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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Public Educator Volunteer Coordinator (LTE)

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$88K/yr - $122K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Public Educator Volunteer Coordinator to join the City of Bellevue's Office of Emergency Management. This role focuses on public education, outreach, and managing volunteers to deliver emergency preparedness programs aimed at reducing injury and loss during emergencies.

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Responsibilities

Manages OEM’s outreach programs. These programs may include, but are not limited to, the following: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Course, CERT Lite Course, and the Disaster Response Network

Identifies, trains, selects, and coordinates speakers, trainers, volunteers and resources to support implementation of outreach and volunteer programs

Develops, prepares, and delivers educational presentations to community members, schools, local businesses, and city employees

Assists schools, businesses, and other community groups in designing and implementing disaster preparedness activities

Develops campaigns and prepares displays for community events and represents the city at these events to increase awareness of emergency preparedness

Develops and designs articles, news releases, flyers, newsletters and other materials promoting personal and community preparedness; develops and maintains statistics to use in materials design to increase awareness

Works with other division staff in the development, coordination, and support of other emergency management program activities

Develops, prepares, and delivers professional training when supporting the Training and Exercise Coordinator (e.g., incident command, first response skills, operations, exercise design, etc.)

Supports development of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) processes, procedures, and technology

Liaises with City of Bellevue Public Information Officers (PIOs) and supports training of PIOs in EOC procedures and technology prior to an emergency

Acts as "on-call" staff which involves responding to calls received during non-business hours. Must have the ability to evaluate a situation and recommend a course of action, including actions necessitating an EOC activation. This involves working non-traditional and extended hours, which may continue for several days or weeks. The number of on-call days varies depending on the availability of other OEM staff

Qualification

Volunteer management experienceEmergency management knowledgeCommunication skillsICSPresentation skillsFacilitation skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteSharePointAudio-visual equipmentWillingness to learnAdaptabilityTime management

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Volunteer management experience

Facilitation skills in working with diverse groups

Knowledge of different learning styles and ability to adapt programs according to audience

Experience with a variety of different technologies (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, emergency management systems, etc.)

Familiarity with various types of audio-visual equipment

Ability to work in an environment where changing priorities are the norm and flexibility is a must

Demonstrated skills in managing multiple tasks

Knowledge of the functions of emergency management including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery

Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS)

Knowledge of other local hazards and potential disasters

Willingness to learn new things

At least one year of professional related experience in emergency management

At least one year of public education and outreach experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in communications, education, emergency management, business administration, public relations, or related field. Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred

Completion of the Federal Emergency Management Professional Development Series (PDS) is preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Survivor Income

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)

An ORCA Card bus pass

On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options

Career development and training programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)