Deputy Emergency Manager

Job Type: Location Type: Not Specified

 

Salary: $6,498.97 – $8,708.01 Monthly
Location : Beaverton Public Safety Center, OR
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: FY24/25-01044
Department: Police
Division: Police Emergency Management
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Beaverton is seeking a dynamic and skilled Deputy Emergency Manager to support its emergency management program. This position works on the forefront of community preparedness, response, and recovery, and collaborates with city departments, regional partners, and volunteers to enhance resilience. The Deputy Emergency Manager will also assist in program planning, develop and update emergency plans, oversee volunteer coordination, lead emergency management training initiatives, and represent the city in critical regional planning efforts.

This position requires a unique blend of leadership, strategic planning skills, and operational expertise, and presents an exciting opportunity to lead critical projects and make a tangible impact on the safety and well-being of Beaverton residents. The role focuses on strengthening community resilience by ensuring emergency management efforts are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the unique needs of all community members.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Expert knowledge of:
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (ICS).
  • Laws and regulations governing emergency management.
  • Strategic planning methods.
• Leadership skills to organize and lead external and internal emergency management teams.
• Ability to create partnerships with emergency management and Homeland Security stakeholders, including public and private partnerships.
• Community engagement experience, including recruiting, training, and supervising community volunteers.
• Experience facilitating presentations and exercises for diverse audiences.
• Background and experience developing and updating emergency management plans.
• Exceptional communication skills and a passion for outreach and education to promote emergency preparedness.
• Grant management and grant writing experience.
• Experience maintaining the readiness of an emergency operations center and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage databases.
• Technological savvy to manage crisis management and communication platforms.

This is a full-time, exempt, Management 2 (M2) position. The classification is Emergency Management Officer. There is one vacancy.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.
Responsibilities

Emergency planning, coordination, and response

• Act as the city’s Emergency Manager in their absence.
• Develop and maintain emergency plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), communication plans, and hazard-specific plans.
• Ensure physical readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Coordinate readiness efforts for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and ensure staff are trained.
• Monitor incidents and respond to emergencies, assuming leadership roles as necessary.
• Remain on-call and respond to the EOC during emergencies or planned events as needed

Training and exercises

• Plan, conduct, and evaluate training sessions, drills, and exercises to test citywide preparedness.
• Create After Action Reports (AAR) and Corrective Action Plans (CAP) to improve readiness.

Volunteer management

• Oversee the city’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and other emergency management volunteer groups.
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers in emergency preparedness and response activities.

Community outreach

• Lead outreach and public education efforts to enhance community preparedness and build public awareness.
• Promote public education on emergency preparedness through events, media, and community programs.
• Represent the city in regional emergency management committees and collaborate with partners.

Technology and communication tools:

• Manage emergency communication systems such as WebEOC and Everbridge.
• Ensure tools are up to date and users are trained.

Regulatory compliance, grants, and budget

• Ensure compliance with NIMS and other state and federal standards.
• Research, apply for, and manage emergency management and Homeland Security grants, including budget oversight and reporting.
• Assist in developing and monitoring program budget.

Cross-department and regional collaboration

• Facilitate internal teams to address emergency management priorities.
• Review special event plans to ensure preparedness measures are in place.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local, regional, and state emergency management and Homeland Security partners, including public and private partnerships.

Public relations

• Develop educational materials.
• Update the emergency management website and social media.
• Engage with the media as necessary.

Additional duties are outlined in the class specification.
Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, homeland security, disaster management, or a closely related field, and
• Three years of experience in emergency management; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of an extensive background check, which includes Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprints.
• Within 30 days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to receive CJIS certification.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.

Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.

Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.
Compensation

Salary range: $6,498.97 – $8,708.01 monthly
Starting rate will be determined based on the years of directly related experience provided in the job application. The experience listed will be reviewed and compared to the minimum qualifications outlined in the job posting. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps within the salary range may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position.

Total compensation package and benefitsIn addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life

Additional benefits include excellent , PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.

City of Beaverton Compensation Break DownGross cash compensationStarting stepStep 1Step 4Step 7Yearly salary$77,987.76$90,289.20$104,496.12
Estimated benefits paid by the city – Non-cash compensationPublic Employees Retirement System fully-paid contributions for employee $4,094.36$4,740.18$5,486.05Medical & Dental – Max city contributions for employee +1 (dollar value)$29,922.12$29,922.12$29,922.12Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution$2,339.63$2,708.68$3,134.88No-cost TriMet public transportation pass (dollar value)$1,200.00$1,200.00$1,200.00Total estimated non-cash compensation/benefits$37,556.11$38,570.98$39,743.05
Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value$115,543.87$128,860.18$144,239.17
Annual amounts in the table are shown for comparison purposes only and may vary slightly from actual salaries due to rounding calculations in the payroll system.
The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits by clicking the link below.
01

Do you have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet city driving standards?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher in emergency management, homeland security, disaster management, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

04

What best describes your experience in emergency management?

• Less than 3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-8 years
• More than 8 years
• None of the above

05

What best describes your experience in volunteer management?

• Less than 3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-8 years
• More than 8 years
• None of the above

06

Do you possess full professional proficiency to read, write and speak one or more of the city’s priority languages (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Japanese, Russian)?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to the question about languages, which of the City of Beaverton’s priority languages do you speak, read, and write fluently?

• Spanish
• Arabic
• Korean
• Vietnamese
• Chinese
• Russian
• Japanese
• None of these

08

This position may require working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, with little or no prior notice.

• I understand this requirement.

09

Please select all certificates/courses you have successfully completed.

• IS 100
• IS 200
• ICS 300
• ICS 400
• IS 700
• IS 800
• G 191
• IS 2200
• G 2300
• HSEEP
• None of these

10

Please list any other national or state emergency management certifications you possess. If you do not have any other emergency management certifications, enter NA.
11

Please list the types of homeland security or emergency management grants you have experience writing or managing (e.g. UASI, EMPG, HSGP). If you do not have this experience enter NA.
12

Please list the types of HSEEP-compliant exercises you have developed or facilitated. If you do not have this experience, enter NA.
13

Do you have experience developing After-Action reports and/or Corrective Action Plans following exercises or real-world events?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have experience ensuring/tracking NIMS compliance throughout an organization?

• Yes
• No

15

Please write a specific and unique response to each of the following questions. Do not state “see resume” or “see cover letter” in lieu of responding to these questions.

• I understand this requirement.

16

Describe your experience developing and maintaining emergency plans, such as Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) or Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP). Include specific examples of plans you have worked on.
17

Describe your experience recruiting, training, and leading volunteers. Include specific examples of volunteer engagement and the impact it had on program success.
18

The salary range for this position is $6,498.97 – $8,708.01 monthly. What salary would be willing to accept? Your response will not be used for application screening.
Required Question