TriMet
Senior Coordinator, Emergency Management
TriMet is seeking a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator to lead preparedness and response efforts that protect thousands of daily riders and employees. This role ensures regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local emergency management regulations and works closely with multiple divisions.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain TriMet’s comprehensive agency-wide Emergency Management Program.
Support continuity of operations (COOP) by preparing for and responding to emergencies and restoring reliable public transit services in the Greater Portland Metropolitan Area.
Develop and deliver training, conduct drills and exercises, and coordinate with external agencies, such as Fire, Police, EMS, city and county emergency management offices, and nonprofit organizations.
Assist with development and maintenance of district emergency plans for terrorist, security incidents, natural disasters, pandemics, hazard mitigation, continuity of operations, and other relevant plans.
Coordinate with stakeholders on emergency management, safety and security program activities within the agency.
Essential Functions
Assist in developing training, implementation, and exercising of TriMet emergency response plans for all facilities.
Assist with development and maintenance of district emergency plans to address response to and recovery from incidents such as terrorism, major security incidents, natural disasters, and pandemics.
Develop and manage training, drills and exercising of TriMet’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Assist with plans, coordination and review of work assigned staff and contractors responsible for projects and programs developed under the Emergency Manager.
Serve as planning liaison to emergency management agencies throughout TriMet district.
Represent TriMet as point-of-contact to state and federal emergency management agencies for public assistance grants following a declared natural disaster.
Stay current on research, technology and guidance or best practices in mass transit emergency preparedness.
Maintain Agency Emergency Operations Center including tools, technology, equipment and logistical systems needed to run operations 24/7.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in emergency preparedness or management, business management, public administration, homeland security, fire science, public health, social service or related field preferred.
Four (4) years of total credited experience in emergency management, training, response, exercise design, development, post‑incident evaluation and corrective action planning, security planning or management, risk and vulnerability assessment, and emergency plan writing and maintenance.
Two (2) years of emergency program or project management experience.
Certifications from FEMA in IC 100, IC 200, IS 700, IS 800 and IC 300, IC 400 required within one (1) year of employment.
At least 80 hours of additional training in emergency management, fire science, homeland security, public health, social service or other training preferred.
TSSP and PTSCTP required within three (3) years of employment.
Ability to pass background check.
Salary Range Minimum: $86,095.00 Maximum: $129,143.00
Selection Process
Application Review (Cover Letter and Resume)
Panel Interviews
Reference Check
Secondary Education Verification
Supplemental Information Please describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. Attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and letters of recommendation with your application. You may attach up to five attachments of less than 5 MB each.
ADA Statement TriMet is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Statement TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain TriMet’s comprehensive agency-wide Emergency Management Program.
Support continuity of operations (COOP) by preparing for and responding to emergencies and restoring reliable public transit services in the Greater Portland Metropolitan Area.
Develop and deliver training, conduct drills and exercises, and coordinate with external agencies, such as Fire, Police, EMS, city and county emergency management offices, and nonprofit organizations.
Assist with development and maintenance of district emergency plans for terrorist, security incidents, natural disasters, pandemics, hazard mitigation, continuity of operations, and other relevant plans.
Coordinate with stakeholders on emergency management, safety and security program activities within the agency.
Essential Functions
Assist in developing training, implementation, and exercising of TriMet emergency response plans for all facilities.
Assist with development and maintenance of district emergency plans to address response to and recovery from incidents such as terrorism, major security incidents, natural disasters, and pandemics.
Develop and manage training, drills and exercising of TriMet’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Assist with plans, coordination and review of work assigned staff and contractors responsible for projects and programs developed under the Emergency Manager.
Serve as planning liaison to emergency management agencies throughout TriMet district.
Represent TriMet as point-of-contact to state and federal emergency management agencies for public assistance grants following a declared natural disaster.
Stay current on research, technology and guidance or best practices in mass transit emergency preparedness.
Maintain Agency Emergency Operations Center including tools, technology, equipment and logistical systems needed to run operations 24/7.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in emergency preparedness or management, business management, public administration, homeland security, fire science, public health, social service or related field preferred.
Four (4) years of total credited experience in emergency management, training, response, exercise design, development, post‑incident evaluation and corrective action planning, security planning or management, risk and vulnerability assessment, and emergency plan writing and maintenance.
Two (2) years of emergency program or project management experience.
Certifications from FEMA in IC 100, IC 200, IS 700, IS 800 and IC 300, IC 400 required within one (1) year of employment.
At least 80 hours of additional training in emergency management, fire science, homeland security, public health, social service or other training preferred.
TSSP and PTSCTP required within three (3) years of employment.
Ability to pass background check.
Salary Range Minimum: $86,095.00 Maximum: $129,143.00
Selection Process
Application Review (Cover Letter and Resume)
Panel Interviews
Reference Check
Secondary Education Verification
Supplemental Information Please describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. Attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and letters of recommendation with your application. You may attach up to five attachments of less than 5 MB each.
ADA Statement TriMet is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Statement TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
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Get notified about new Emergency Management Coordinator jobs in Portland, OR.
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