direction and supervision of the Emergency Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervision of employees is not normally a responsibility of positions in this class.

May assist in coordinating emergency operations as needed.

May oversee volunteer programs and volunteer personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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A person employed in this classification must possess the capability to perform the following duties to be considered for this position.

The duties are essential functions requiring the critical skills and expertise needed to meet job objectives.

Additional specific details of these essential functions may be provided by the specific office or department job announcement, if applicable.

Assists the Emergency Manager in preparing, maintaining, and running the Emergency Operations Center during times of emergencies.

Assist with resource coordination and collaboration with local, state, and federal partners.

Prepare and track various ICS forms and related documentation both during, and after, an incident.

May be responsible for damage-assessment related documentation during and after a disaster.

May assist in preparing After Action Reports.

May run the Emergency Operations Center in the absence of the Emergency Manager.
Participates in the coordination, development, and maintenance of plans, which may include the County Emergency Operations Plan, Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and other plans at the direction of the Emergency Manager.
Applies for grant funds available through state and federal agencies.

Maintains grant documentation; prepares and submits regularly reports per grants requirements.

Research various funding opportunities for the emergency management program, equipment, or training.
Assist with planning, developing, and coordinating recovery plans and mitigation efforts.
Coordinate and maintain the County's mass notification system known as the Linn-Benton ALERT system (Everbridge).

Prepare and send out emergency notifications through the Emergency Alert System.

Maintain proficiency and provide training to other staff on the Emergency Alert System.
Assist in preparation, convening, and facilitation of emergency management meetings and emergency exercises to include, but not limited to, table-top, simulated, functional and full-scale exercises.
Assist with coordination of volunteer programs, such as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and other emergency volunteer groups; to include membership application processing, volunteer hour tracking, and task assignments.
Act as a spokesperson for Emergency Management as needed.

May conduct community outreach events including speaking in front of large groups or instructing on emergency preparedness topics.
Develop and maintain effective, harmonious, and reasonable work relationships with others.
Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

This classification covers the most significant essential functions performed by an employee in this position but it does not include other occasional work which may be similar to, related to or a logical assignment of this position. Any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of the duties listed under essential functions or that arise as other functions. The balance of various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may change from time to time upon management's decisions on how to best allocate resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing does not constitute a change in the essential functions of the job classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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Must have knowledge of emergency management principles. Experience with public communication and policy writing. Experience with drafting and editing reports/procedures/memos. Strong skills in writing and public speaking.

Gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts and make sound recommendations.

Must be able to speak before groups.

Understand, interpret, and apply legislation, rules, and regulations.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Adjust to changing priorities and work well under pressure.

Make decisions independently and use initiative and judgement in carrying out duties and responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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Graduation from a two-year college with an Associate degree is preferable.

Experience in technical writing and coordinating team efforts.

ICS 300, ICS 400, and FEMA Professional Developmental Series certifications are preferred.

Specialized training in emergency management, and two years of increasingly responsible experience in emergency management; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Be a citizen of the United States.

Be 21 years of age or older.

Be of good moral fitness, as determined by a thorough background investigation.

Be free of any conviction for any felony; any misdemeanor involving violent behavior; or unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic or dangerous drug.

Pass a written and oral interview as prescribed by the Sheriff's Office.

Be willing to work weekends, holidays, varying shifts, and extra hours.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment may be a condition of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid basic First Aid and CPR card including operation of Automatic External Defibrillators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work requirements include the ability to see, talk and hear; sit and stand; walk, bend, stoop, drive a motor vehicle, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

The work requires the ability to lift or move thirty (30) pounds.

Hiring Process Details
Background Check:

Finalists for this position will be subject to an extensive background investigation. Some issues that might cause an applicant to be withheld from further consideration include, but are not limited to the following:
Felony convictions
Misdemeanor convictions for:

Domestic violence (DV);
Currently named as the Respondent in a Restraining Order;
Crime of dishonesty; and/or,
Crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another.

Illegal manufacture, transport, or sale of a controlled substance.
Any repeated convictions of an offense, which indicate disrespect for the law, a lack of good moral character or disposition towards violence and disorder.
Discharge from employment, where such discharge indicates poor behavior and/or an inability adjusting to discipline.
A Dishonorable Discharge from the armed forces.
Persons convicted of a petty larceny.
Drug Use Disqualifiers :

No arrests or convictions for any felony or any misdemeanor crimes involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacturing of a controlled substance, narcotic or dangerous drug. A history of excessive use of illegal drugs, or other offenses, could disqualify an applicant.
Additional Information :

Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Must pass a thorough background investigation, psychological exam, drug screen, and integrity interview that establishes strong moral character. Any conduct that could compromise the integrity of the employee, other employees, the Sheriff's Office or the County will be closely evaluated.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity and Veterans Preference Employer.
Tentative Hiring Process :
Application screening and advancement to next phase for qualified applicants.
Captain's Interview - Informal 10-15 minute face-to-face or remote interview for eligible and invited applicants (possibly followed by a short facility tour).
Oral Board Interview - Formal face-to-face interview for eligible and invited applicants.
Conditional Job Offer of Employment extended to top candidate(s) only
Statement of Personal History
Pre-employment background investigation
Psychological Evaluation, Medical and Sheriff's Interview
Final Job Offer

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