Emergency Management Analyst Senior; Training and Exercise

Position: Emergency Management Analyst Senior (Training and Exercise)
The Office of Multnomah County Emergency Management (MCEM) is seeking a Senior Emergency Management Analyst - Training and Exercise to join the team. In this role, you will apply your project management and training programming experience to develop, manage, and implement the MCEM to increase disaster resilience and response readiness across the County in preparation for potential emergency situations. In collaboration with team members, you will co-pilot emergency response exercises to test plans for real-world implementation and follow up with After Action Reports, Improvement Plans, and training programs for staff and community partners.

The Senior Emergency Management Analyst for Training and Exercise will have opportunities to showcase excellent interpersonal and communication skills, project management, strong technical writing and outstanding grant management skills. You will work in a flexible environment, be part of a small and professionally-diverse team, and collaborate with all programming within MCEM as well as local, regional, and state partners. MCEM has a commitment to equitably serving communities in a human-services oriented jurisdiction.
* Lead the overall administration of the Emergency Management training program, including after-action reports and improvement plans;
* Provide technical expertise in areas such as evaluating the effectiveness of emergency management policies, practices, programs, and functions and make revisions to achieve desired outcomes;
* Represent MCEM on various county, state, and regional boards, committees, and community advisory groups;
* Lead planning and program development for internal and external emergency management partner training.
* Leading and managing the development and maintenance of complex plans that meet federal, state and local requirements, such as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and the Code of Federal Regulations.
* Prepare and apply for FEMA grants and apply for external funding opportunities.
* Equity Driven - You are familiar with using an equity or racial justice lens in decision making processes and knowledgeable about the principles and practices of collaborative decision-making. You have the ability to engage in conversations about race, social justice, economic mobility and/or other intersectional experiences that play a critical role in engaging a diverse community.
* People-Focused - You are committed to public service. You’re able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skill in collaborating with staff, community stakeholders to advance the program’s agenda.
* Advanced written communication, including preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, studies and plans that translate complex data-driven concepts and hazard risk messaging to a wide range of stakeholders.
* Demonstrate active listening to understand stakeholder needs and the ability to design human centered processes and procedures.
* Experience with technology programs, including but not limited to:
Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and other professional applications.
* Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience.
* Three (3) years of experience in managing long-term projects and detailed technical writing.
* Demonstrated experience with managing training and exercise programs in emergency management contexts.
* A valid driver’s license.
* Ability to complete required National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses (IS 100, 200, 700 & 800) within six (6) months of hire.
* Ability to complete the FEMA Professional Development Series Certification (IS-120, IS-230, IS-235, IS-240, IS-241, IS-242, & IS-244) within six (6) months of hire.
* Pass background and professional reference checks.
**** Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills :
**** You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
* Experience with grant writing and grant management or additional experience in managing long-term projects and detailed technical writing.
* Experience in responding to emergency events and/or participation in emergency exercises.
* Project Management Certification (PMP) or other project management certification
* Certification of Emergency Management (CEM) or equivalent state-level certification.
* Familiarity with principles and practices of Emergency Management and knowledge areas including, but not limited to, National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS), National Response Framework (NRF), Continuity of Operations, and others.
* Experience engaging…