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NEOGOV · 2 hours ago

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (PPM II)

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$47.01/hr - $59.59/hr

NEOGOV is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to support the planning, training, and exercising of responses to chemical and biological incidents. The role involves updating plans, developing trainings, and co-leading exercises to ensure effective emergency response capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Assisting with reviewing and updating the Chemical, Radiological and Nuclear (CRN) annex to ensure department capabilities and responsibilities are well documented

Supporting the facilitation of internal and external partner input and engagement to ensure subject matter expertise and various agency roles and responsibilities are integrated

Developing planning and response documents related to the CRN annex

Supporting the design of chemical exercises to ensure the exercise aligns with relevant response plans, protocols, procedures, and grant deliverables

Drafting and tracking exercise documents, such as task lists, exercise plans, Master Scenario Event Lists (MSEL), Situation Manuals, and presentations

Assisting with training and exercise planning administrative tasks, including, but not limited to: drafting planning meeting agendas and taking notes, creating and tracking registration forms, scheduling planning meetings and exercises, and communicating with exercise participants

Supporting the design and development of trainings to support exercises, such as training curriculums and materials

Coordinating with the Preparedness Evaluation Manager to ensure corrective action items for the exercises align with relevant response plans, protocols and procedures

Ensure exercise corrective action items are incorporated into relevant documents and subsequent exercise

Updating planning, readiness, and response documents related to biological incidents, including infectious disease emergencies and bioterrorism incidents

Facilitating readiness discussions related to biological incidents

Serving as a back-up subject matter expert related to medical countermeasures

Serving in a response role in the event of a Public Health emergency activation

Performing other duties as assigned

Qualification

Chemical hazard knowledgeExercise planningProject managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyEmergency management knowledgeVerbal communicationAttention to detailCollaboration skills

Required

Knowledge of chemical hazards or experience in responses related to the health impacts as a result of chemical incidents

Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrated experience writing clear and concise procedures, guidance documents, presentations, and reports

Ability to facilitate meetings with multidisciplinary subject matter experts and synthesize feedback into clear and concise written reports and documents

Outstanding attention to detail

Commitment to using pro-equity practices and creating documentation through inclusive, collaborative, transparent, and accountable processes

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with peers and partners to complete time-sensitive projects

Excellent verbal communication and coordination skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams) in completing daily tasks

Preferred

Experience with exercise planning and understanding of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and the Planning, Organizing, Equipping, Training and Exercising (POETE) cycle

Familiarity with core emergency management and public health emergency preparedness capabilities

Experience applying equity and social justice principles to emergency response and preparedness activities

Awareness of the incident command system (ICS), such as the completion of ICS 100, 200 and 700 courses

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents

Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs