Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside Emergency Department is seeking an Emergency Services Manager to oversee the Business and Finance Division located in Riverside. The incumbent will be responsible to manage the operations of a major operating unit within the Emergency Services Division of the County Fire Department, which includes the planning, development, organization, and coordination of integrated emergency response services; and performs other related duties as required.

The Emergency Services Manager is distinguished from that of Emergency Services Program Supervisor in that the former has full management responsibility over a major operating unit of the Office of Emergency Services (OES) and assists in the administration of division budget and operations. This class is responsible for management of Emergency Services professional, technical and clerical staff; is assigned a high degree of responsibility in coordinating emergency services programs; and assists the Fire Department Deputy Director - OES in resolving difficulties and problems encountered in developing emergency preparedness and operations plans. An incumbent of this class reports to, and acts in behalf of, the Fire Department Deputy Director - OES during absences or as assigned.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(C) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD ) is a public safety department that includes Emergency Planning Division (EPD), the Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency (REMSA) and the Emergency Services Division (ESD). EMD coordinates emergency management and emergency medical services in order to mitigate, prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage division staff in the development and maintenance of emergency event procedures and resources for all County unincorporated areas and for individual cities on a contract basis; assist in developing and coordinating emergency response plans for contract cities.

• Manage and supervise staff, participate in hiring and disciplinary actions.

• Plan, develop, organize, and evaluate response to multi-hazard emergency or disaster conditions involving earthquakes, major fire/wildfires, hazardous materials, nuclear incidents, imminent/actual flooding, imminent/actual dam failures, nuclear power plant incidents, and transportation networks; assist in the training and evaluation of emergency responders within the Riverside County Operational Area (OA) in compliance with SEMS.

• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of the County's Multi-Hazard Functional Plan.

• Confer with various public and private agencies and officials to encourage active participation in disaster preparedness planning and the commitment of human and material resources for mobilization during an emergency.

• Coordinate and participate in the management and support of designated Emergency Service Committees; organize and coordinate activation of Emergency Operations Center facilities and equipment.

• Ensure the operational readiness telecommunications, radiological, and other emergency operations equipment; design and oversee the conduct of emergency management exercises; organize and assist in directing response to emergency exercises and events.

• Assign staff to track and compile ongoing incident status information; evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of exercise and event responses.

• Coordinate preparation of detailed reports and applications to state and federal agencies for reimbursement and financial assistance needed to recover from declared disasters.

• Coordinate and provide support to fire and hazardous materials response teams; provide staff training in specialized technical fields.

• Develop and administer training and public education programs; analyze and interpret local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they relate to emergency services; develop and conduct in-service programs for emergency response personnel and presents public education demonstrations in areas of expertise and/or certification.

• Coordinate fixed asset design, purchase, and installation; maintain division budget and inventory control; serves as technical advisor and act in direct support of members of the Emergency Services Council.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college preferably with major coursework in Emergency Management, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Communications, Urban Studies, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a basis of one year of experience for 30 semester or 45 quarter units.)

Experience:Three years of experience comparable to an Emergency Services Coordinator with the County of Riverside. (Training in the field of emergency management from a recognized state or federal training program may substitute for one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 hours of training equaling one month of experience.)

Competitive candidates will have experience with monitoring grants, overseeing the budget, and experience with the recovery process for reimbursement of funds.

Knowledge of:The principles of planning, developing, coordinating, and organizing emergency management services; the principles and practices of supervision; interrelationships, responsibilities, goals, and functions of local, state, and federal government in planning and implementing emergency services; the organization and implementation of an Incident Command System; the techniques of emergency response and recovery; emergency communications and computer applications; techniques of training and public speaking; public relations.

Ability to: Plan, develop, organize, and evaluate an emergency management program; supervise the work of others; understand and apply local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and directives governing disaster/emergency preparedness; anticipate, analyze, and evaluate potential disaster problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals; elicit the cooperation and support of County and city personnel, and volunteers; provide technical guidance and direction; prepare comprehensive reports and plans involving detail and coordination; communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Emergency Management Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Upload a copy of your degree or transcripts as an attachment to your Government Jobs account at the time of application. Competitive experience/education must be reflected on your application/resume.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Ashley Voegele at (951) 955-5736 or via email at avoegele@rivco.org.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..

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