Emergency Management Program Analyst

About the role

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking one full-time Emergency Management Program Analyst to join the City Manager’s Office. This is an at-will position serving at the will of the City Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, develops, evaluates, and updates emergency management plans and procedures, including the Emergency Management Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan, building evacuation plans, and emergency operating procedures.
• Affairs assessments City-wide training needs and develops training programs that meet State and Federal guidelines; coordinates and conducts training of City personnel in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery practices; evaluates and makes recommendations on training materials and equipment.
• Organizes and tests Emergency Operations Center (EOC) equipment and systems, develops activation procedures, coordinates preparation of checklists for positions in the Emergency Operations Center.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates City-wide disaster exercises and drills in accordance with State and Federal requirements.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive hazards risk assessment; develops, prioritizes, and implements disaster prevention and mitigation plans and programs in partnership with key City departments.
• Strengthens community resilience and promotes community hazards awareness and disaster education programs; represents the City before civic and community groups.
• Maintains the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and provides CERT members with training exercises in emergency relief efforts.
• Serves as liaison with Federal, State, and local agencies; staffs and serves on committees with other departments, outside agencies, commissions, and emergency management groups.

Requirements

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in emergency management, public policy, planning, public or business administration, communications, or a related field. AND Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in emergency management, emergency preparedness, disaster response, emergency response, and/or public education programs related to emergency management, preparedness, or response.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of, and skill in interpreting, applying, and explaining Federal, State, and local agencies, laws, policies, standards, best practices, and principles related to emergency preparedness.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency management program planning, development, administration, and disaster preparedness.
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and trends involved in the development, administration, implementation, and evaluation of emergency management training programs.
• Knowledge of particular emergency and natural disaster hazards which may affect the emergency planning needs of a city.
• Knowledge of techniques to gain community involvement in risk assessment, disaster planning, resident and community disaster education, and other emergency management programs.
• Ability to coordinate emergency management programs with other agencies for the most effective and sustainable utilization of resources.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate plans, procedures, reports, correspondence, and other written materials that conform with Federal and State guidelines.

Benefits

Full-Time Employees: Health Benefits – Choice of Kaiser or Blue Shield HMO or HDHP health insurance plans with generous City contribution. Dental and Vision Plans – Family coverage fully paid by the City. Life Insurance and Disability – Individual coverage fully paid by the City. Retirement Program – CalPERS 2% at 60 retirement plan OR for new employees hired after 1/1/2013 the benefit formula applicable under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). Employee PERS contribution: 7% or contributions required under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). 401(a) Money Purchase Plan – City contribution of $2,800 annually and a mandatory employee contribution of $3,600 annually. 457 Deferred Compensation plan – Voluntary employee contributions. Part-Time Employees: Health Benefits – Choice of Kaiser HMO or Blue Shield HMO health insurance plans with a generous City contribution (prorated for part-time employees). Retirement Program – CalPERS 2% at 60 retirement plan OR for new employees hired after 1/1/2013 the benefit formula applicable under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). Employee contribution: 7*. or contributions required under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) 401(a) Money Purchase Plan with prorated City contribution. Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan is available. The City participates in the Medicare Program but does not participate in Social Security or the State Disability program. Paid Leave and Holidays – General Leave accrues at the rate of 20 days the first year and progresses to 32 days at twenty-five years of service. There are twelve paid holidays per year and one floating DEIB holiday per year. Employees may be granted up to 96 hours per year in Professional/Management Leave. Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts – Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis. Additional Benefits – Career Development Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement Health Savings Account, Wellness Program, Commute Alternative Program, Vehicle Allowance (applicable only to certain managers) and others.