<p>Department: Public Safety and Justice Services</p> <p>Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm</p> <p>Reports To: Emergency Manager Supervisor</p> <p>Full Time or Part Time: Full Time</p> <p>Regular or Temporary: Regular</p> <p>Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining</p> <p>Classified or Unclassified: Classified</p> <p>FLSA: Exempt</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Journey level position, working under general supervision within a framework of well-defined policies, procedures, and regulations. Independently performs daily assignments, often outside of proximity of their supervisor and expected to become fully aware of operating procedures and policies.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <p>Assists in the development, upgrade, and implementation of emergency preparedness exercises and emergency response plans; performs damage assessments; reviews plans and training; researches training; coordinates and conducts training. Executes public outreach; manages office website; manages social media accounts; reviews and edits publications; attends public outreach events; produces safety fact sheet; develops publications. Conducts emergency response activities at the County Emergency Operations Center when activations occur; coordinates with public officials; completes Incident Action Plans; answers the public's questions; prepares plans and documents; acts as a member of the incident support team; conducts damage assessments. Performs related administrative responsibilities; maintains database and other information systems; schedules staff training; manages certification programs; attends training courses and meetings; participates in work-groups and exercises; researches state and federal guidelines.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or other public safety disciplines with one (1) year of Public Safety experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid Ohio driver license, proof of automobile insurance and a reliable vehicle.</p> <p>Application Process</p> <p>This is a competitive, classified position. The Personnel Review Commission (PRC) will check your application to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications. If you do, the PRC will invite you to take a civil service examination. The exam is specific to this position. Everyone who passes the exam goes on an eligibility list. To fill this opening, the PRC sends the hiring department and Human Resources (HR) a certified eligibility list with the top 25% candidates (or at least the ten highest scoring candidates, whichever is greater). HR helps the hiring department decide who from the certified list to follow up with for interviews and then a job offer.</p> <p>Most of our communication with candidates is through email. Regularly check the email address you gave us in your job profile. Watch your Spam folder, just in case.</p> <p>If we offer you a job, you must pass a drug screen and background check before the offer becomes final. Prior criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify you from employment; the County looks at criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis using the guidelines in Chapter 306 of the County Code.</p> <p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>Cuyahoga County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the County realize its full potential. The County benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together.</p> <p>The County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation.</p> <p>If you need assistance applying or participating in any part of the candidate experience, contact Human Resources at 216-443-7190 and ask to speak with a talent acquisition team member.</p>