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Snohomish County, WA · 1 day ago

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANALYST

Everett, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $105K/yr

2+ years exp

Snohomish County is seeking an Emergency Management Program Analyst to support the development and implementation of their emergency management program. The role involves leading multi-agency workgroups, developing disaster-related plans, and delivering training to ensure readiness for emergency responses.

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Responsibilities

Lead multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary workgroups that may include staff from various Snohomish County departments; local jurisdictional partners; regional, state, and federal stakeholders; as well as representatives from non-governmental organizations, the private sector, community volunteers, and other emergency management related groups

Develops, updates, and maintains disaster-related plans or portions of plans, procedures, and checklists. These plans include the Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)

Analyzes data and information to identify trends across the County, Region, and State pertaining to the assigned emergency management program

Collaborates on the facilitation, and/or evaluation of disaster-related training and exercises to ensure the department’s compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

Facilitates disaster response as part of a multiagency team in an Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) environment that may be staffed 24 hours a day for protracted periods of time. In this capacity, the incumbent may work extended hours for periods that may last for several days or weeks

Leads assigned activities within the Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) such as training ECC staff, maintaining the ECC’s technology and guidelines, and identifying enhancements to the ECC’s readiness

Prepares correspondence and reports pertaining to the assigned emergency management program

Within the assigned emergency management program, coordinates and plans with internal and external partners; provides technical assistance in support of program goals. Evaluates program performance; and develops policies and procedures to guide program efficiency and effectiveness

Performs other emergency management functions as required

Qualification

Emergency ManagementNational Incident Management SystemProgram PlanningData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Community Planning or related field

Two (2) years of experience in emergency management or related field

A valid Washington State Driver's License is required at the time of employment

Must complete FEMA's Professional Development Series within one year of hire

Candidates for employment must successfully pass a criminal background investigation

Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management

Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, legislation, and current trends in the assigned emergency management program

Knowledge of the principles and practices of program planning, organization, budgeting and administration

Knowledge of the National Incident Management System

Ability to plan, organize and manage a comprehensive emergency management program

Ability to effectively lead and participate as a team member to accomplish tasks

Ability to critically analyze information and problem solve

Ability to operate Microsoft Office software packages, including spreadsheet, database, word processing and budget management software

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners, agencies, and with the general public

Ability to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports and other written materials

Ability to read, interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules and regulations governing departmental operations including county rules and regulations

Ability to serve in a critical leadership role during disasters, as defined by the Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan