Emergency Management Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide support to the Emergency Management Division to ensure timely and efficient completion of emergency management tasks.

**This part-time position is non-benefited and has a maximum duration of six months, with a work schedule of 20-40 hours per week

SUPERVISION:

Reports To: Emergency Management Director or Emergency Management Coordinator, as assigned

Supervises: None

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to public outreach and education programs.
• Perform tasks related to training and exercise activities.
• Provide clerical support, including proofreading, composing, filing, and finalizing various documents and presentations.
• Supplement emergency response and recovery efforts during disaster incidents.
• Ensure effective, professional, and respectful interactions with customers and staff.
• Maintain positive and open communication with staff and management.
• Demonstrate appropriate judgment when solving problems and making decisions.
• Understand and follow direction given.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance; work flexible evening and/or weekend hours as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Certificates of completion for FEMA Independent Study ICS courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800.
• Successful passing of a required background check.
• Successful passing of a national fingerprint-based records check. [DN3]

• Valid driver's license.

• Successful passing of a required driving record check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Processing requirements and procedures for public documents.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following represent the physical demands that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Majority of work is performed in a typical office environment.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Frequent communication with City employees and customers.
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Selection Procedure:

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton?

The city has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager via email and/or phone. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check.

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. You will receive notification when the position has been filled.