Emergency Services Manager (At-Will) (Management Associate)

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The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is looking for an energetic, collaborative, and experienced emergency management professional to serve as Emergency Services Manager!

The Department

The City Manager's Office - Office of the Emergency Services provides oversight and direction to ensure that all City departments are responding to City Council goals, keeping up-to-date on the changing needs of the community, and planning the services, programs, and projects that will ensure the City is a great community in which to live, work, and play.

The Emergency Services Manager will develop and coordinate the City's Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), develop, coordinate and maintain a comprehensive preparedness and hazard mitigation plan to assure emergency response capabilities involving all City departments, train emergency operations teams comprised of both executive and staff level personnel in emergency operations and procedures, coordinate emergency services planning between the City, School District, adjacent jurisdictions, utilities, Red Cross and other governmental agencies, and coordinates community volunteers in emergency preparedness. The City recently completed updates to the Emergency Operations Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.

Monthly Salary Range 

$8,391.00 (Minimum) - $10,069 (Reference) - $11,579 (Maximum) per month.

Appointments are made between the minimum and the reference point of the range, depending on qualifications. This position is eligible for a wage adjustment of up to 10% for meritorious work during the first year of employment. 

The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving.  The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks!

  Click here for more information on Employee Benefits, Discounts, & Incentives! Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree with four years of experience in management research, development or organization and methods.  One year of graduate study may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

AND

One year of experience in performing analytical duties related to programs for emergency management and/or emergency response or recovery is preferred.

Possession of a valid class California Class C driver's license.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Experience in developing and implementing disaster preparedness training and operations;

• Experience in establishing and/or participating in emergency operations center;

• Possess or plan to obtain Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) / Associate Emergency Management (AEM) credential.

The Emergency Services Manager may have the following special requirements, which is not all inclusive:

The work will require working outdoors when conducting emergency drills. In the event of an emergency, must be able to work indoors/outdoors under adverse conditions for an extended period of time. May be required to travel to a variety of off-site locations and be available to respond during off duty hours.

Incumbents may be expected to perform the aforementioned duties in a day-to-day setting or during an emergency or response and recovery. In addition, incumbents may work in a wide variety of staff positions in the disaster response organization, including responding to operational areas and field locations to ensure coordination of mutual aid and State disaster response, regional and State operations centers, and disaster field offices. Interested candidates must submit an online application and resume at www.TorranceCA.Gov.

Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed and moved forward to the hiring department upon receipt.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in an oral interview process (weighted 100%).  The hiring department may contact you at any time to conduct the hiring interview if you qualify for the position.Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out information about our community.

The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement.  Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!