Emergency Services Coordinator

Do you have experience in high-pressure emergency disaster-related situations? Are you poised at handling projects and navigating ever-changing priorities with ease? This may be a career for you! The Office of Emergency Services has an in-demand opportunity for an Emergency Services Coordinator . About the Position: The Office of Emergency Services is responsible for alerting, coordinating, and notifying appropriate agencies when disaster strikes, and providing prepared materials for the public. Manage, update, and implement disaster-related projects, plans, and programs that support the County of San Diego’s disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, evacuation, and shelter operations. Serve as the on‑call Staff Duty Officer on a rotational basis, providing 24/7/365 coverage and coordinating the County's response to any large-scale emergency or disaster that impacts the San Diego County Operational Area. Coordinate the County's response to emergencies, ensuring timely communication with agencies and maintaining readiness for rapid deployment. Ideal Candidate Leadership – inspire and motivate team members during emergencies; foster collaboration, encourage effective communication, and lead by example. Dedication to Public Safety – commitment to safeguarding public welfare focusing on individuals, communities, and organizations. Analytical Approach – detail‑oriented mindset; analyze data, assess risks, formulate effective strategies; evaluate complex information for successful emergency planning. Personal and Interpersonal Skills – maintain self‑awareness and work well with others including other agencies, organizations and community. Stress Management – remain composed in high‑pressure environments; demonstrate resilience and capacity to handle stress for effective crisis management. Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness – proficiency in developing and implementing emergency management plans; understand risk assessment, hazard identification, and response protocols. Collaboration with Agencies – coordinate efforts across multiple entities, including fire departments, law enforcement, medical services, etc.; ensure cohesive response during emergencies. Training and Crisis Protocols – train personnel on crisis protocols, prepare equipment, stay updated on trends, and build relationships with key stakeholders in the community. Education and Experience A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with coursework in public administration, emergency management or a related field of work, AND two (2) years of experience in program or project management or administrative staff support for emergency operations that included planning, analyzing and solving problems of an organization, program or system, OR. A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with coursework in public administration, emergency management or a related field of work, AND one (1) year of experience in program or project management or administrative staff support for emergency operations that included planning, analyzing and solving problems of an organization, program or system, OR. A Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) as issued by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) AND six (6) months of experience in program or project management or administrative staff support for emergency operations that included planning, analyzing and solving problems of an organization, program or system. Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. All candidates appointed to these classes must be able to successfully complete Staff Duty Officer Training Program within a twelve (12) month probationary period. Condition of Employment Prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre‑employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of San Diego