Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator

Pondera County located in Conrad; MT is looking for a Full - Time Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator (DES Coordinator). Work Unit Overview: The Pondera County Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) Department oversees and coordinates the jurisdiction's efforts in the prevention, protection, response, and recovery from emergencies, disasters, and threats within the County of Pondera. The goal is to save lives, prevent property damage, and minimizing damage to the environment for any type of emergency or disaster, whether caused by natural, technological, or man-made actions. The DES Coordinator provides disaster preparedness training and prepares emergency plans, procedures, and guidelines for implementation during declared emergencies and disasters. Job Summary: The DES Coordinator has the administrative responsibility for the development, establishment and coordination of a County-wide program which develops goals and budgets for Pondera County's emergency management program. The coordinator has a high degree of understanding of department and functional operations and is able to work with considerable initiative, discretion, and autonomy. This position manages the operations of the Pondera County Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)/Safety Program that makes non-routine choices within established precedent with limited financial impact to Pondera County. This position requires advanced troubleshooting or analysis and uses judgment in selecting alternatives in reducing adverse impacts to the County. This position requires regular interaction to communicate or negotiate important agreements requiring considerable tact, sense of timing and the ability to establish trust, plus sensitivity to diverse jurisdictions where relationships involve cooperation and/or collaboration within the overall organization. The coordinator exercises considerable judgment and initiative in coordinating the resources, public and private, of the community towards program objectives. The DES Coordinator represents Pondera County with the media and at meetings with State, Federal and regional representatives. Oversees County programs relative to 911 fund management, county addressing, and employee safety. Works with external Contractors and internal Departments to keep road and structure maps current and accessible. Salary: DOE -- This position is a non-exempt Full-Time position, not to exceed 40 hours per week (2080 hours per year). This position will accrue compensatory time under the guidelines of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable Montana law. Pay cycle is monthly. Supervision Exercised: List jobs reporting to the subject position and level of supervisory authority. The position may supervise other County staff and Contractors as needed. Training Requirements: Attend and successfully complete Independent Study course required by EMPC guidance, within 1 year of hire. Any renewals for the course are mandatory. Complete First Aid/CPR training/accreditation, within 6 months of hire. All recertifications are mandatory. Education and Experience: This job requires education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in management such as program planning, project management, facilities/infrastructure management, or related field. Training specific to job duties will be provided after hire. Licenses required: Valid State of Montana Driver's License. Full job description, application and benefit package are available at Job Service Cut Bank, located at 1210 E. Main St., Cut Bank, MT 59427, the Pondera County Court House located at 20 4th Ave. S.W., Conrad, MT 59425, or on our website at https://www.ponderacountymontana.org/employment. Completed applications can be dropped off at the Pondera County Courthouse located at 20 4th Ave SW, Conrad, MT 59425.