CERT Coordinator (Staff Services Analyst - PT)

About the Opportunity

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services/Fire Warden is looking for an energetic, team-oriented candidate to establish and manage the responsibilities of the Stanislaus County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program including developing and implementing a strategic vision and guiding implementation and growth of the CERT program in the community. The ideal candidate will have high level administrative, organization, computer, and strong communication skills and a can-do attitude.
To learn more about the Office of Emergency Services, click here.

Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide.
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/under the "Disability" tab.

Typical Tasks

• Establish and manage the responsibilities of the Stanislaus County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program including developing and implementing a strategic vision and guiding the implementation and growth of the CERT program in the community;
• Develop a CERT program volunteer recruitment strategy and annual calendar of CERT events and trainings;
• Recruit and coordinate qualified CERT trainers with local first responder agencies;
• Prepare and coordinate CERT trainings for the community;
• Coordinate with local school districts to develop and deliver teen CERT training programs;
• Identify CERT program training and equipment needs and maintain the CERT team training supplies and equipment cache;
• Maintain records (financial, inventory, database of members, etc.) of the CERT program in accordance with County records management and retention standards;
• Establish Standard Operating Procedures for the use of CERTs in disaster and non-disaster situations;
• Develop a CERT program branding, marketing and outreach strategy to include: social media, website content, media releases, fliers and newsletters;
• Develop an annual CERT program performance report;
• Perform such other and similar services in connection with any of the above listed duties.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with cities, special districts, county agencies, state, federal, community-based organizations and other service groups having a role in an emergency;
• Recognize, analyze, and evaluate potential disaster issues and situations and recommend appropriate solutions;
• Coordinate and conduct training in disaster preparedness and response;
• Develop and implement disaster preparedness exercises and after-action reports (AARs);
• Coordinate Operational Area resources for disasters, training and other responses;
• Research methods and data analysis to collect and interpret data to identify trends, establish and identify needs; evaluate program effectiveness, and make appropriate recommendations;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and
• Promote emergency preparedness within the community.

KNOWLEDGE

• The National Incident Management System (NIMS); State Emergency Management System (SEMS); Incident Command System (ICS);
• State and federal regulations and standards governing emergency preparedness and disaster response activities, including California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA);
• County organization, operations, policies and procedures;
• Principles of "All Hazards" disaster response;
• Principles of practices of public administration, including methods of developing documents and preparing reports;
• Local community resources and community service programs;
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources;
• Techniques of preparing, producing and disseminating information to various target community groups; and
• Computers and software programs typically used in the position; statistical, presentation and word processing applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent; AND
• Four (4) years experience in a related field involving meeting and dealing with the public or in a field which involved customer contact, community outreach and/or educational activities.
  
  License and Certificates:
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

• Current Contract employee for the Office of Emergency Services performing the tasks listed above.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help/part-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County .
GENERAL INFORMATION

Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary .

Closing Date/Time: 3/17/2025 8:00 AM Pacific

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• Stanislaus County

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