Emergency Services Specialist

Job Description:

Emergency Services Specialist

Description

Description

Under general direction, to assist in the planning, organization, operation and coordination of the countywide emergency services programs; and to do other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The class of Emergency Services Specialist is a working level class in the area of emergency services. Incumbents in the class are responsible for developing specific knowledge within assigned areas of responsibility, such as emergency medical services as well as acquiring a general knowledge of the entire county emergency services programs.

REPORTS TO:
Emergency Services Manager or designee

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff, other agencies, and the public. May be required to travel for trainings and meetings

Example of Duties

Examples of Duties:

• Coordinates with local governmental agencies, County departments, private and volunteer agencies in drafting organization, training, readiness, operations, and communications plans to be utilized in emergencies;
• Conducts technical studies and analyses of phases of the emergency services program and of disaster potentials within the County;
• Makes recommendations and reports;
• Meets with County, district and city officials and private citizens in the formation of coordinated emergency services plans;
• Identifies and provides for training needs;
• Ensures compliance with regulations;

• Informs the general public and community groups of emergency services needs and capabilities.
• Facilitate tabletop and functional exercises
• Facilitate tabletop and functional exercises

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires training, education, and experience, which would demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and the possession of the following knowledge and abilities

One year of technical experience in emergency services programs, preferably with a governmental agency. (Successful completion of the requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree in environmental management, public or business administration or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.)

Special Requirements:
Possession of or ability to obtain upon hire an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge Of/Ability To

Knowledge of:

• Methods, techniques and practices of federal, state and local emergency services;
• Principles and practices of public and business management;
• Operation of electronic telecommunication systems;
• Basic rules of the State Office of Emergency Services;
• Objectives, organization, and operations of federal, state and local emergency programs;
• California Emergency Services Act;
• Volunteer Management
• Standardized Emergency Management Systems
• National Incident Management System
• National Response Framework

Geography and resources as related to civil disaster planning and operation; laws and regulations pertaining to state and federal financial assistance, mutual aid and surplus property programs; current trends of emergency preparedness and disaster planning; principles and methods of training; effective techniques required to plan, coordinate, develop and operate a data processing system for emergency planning.

Ability to:

• Exercise initiative in developing and applying effective operating procedures applicable to County emergency services programs;
• Prepare and present written and oral reports;
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action;
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules and regulations;
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Speak before groups; gather and analyze data;
• Make feasibility studies to determine needs and implement findings.

Selection Process: All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS

Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:

Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.
Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.

Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.

• 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
• 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
• 15 + years of service = 20 days per year

Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees.

Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.

Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.

Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.

Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family

Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.

Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.

Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.

Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.

Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.

All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.

New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.

Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.

Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members

Social Security (non-safety)

Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service

Sick Leave 15 Days Annually

Floating Holiday

457 Deferred Compensation

Credit Union

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Closing Date/Time: 1/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$74,505.60 - $99,881.60 Annually