Snohomish County, WA · 1 day ago
Lead Emergency Management Specialist *INTERNAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY*
Everett, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSnohomish County is seeking a Lead Emergency Management Specialist to enhance their Health Department’s readiness and response to public health emergencies. The role involves coordinating workflows, leading training and exercises, and managing various emergency management tasks to ensure program compliance and effectiveness.
AssociationBusiness DevelopmentComplianceConsultingGovernmentHealth CareLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily/weekly team meeting and workflow (e.g., project assignments, equipment checks, training calendars, exercise planning cycles) with manager awareness/acknowledgment as needed
Serve as a lead on assigned PHEPR capabilities (e.g., emergency operations coordination/EOC, information management/WebEOC, Medical Countermeasure/Cities Readiness Initiative (MCM/CRI), volunteer management/MRC)
Lead development, maintenance, and quality control of core program documents and tools (e.g., EOP annexes, COOPs, SOPs, checklists, job aids, Incident Command System(ICS) position guides, resource inventories, contact lists, SharePoint libraries, WebEOC boards/user guides)
Plan and facilitate training and exercises using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology; coach staff on ICS/NIMS roles and Emergency Operation Center/Incident Management Teams (EOC/IMT) operations
Coordinate the annual Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP), the Threat & Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment / Stakeholder Preparedness Review (THIRA/SPR), HVA, readiness assessments, After-Action Reports/Improvement Plans(AAR/IPs), and assists with corrective-action tracking as needed
Provide QA/QI review of staff work (plans, AAR/IPs, trainings and exercises, inventories) for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with standards and grant deliverables
Prepare concise briefings and reports for the program manager; develop and deliver internal/external trainings and presentations; facilitate meetings as needed
Support the tracking and reporting of grant-funded deliverables (PHEP/CRI/FPHS/DOH), drafting scopes/schedules, and monitoring milestones
Support onboarding for new EMS staff. Develop role-specific curricula, drills, and competency checks. Maintain training matrices and credentialing/verification (e.g., ICS/NIMS, HSEEP, fit-testing, vaccine competencies as applicable). May provide input to performance evaluations and hiring processes; does not make hiring/promotion or evaluation determinations
Integrate equity, accessibility, and community engagement best practices into planning, communications, volunteer management, POD/site operations, and all response activities,and provide guidance to colleagues on applying these principles in their work
Coordinate WebEOC access, training, and board usability with the Department of Emergency Management) DEM; ensure staff receive notifications (WA Secures) and complete required drills
Oversee MCM/CRI operational readiness tasks (site files, POD staffing models, inventory/equipment upkeep, trailer readiness, security/chain-of-custody planning, dispensing/closed-POD MOUs) in collaboration with the team
Maintain public-facing preparedness information for accuracy and currency in collaboration with Communications. Participate in and support emergency preparedness and response activities for the division, agency, and community
During incidents, fulfill advanced or required ICS roles. May be required to respond to EOCs/IMTs during activations and may be required to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Perform all duties of an Emergency Management Specialist as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Health, Emergency Management, or a closely related field
Three (3) years of Public Health, Emergency Management, or healthcare experience, with at least one (1) year of experience in Public Health
Valid Washington State Driver's license or ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire, and a driving record that meets the requirements of Snohomish County's insurance carrier
Successful completion of a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited institution in Public Health, Emergency Management, or a closely related field
Completion of Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
Completion of relevant emergency management courses, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Independent Study Series and appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) courses; ICS 100 and 700 to be completed within two weeks of employment
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement
Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Commuting Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
Leave & Holidays
Deferred Compensation 457(b)
Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
Company
Snohomish County, WA
Snohomish County, WA has 3,500 employees serving the community. We are committed to making Snohomish County the best place to live, work and play.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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CIO & Director of IT
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