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

Full Job Description

THIS ROLE IS CONSIDERED A FIRST RESPONDER AND MUST PHYSICALLY REPORT TO WORKSITE.

This recruitment is to fill a Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temporary Position that is anticipated to last for 1 year.

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 projects and programs involving inter-agency, inter-jurisdictional, and multi-disciplinary coordination in King County.

Be a key player in the planning and development for present and future services as well as the fiscal administration of several Homeland Security Grant Program awards.

Roles involve daily interaction with senior-level management, program managers, and multiple intergovernmental partners.

Requires a self-starter who is a team player, can work on multiple projects, and pays attention to detail.

Requirements

SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES - The successful candidates for these positions, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Participate in the development and administration of multiple emergency management programs which may include complex components of 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 maintenance of equipment, 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 during EOC activations.

Qualifications

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have a background and knowledge of current emergency management laws, regulations, principles, and practices, and Federal grant programs; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the skill and ability to perform the job duties;
• Are knowledgeable of current principles and practices in grant management, program management, and project management;
• Are able to research, analyze, and synthesize capabilities and risk, undertake gap analyses, and prepare reports and presentations.
• Have a track record of developing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of constituents and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Are flexible and can adapt as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Are comfortable and proficient with the use of office productivity tools in daily work.

NECESSARY SPECIAL INFORMATION - Successful candidates for this position must be able to:

• 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 may be assigned during exercises, emergencies, or disasters;
• Be willing to work extended hours, nights and weekends with minimal notice and carrying a cell phone and radio 24 hours a day, seven days a week;
• Serve as a First Responder during any emergency.

This position is represented by PROTEC17 - Emergency Management

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: This is an exciting opportunity open to all applicants. A King County Application is required.

We highly encourage you to include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials.

If you have any questions, please contact Brittney Marzest, Senior Talent Advisor at bmarzest@kingcounty.gov

This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 6 months, including additional Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Career Service (CS) positions.

Additional Information

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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To Apply

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