What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Management Specialist (Temporary) position at Anoka County?
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on 07/14/2023 in order to be considered.
Position Description
The Anoka County Emergency Management mission is to promote the safety and well-being of Anoka County citizens through the coordination of the emergency management program with local, county, state, and federal partners. This is done by maximizing the capabilities and resources of the county in the areas of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The department has an immediate opening for Emergency Management Specialist who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include supporting Anoka County with emergency management, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
This is a temporary, on-call, non-exempt, on-siteposition. Interviews will take place the week of July 17, 2023, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
Salary: $23.08 per hour
2023 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28. $23.08 to $31.16 per hour.
Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Work Location
This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Emergency Management Specialist.
Support Anoka County with emergency management, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Participate in planning, coordination, and management functions designed to improve the emergency management program.
Assist in the execution of various projects supporting emergency management training efforts.
Partner with public safety organizations at various community events.
Assist with other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Requires a high school diploma
Possess a Certified Emergency Manager Certification
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety or a related field
Minnesota EMS Certificate in EMR, EMT, or EMTP
Experience in emergency management or public safety
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Standard office environment, travel to various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, may include emergency or disaster response sites in uncontrolled environments depending on assignment
Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness
Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties
Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills
Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing
Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment
Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to public safety equipment depending on assignment
Public safety equipment may include but is not limited to radios, cameras, GPS devices, radiological testing equipment such as portal monitors and Geiger counters depending on assignment, and personal protective equipment
Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions
Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
As required by federal law, Anoka County must conduct a query of driving records in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse as part of the pre-employment process for CDL drivers (*382.701 Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.).
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 363,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
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Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy:
Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Salary : $23 - $27
