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Starting salary up to $81,835/year,
Plus, a cash allowance of approximately $600/month,
and a comprehensive benefits package
Deputy Emergency Services Coordinators (DESCs) plan, develop, coordinate, and train stakeholder groups on a variety of emergency-related programs and projects in the Department of Emergency Management. Positions are currently open in the Divisions of Emergency Management and Community Alert and Warning.
The ideal candidates will possess:
Significant emergency management program experience, including experience in long/or large scale emergencies and/or disasters
Emergency Management and/or Public Alert and Warning System coursework
The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with government agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders
Experience maintaining a community emergency alert and warning program systems and emergency-related information technology, software, and hardware
Bilingual English/Spanish Skills are desirable
Department of Emergency Management
The newly established Department of Emergency Management is committed to improving the preparedness and resilience of the community. The Department's purpose is to increase the County's capabilities to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from county-wide emergencies and disasters. In support of this mission, the Department of Emergency Management is responsible for developing and supporting emergency operation plans for the County, cities, and districts; developing and conducting training and educational outreach programs related to emergency preparedness to the community; and serving as the primary coordination point between County emergency management and Federal, State, and neighboring agencies. The Emergency Management Department also oversees the County's Emergency Operations Center.
County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to a competitive, total compensation package, including*:
A cash allowance of approximately $600/month
An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $1,500, and ongoing education/training opportunities
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
County paid premium contribution to several health plan options
County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
Eligibility for a salary increase after 1040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
For more info. & to apply online, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE
Apply by 7/10/19
