Resource Management - Response Coordinator
Description
Hennepin County's Emergency Management Department is seeking a Response Coordinator to manage the mobilizing, dispatching and demobilizing of the Hennepin County Disaster Cache, during and after an emergency.
Location and hours:
This position is currently being performed remotely due to COVID-19, but the typical location is anticipated to be at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55430. There is no public transportation to this facility.This position will work up to 19 hours per week. The work hours will be Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About the position type:
This is a limited duration (temporary), non-benefit earning position expected to last up to two years.
In this position, you will:
* Develop, operationalize, track, and improve procedures to mobilize, dispatch and demobilize resources during and after an emergency.
* Lead county damage assessment operations from Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) through Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA).
* Store, maintain, and test resources in the Hennepin County disaster cache.
* Lead maintenance and lawncare operations of Hennepin West Mesonet sites.
* Assist in the annual resource gap analysis process and associated Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) update.
* Determine and track scheduled or phased maintenance program with mobile inventory (internal or external contracts).
* Maintain and/or develop a physical (visual and operational) cyclic inventory inspection program.
* Maintain the warehouse floor plan, storage capacity, classification of inventory, slotting, and implementation for an efficient receiving process.
* Provide training and update briefings to emergency management staff with logistics management that include warehouse storage capability, resource processes, sustainability, and organization.
Need to have:
* One of the following:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in emergency management or an approved equivalent academic area, and one year or more of experience working in emergency preparedness or related field.
* Associates degree in emergency management or related field andthree years or more of experience working in emergency preparedness or related field.
* Five years or more experience in emergency preparedness or related field.
State of Minnesota Emergency management certificate or ability to achieve certification within two years of hire.Nice to have:
* Completion of an approved training program in heavy equipment operations.
* Three years or more of experience operating heavy equipment.
* Three years or more of experience working on-scene disaster operations.
* Knowledge of:
* The proper use of tools and equipment (e.g., common hand tools, impact wrenches, air and hydraulic jacks); occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
* Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles and trailers.
Ability to perform repairs independently, work from diagrams, manuals, oral and written directions; make cost estimates of time and materials and to maintain routine records; lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds; safely driving motor vehicles and operate equipment.
About the department:
Hennepin County Emergency Management is responsible to integrate the preparation, response and recovery efforts of County Departments with Municipal Governments for major emergencies involving natural hazards, technological accidents, and adversarial threats.
The Department works closely with other emergency management officials, including those from the State, neighboring counties, municipal governments, private industry and volunteer organizations, in order to ensure unified action, appropriate resource allocation, and common messages regarding disasters.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position is internally classified as an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Laura Miller
Hennepin County's Emergency Management Department is seeking a Response Coordinator to manage the mobilizing, dispatching and demobilizing of the Hennepin County Disaster Cache, during and after an emergency.
Location and hours:
This position is currently being performed remotely due to COVID-19, but the typical location is anticipated to be at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55430. There is no public transportation to this facility.This position will work up to 19 hours per week. The work hours will be Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About the position type:
This is a limited duration (temporary), non-benefit earning position expected to last up to two years.
In this position, you will:
* Develop, operationalize, track, and improve procedures to mobilize, dispatch and demobilize resources during and after an emergency.
* Lead county damage assessment operations from Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) through Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA).
* Store, maintain, and test resources in the Hennepin County disaster cache.
* Lead maintenance and lawncare operations of Hennepin West Mesonet sites.
* Assist in the annual resource gap analysis process and associated Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) update.
* Determine and track scheduled or phased maintenance program with mobile inventory (internal or external contracts).
* Maintain and/or develop a physical (visual and operational) cyclic inventory inspection program.
* Maintain the warehouse floor plan, storage capacity, classification of inventory, slotting, and implementation for an efficient receiving process.
* Provide training and update briefings to emergency management staff with logistics management that include warehouse storage capability, resource processes, sustainability, and organization.
Need to have:
* One of the following:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in emergency management or an approved equivalent academic area, and one year or more of experience working in emergency preparedness or related field.
* Associates degree in emergency management or related field andthree years or more of experience working in emergency preparedness or related field.
* Five years or more experience in emergency preparedness or related field.
State of Minnesota Emergency management certificate or ability to achieve certification within two years of hire.Nice to have:
* Completion of an approved training program in heavy equipment operations.
* Three years or more of experience operating heavy equipment.
* Three years or more of experience working on-scene disaster operations.
* Knowledge of:
* The proper use of tools and equipment (e.g., common hand tools, impact wrenches, air and hydraulic jacks); occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
* Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles and trailers.
Ability to perform repairs independently, work from diagrams, manuals, oral and written directions; make cost estimates of time and materials and to maintain routine records; lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds; safely driving motor vehicles and operate equipment.
About the department:
Hennepin County Emergency Management is responsible to integrate the preparation, response and recovery efforts of County Departments with Municipal Governments for major emergencies involving natural hazards, technological accidents, and adversarial threats.
The Department works closely with other emergency management officials, including those from the State, neighboring counties, municipal governments, private industry and volunteer organizations, in order to ensure unified action, appropriate resource allocation, and common messages regarding disasters.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position is internally classified as an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Laura Miller
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