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Emergency Management Policy Advisor (Analyst III - CPPW)

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Policy Advisor

The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) is looking for a Policy Advisor. This role is responsible for recommendation and oversight of Citywide policy initiatives and the development of administrative rules, code updates, and processes for Citywide emergency response. They will develop and maintain effective relationships with internal City, federal, state, tribal, and local government entities to support emergency management operations, funding, policy development, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures the organization's emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts are aligned with government policies and priorities. This role advocates for policy, resources, legislative support, and interagency collaboration to enhance emergency management capabilities.

Other duties include the following :

Recommends, creates and oversees Citywide policy initiatives and the development of administrative rules, code updates, and processes for Citywide emergency response, in alignment with city and bureau priorities.

Oversees citywide policy projects, including managing sub-projects led by colleagues and / or contractors. Project management includes initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing projects for citywide policies and procedures.

Acts as a liaison between PBEM and other City departments and leaders, local jurisdictions, non-governmental organizations, volunteers, non-profits, and county departments involved in emergency management, fostering collaboration and information sharing.

Work with PBEM Leadership and Duty Officers to perform complex problem analysis and solution development for emergency response.

Help develop and attend emergency training, exercises, and drills.

Serve as an on-call Duty Officer / Backup Duty Officer on a rotating basis (during business hours and nights and weekends during on-call period), providing 24 / 7 coverage during assigned periods to respond to emergencies promptly.

The Emergency Management Policy Advisor oversees special projects for the bureau. This role is integral to maintaining the operational readiness and developing and administering policies and procedures. The successful candidate will ensure effective communication and information management during emergencies.

This role requires a proactive and collaborative approach to emergency management, emphasizing community resilience, effective stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement of the city's preparedness and response capabilities.

The mission of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) is to promote disaster readiness, coordinate response, and build resilience for Portland. PBEM develops and implements plans, programs, and policies to advance the city's mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. PBEM works before, during, and after emergencies to minimize negative impacts to the community and build a resilient Portland.

Contact Information Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Anna.Morgan@portlandoregon.gov

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