DES Coordinator

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This job requires Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of emergency management; program planning and administration principles and processes; governmental structures and resources; the background and objectives of Federal, state, and local emergency management programs; and grant administration processes and requirements. Knowledge of emergency management techniques in areas such as flood protection, firefighting, evacuation and relocation, shelter management, disaster communications, radiological and nuclear defense and hazardous materials incidents, NIMS/ICS model for emergency program development, EOC operation, implementation and monitoring techniques. The position must develop and maintain knowledge of relevant programs and funding which includes understanding grant writing, grant management, and the financial tracking and reporting grants require. The job prefers equivalencies in an associate's degree or a related field and two (2) years' experience, or a high school diploma and three (3) years directly related training and experience. Course work in public administration, environmental studies, emergency management or a related field of work, and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a staff role in a public agency or business in work associated with disaster and emergency activities such as program planning, project management facilities/infrastructure management, or related field would be beneficial. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Research, develop, and maintain disaster emergency plans to ensure the County is prepared to react effectively to any type of emergency or disaster; whether caused by war, natural, or human caused actions to ensure the continuity of government and the survival of the populace, to reduce human suffering, protect the environment, and reduce property damage. The chain of command for local authorities, the responsibilities of local agencies, and evacuation plans are some of the items to be included in the plan per statutory requirements. Plan, design, execute and evaluate emergency response exercises and training to ensure the county achieves overall training goals. This includes training local groups in the preparation of long-term plans that are in accordance with regulations governing Federal and state plans and participating in training events or exercises in a teaching or consulting position. Research and disseminate useful information to the public via the development of a coordinated effort to mitigate the effects of a potential disaster by proactively empowering the public to be prepared to contend with disasters. Prepare information sheets and brochures. Advise schools, citizens, and industry groups in preparing for and recovery from emergencies and disasters with a focus on establishing alternative means of providing water, power, communications, food and shelter in the event of a disaster. Coordinate mutual aid responses and requests; assist in the overall management of emergency response and recovery operations through the emergency operations center; and work cooperatively with other agencies and jurisdictions when County services are need elsewhere. Act as liaison to local, state, and federal governments during planning, response, and recovery phases of natural, technological, and national security disasters and emergencies by seeking out and participating in group and individual conversations, visits, and conferences and by sharing knowledge and techniques. Prepare the County DES/Safety budget, assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of funds needed for equipment, materials, staffing and supplies; and administer the approved budget. BENEFITS: All benefits will be pro-rated. These include sick and vacation time, life insurance, health insurance, Public Employees Retirement System and holidays ** HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please contact the Glendive Job Se vice to complete a Dawson County application. this application can be found in Tray 4 in Job Service or may also be downloaded from the County website, www.dawsonmt.gov. Completed applications should be submitted to Dawson County Payroll or the Glendive Job Service. For questions regarding the position, please call the Dawson County Commissioners at 406-377-3562.