Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Coordinates with other governmental agencies, community based-organizations, non-profit organizations, and private citizens in drafting organization, training, readiness, operations, and communication plans to be utilized in emergencies.
- Conducts technical studies and analysis of phases of the emergency service program and of disaster potentials within the County.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain plans and procedures for engaging community stakeholders around emergency preparedness and resilience activities before, during, and after an emergency or disaster.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of community resilience efforts within the community and identify, recommend, and implement improvements.
- Provide oversight and coordinate the applications for additional funding for the County and community-based activities.
- Informs community groups and the general public of emergency services’ needs and capabilities.
- Facilitates tabletop and functional emergency preparedness training exercises.
- Participate in planned and unplanned emergency activations.
- Reviews and analyzes legislation and regulations, advising executive management on its potential impact.
- Facilitates compliance with federal and state plans.
- Assists with the preparation of public information documents, prepares, and monitors program budget and assists with preparing and monitoring grant proposals programs.
- Prepares and devises charts, workload statistics, writes staff reports, prepares materials for Board of Supervisors, enters, manipulates, retrieves information, develops ad hoc reports.
- Attend meetings, training, and conferences as required at the local, state, and national level.
Minimum Qualifications
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ANALYST Education:Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in emergency management, civil engineering, public administration, business administration, computer science, political science, healthcare, sociology, or similar field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Experience:One (1) year of administrative, technical, or operational experience in a governmental emergency services or disaster response agency, planning and executing emergency preparedness activities. The required experience must include the development of plans, educational programs, and training exercises; and coordinating such activities with local, state, or federal agencies and organizations.
License:Possess a valid California driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment, including repetitive hand and arm motions.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
- Frequently sit or stand for extended periods.
- Operate a motor vehicle.
- Perform a variety of administrative, technical, and program analysis functions.
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Develop, coordinate, and conduct trainings and presentations for a variety of audiences.
- Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures, and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
- Prepare annual and quarterly reports of expenditures and funding and data for submission to executives.
- Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
- Complete multiple priority projects under stressful conditions with conflicting deadlines.
- Establish, implement, and achieve goals and objectives.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Familiarity with and understanding of principles, methods, and knowledge of public administration, organization, management, and personnel.
- Stay current on social, political, economic, and scientific developments and trends.
- Maintain required emergency response training certificates.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of: - Basic rules of the State Office of Emergency Services, California Emergency Services Act, Standard Emergency Management Systems, Volunteer Management, National Incident Management System, and National Response Framework.
- Operation of electronic telecommunication systems.
- Principles and practices of public and business management.
- Grant writing and database structures.
- Research techniques, data collection and statistical methodology and analysis.
- Basic principles and methods of administrative, personnel, staff development, fiscal and data processing management.
- Computer system applications for public sector management such as spreadsheet and database software applications.
- Contract development, negotiation, management, and monitoring.
- County resolutions, policies and procedures, and public relations.
Ability to: - Perform a variety of analytical work, administrative support, program development, and implementation work.
- Analyze, coordinate, and integrate economic and demographic data and gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information and data in statistical collection systems and concise reports.
- Gather data for community stakeholders, review emergency preparedness plans, make recommendations for improvements, and provide guidance as required.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings and training exercise for a variety of groups.
- Communicate on a technical level emergency management staff and translate technical information to community stakeholders in a non-technical language.
- Communicate effectively with local governments, community stakeholders, State and Federal agencies regarding emergency management, preparedness, and mitigation efforts.
- Reason logically and interpret and apply operating procedures and regulations.
- Perform and document research in dealing with emergency management, preparedness, and mitigation issues.
- Identify core problems and develop sound recommendations and implementation procedures.
- Work independently, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).
SICK LEAVE
.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Three (3) regularly scheduled consecutive work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. - Anthem 200 EPO
- Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance -Delta Dental - Calendar Year Maximums
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Vision Insurance - VSP - County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County. LIFE INSURANCE
$50,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee.
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.Closing Date/Time: Continuous
