Disaster Resiliency Specialist
Location
Visalia, CA | United States
Job description
Salary: $4,297 – $6,666 monthly
Closing Date: 02/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Emergency Services Disaster Resiliency amp; Prep Specialists
work closely with low-income, rural residents to educate and train them on
resiliency focused programs. It is a necessary function of this position to
serve in an advocacy, public speaking, and technical assistance role regarding
the needs of rural, low-income people for implementing the resiliency education
and training.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Educate various local populations on resiliency
and preparation programs and techniques.
- Conduct outreach in communities with high hazard
risks.
- Organize event giveaways within program scope
and budget.
- Research disaster resiliency programs and best
practices.
- Maintain accurate outreach counts and documentation.
- Work with local communities in the application
of disaster resiliency and preparedness techniques and practices.
- Develop and present curriculum based on current
best practices concerning disaster resiliency and preparation.
- Assist in marketing and education materials design.
- Maintain positive working relationship with California
State Water Resources Control Board, Cal OES, various local CBOs and other partners.
- Prepare reports and other written assignments as
requested by the Program Manager for Emergency Services.
- Work with federal, state, county, regional,
non-profit, and other groups to assist with resiliency and preparation
projects.
- Assist other Emergency Services staff when
needed.
- Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate combination of skills, experience, and education
- Strong written and verbal communication
skills.
- Ability to manage time and work tasks with a
minimum of supervision.
- Ability to work effectively with public and
private agency officials.
- Ability to present educational material to
various populations including farmworker, low-income and other community
groups.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be required for
some positions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to travel throughout service area
- A valid California Driver’s License and current
automotive liability coverage are required
- An appropriate vehicle for work use
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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