Community Resilience Coordinator

Compensation Range:

$45,697.60 - $68,556.80

Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, a pension plan, flexible spending accounts and even a tuition reimbursement program.

At Lancaster County, we understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer paid time off for sick, vacation and holidays, an employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Responsibilities of this position are divided into four critical areas with projected emphasis as follows:

• 50% - the Community Resilience Coordinator is responsible for a range of community resilience outreach, public-private partnership building, school & daycare safety/preparedness, and assists in the development, coordination, and execution of community resilience and recovery initiatives, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery planning, and technical assistance visits; Is the primary POC for access and functional needs community planning and planning assistance; works with NGOs on building shelter and mass evacuation, mass housing, and mass care plans; FEMA Community Lifelines focus – Food, Water, Shelter, Agriculture and Business.

• 35% - Liaison to Volunteer Organizations within the county including, but not limited to, Fire Police Task Force, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Citizen’s Corps, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), American Red Cross, County Animal Response Team (CART), Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD), and implement and coordinate Lancaster County EMA’s Duly Enrolled Volunteer program; and

• 15% - Community resilience education through development and promotion of public education and awareness / registration for public safety-related mass notification systems, maintain website information during preparedness, response and recovery campaigns, and support the Lancaster County Administration public information needs related to available preparedness, mitigation, and recovery resources, before, during, and after a disaster/event.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• The Community Resilience Coordinator/Volunteer Liaison reports to the Director of Emergency Management or to the Deputy Director in the absence of the Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain the Lancaster County EMA’s website information related to emergency preparedness, community resilience, and health preparedness education.

• Provide technical assistance to public and private subscribers of the Lancaster County public notification system to include email and phone support and contact list maintenance.

• Supervises and oversees the County-wide emergency management volunteer program(s), including the assessment of needs, recruitment, training, placement, and sustainment of volunteers; includes CERT, MRC, VOAD, Citizen’s Corps, LCART, and the LEMA Volunteer internship programs.

• Assists with the development of recovery phase specific plans and documentation, including the Community Resilience Program and the County Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) program.

• Provide business continuity planning support to public and private partners in development of continuity of operations plans for critical infrastructure including long-term care and day care facilities, companies, and other community groups.

• Serve as the LEMA liaison to various community volunteer organizations within Lancaster County, including but not limited to the Rotary Club, American Red Cross, Lancaster Ministries, and the Water Street Ministries.

• Work directly with community agencies, as well as County Government Services liaisons, to develop and maintain plans focused on supporting County residents with access and functional needs, and serve as the County liaison to the South-Central PA Task Force Access and Functional Needs Subcommittee

• Serves as a department Duty Officer (DO) on a rotating schedule

• Works with Local, State and Federal Agencies, as required

• Availability to work uncommon tours of duty, including after-hours, weekends and holidays as needed

• Other duties as assigned by the Department Director or Deputy Director

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Deliver presentation to and interact with small and large groups.

• Must obtain training certificates in IS-100, IS-200, IS-700x and IS-800x within the first two months of employment.

• Must obtain G-290 certificate within first year of employment.

• Must obtain training certificates in ICS-300 and ICS-400 within the first two years of employment.

• Must complete PA Emergency Management Agency County Basic Certification within the first year of employment.

• Must complete PA Emergency Management Agency County Advanced and Professional Certification within four years of employment.

• Must complete other training and certification as determined by the Department Director or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Emergency Management, Public Health, Environmental Health, etc.), and preferred one (1) year of relevant experience in Emergency Management; Or

• High School Diploma and any combination of relevant education and Emergency Management workforce experience that adds up to five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Computer and Internet Literate.

• Organizational and public speaking skills.

• Applicable knowledge of the Incident Command System and Emergency Support Functions

• Basic concepts, terminology and procedures related to emergency management planning and response.

• Basic elements of an effective emergency operations planning.

• Federal, state and local agencies involved in emergency management planning and response.

• Principles of preparing effective training and educational materials and exercises.

• Methods of record keeping and standard report preparation

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record for the last 5 years.

• Successful completion of criminal background and credit checks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

• Ability to work 12+ hour shifts

• Availability to work weekends and holidays

• Person may participate in field operations and capable of walking extended distances in less than ideal

• conditions (i.e.: floods, mud, windstorm aftermath, snow, damage assessment)

• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B.  Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided. 

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.  Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.