Emergency Management Program Specialist - Grants and Finance-SDA​/TLT

Emergency Management Program Specialist – Grants & Finance

King County's Office of Emergency Management is looking for an Emergency Management Program Specialist for Grants and Finance to join our team. This position is responsible for working on grants and finance projects that support preparedness and emergency operations programs involving inter‑agency, inter‑jurisdictional, and multi‑disciplinary coordination in King County. The role is a first responder and must physically report to the worksite.

The assignment is a term‑limited temporary position for approximately one year.

• Participate in the development and administration of multiple emergency management programs, including grant and contract management, procurement, hazard and threat identification, risk assessment, emergency planning, capability development, training and exercises, and event planning.
• Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operational readiness activities including tracking expenditures, coordinating equipment maintenance, training, and exercises.
• Support efforts to guide King County agencies through recovery programs such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program.
• Analyze and assist with developing recommendations for process improvement, reducing waste, and promoting value‑added activities during day‑to‑day operations and EOC activations.

• Background and knowledge of current emergency management laws, regulations, principles, and practices, and federal grant programs (or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills).
• Knowledge of current principles and practices in grant management, program management, and project management.
• Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize capabilities and risk, undertake gap analyses, and prepare reports and presentations.
• Track record of developing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of constituents and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Flexible and able to adapt as required, working in a multi‑faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Comfortable and proficient with office productivity tools in daily work.

• Obtain and maintain a valid Washington State driver license.
• Pass a thorough background check/investigation.
• Serve in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in an operational capacity or at other locations as assigned during exercises, emergencies, or disasters.
• Be willing to work extended hours, nights and weekends with minimal notice and carry a cell phone and radio 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Serve as a First Responder during any emergency.

This is an exciting opportunity open to all applicants. A King County application is required. We encourage you to include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials. If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Marzest, Senior Talent Advisor at bmarzest
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• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement – pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• On‑site activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.

For additional information about employee benefits, visit the Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.