BCES Emergency Planner job in Richland

GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs difficult administrative work developing, revising, and updating the Benton County Emergency Management Plan for all hazards and hazard specific annexes for assigned area, emergency response policies and procedures, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the BCES Emergency Management Manager “Supervisor”. Position is subject to 24/7 response to emergency operations center in the event of an emergency.

CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver's license.
• Be able to respond to the Emergency Operations Center within one (1) hour of notification.
• Obtain Incident Command System (ICS) Training 100, 200, 700 and 800 within six (6) months of hire and ICS Training 300 and 400 within one (1) year of hire.
• Obtain FEMA Professional Development Series within one (1) year of hire.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in emergency management, public or business administration, or related field and two (2) years of experience in emergency management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual Spanish.
• Basic knowledge of principles of radiation and radiation exposure control.
• Familiar with portable survey meters and direct reading dosimetry.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Selection will be based on overall qualifications and an oral board interview. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.