Emergency Services Officer

San Bernardino County is seeking an Emergency Services Officer to support emergency planning, response, and recovery activities. The role involves coordinating programs, writing emergency plans, and managing grant projects. Responsibilities include ensuring the Emergency Operations Center is ready and providing 24-hour on-call coverage. Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree and may need specialized certifications. The position offers excellent benefits but is not remote, requiring in-person duties.
Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.

The Office of Emergency Services (County OES) is responsible for countywide emergency planning, mitigation, response and recovery activities. The OES works with all County departments and 24 cities, and many non-government organizations. In the event of an emergency, the OES manages the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coordinates the County's disaster response with local, state and federal governments. The Director of Emergency Services oversees the day-to-day administration of the County's disaster preparedness and response program and development of the County's Emergency Operations Plan. One of the primary functions is to ensure that the EOC is in a constant state of readiness.

Does this sound like your passion? Here's your opportunity to make a difference! The Office of Emergency Services is recruiting for an Emergency Services Officer to assist in the coordination of programs involving the spectrum of preparedness, planning, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The Emergency Services Officer is responsible for analyzing and solving problems, writing emergency plans, and facilitating special interest and volunteer programs and projects, as well as coordinating grant projects, including tracking and auditing. Additional duties include the development and implementation of programs in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System.

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link.
For additional Benefits details, please refer to the MOU.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses

- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with
cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave

- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred
- Retirement Medical Trust

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program
Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Will provide 24 hour "on call" duty officer coverage as needed, which includes some weekends and holidays.

2) Must pass a background check and physical medical exam required prior to assignment.
3) Travel within and outside the County may be required. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

4) Specialized certifications may be required, depending on assignment.

5) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Candidates must meet one of the Experience Options AND the required Education (or relevant substitution) listed to qualify.
Education:

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent completed college coursework).

Note: Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework unless the candidates possess a degree. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Experience:

Option 1: One year of experience in an emergency management environment, with the responsibilities of an emergency services officer or coordinator for a public or private enterprise (such as federal, state, county, or city emergency services, or medical or large employer with a dedicated emergency response department) performing duties related to emergency management, preparedness, and/or recovery programs.

Option 2: One year of experience in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)/Incident Command System (ICS) position for at least two Level II (multi-agency) activations that extended over multi-operational periods coordinating and directing emergency management or response efforts.

Note: Ensure the work experience section of your application clearly details qualifying experience, including your specific responsibilities, in order to be considered.

Substitution for Bachelor's degree:

Option 1: Community College Certificate in Emergency Management or Associate's degree (or equivalent complete college coursework) in a related field AND one (1) year of additional qualifying experience.

Option 2: Two (2) years of additional qualifying experience.

The ideal candidate will possess:
• One (1) year of recent emergency operations center responder experience.
• State/Federal cost recovery knowledge.
• Lead experience coordinating field disaster response activities such as Local Assistance Centers and Commodity Points of Distribution.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information(Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.