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Permalink Reply by Fabulous Heather Days of Summer on June 21, 2011 at 9:42pm

What county do you live in?

http://www.indeed.com/q-Emergency-Management-l-Indianapolis,-IN-job...

http://jobsearch.monster.com/search/?q=Emergency&where=Indiana&...

http://jobsearch.monster.com/search/?q=safety&where=Indiana&...

Most colleges and large businesses have on staff safety inspectors, etc.

Fire safety inspectors
Bldg inspectors
College professor in fire science, etc. etc. etc. (especially community colleges hire from experience, not teaching credentials)
Emergency Service Coordinator

FEMA jobs

County and City Jobs - often require same skill set - think broad skill set - like analytical skills, crisis intervention, safety planning, etc.etc. etc.

Look at the FFN Jobs list at the top of this page to get some ideas of items you can google search words like risk management, safety, emergency, etc. etc.

http://fire-department.jobs.net/jobs/indiana.aspx

http://www.emsfirerescuejobs.com/state/indiana.html#

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Permalink Reply by Fabulous Heather Days of Summer on June 21, 2011 at 9:47pm

here are a couple of jobs local to me which are jumps off from your skill set - so think outside of the box a little even

Job Title: EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR (Riverside)
Closing Date/Time: Thu. 06/23/11 8:00 AM Pacific Time
Salary: $25.90 - $33.76 Hourly
$4,489.87 - $5,851.65 Monthly
$53,878.45 - $70,219.76 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Riverside, California
Department: Community Health Agency


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Description Benefits

The County of Riverside Community Health Agency's
Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Team
has a unique opportunity for an
Emergency Services Coordinator.


The ideal candidate for this opportunity will have experience coordinating regional medical/health response activities, experience with State medical/health emergency planning and response activities; and supporting the State medical/health response system through the development of information and emergency management systems. SEMS/NIMS/ICS trained.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

Education: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from a recognized college, preferably with major coursework or completion of a certificate program in Emergency Management, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Communications, Urban Studies, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a basis of one year of experience for 60 semester or 90 quarter units.)

Experience: One year experience in at least one phase of the four phases of emergency management: Mitigation, Preparation, Response and/or Recovery;

Training from a recognized state or Federal Emergency Management Agency training program may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 hours of training equaling one month of experience.

OR

Either three years of experience as a Public Safety Communications Officer II with the County of Riverside, or as a dispatcher for a fire department or law enforcement agency.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.


General guidelines:
Under general supervision, plans, develops, and coordinates multi-hazard emergency response and recovery activities in support of the Emergency Services Division of the County Fire Department; performs other related duties as required.

Incumbents of this class may be assigned a variety of functions related to emergency services planning, development, resource identification, inter-agency response coordination, incident assessment, and public education. This class is distinguished from that of Emergency Services Program Supervisor in that the latter is the full supervisory level of the series.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Plans, develops, and coordinates response to multi-hazard emergency or disaster conditions involving earthquakes, major fire/wildfires, hazardous materials, nuclear incidents, imminent/actual flooding, imminent/actual dam failures, nuclear power plant incidents, and transportation networks.

• Develops and maintains program elements of the County's Multi-Hazard Functional Plan in accordance with federal and state requirements; reviews and evaluates local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they relate to disaster and emergency response program elements.

• Researches, analyzes, and develops emergency preparedness procedures and resources for all County unincorporated areas and for individual cities on a contract basis.

• Coordinates with and assists cities in developing emergency response plans; confers with various public and private agencies and officials in identifying human and material resource needs and in formulating plans for resource mobilization during an emergency; participates in the management and support of designated Emergency Service Committees.

• Plans, maintains, and coordinates activation of Emergency Operations Center facilities and equipment; conducts tests of telecommunications, radiological, and other emergency operations equipment.

• Designs and conducts emergency management exercises; provides instruction and guidance to exercise and event participants; evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of exercise and event responses.

• Compiles documentation used for preparation of detailed reports and applications to state and federal emergency management agencies for reimbursement and financial assistance needed to recover from declared disasters; coordinates and provides support to fire and hazardous materials response teams.

• Receives training in specialized technical fields; develops and conducts in-service programs for emergency response personnel and presents public education demonstrations in areas of expertise and/or certification; compiles or prepares instructional materials training and public education.

• May coordinate fixed asset design, purchase, and installation; may maintain division budget and inventory control.

RECRUITING GUIDELINES:
Knowledge of: The principles of planning, developing, and coordinating emergency management services; the techniques of emergency response and recovery; interrelationships, responsibilities, goals, and functions of local, state, and federal government in planning and implementing emergency services; emergency communications and computer systems and applications; techniques of training and public speaking; public relations.

Ability to: Anticipate, analyze, and evaluate potential disaster problems; understand and apply local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and directives governing disaster/emergency preparedness; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals; elicit the cooperation and support of County and city personnel, and volunteers; prepare comprehensive reports and plans involving detail and coordination; communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

Education: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from a recognized college, preferably with major coursework or completion of a certificate program in Emergency Management, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Communications, Urban Studies, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a basis of one year of experience for 60 semester or 90 quarter units.)

Experience: One year experience in at least one phase of the four phases of emergency management: Mitigation, Preparation, Response and/or Recovery;

1. Mitigation Phase: Experience in the development and or implementation of a project, plan, or program that reduced the probability or limited the effects of a State of Emergency or Natural Disaster.

2. Preparation Phase: Experience in either the development of Emergency Operation's Plans; Training programs utilizing the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) approved course curriculum as mandated by state law; or the design of disaster exercises and guide exercise participants during an exercise.

3. Response Phase: Experience in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordination responsibilities in the assistance of departments and or agencies tasked with field operations.

4. Recovery Phase: Experience in the following tasks necessary to recover from a State of Emergency or Natural Disaster: 1) conducting a detailed damage assessment; 2) Preparing and submitting Damage Survey Reports in accordance with the rules and policies of FEMA and OES; or 3) Coordinating the recovery efforts of a business through either business recovery plans or Small Business Administration applicant processes.

Training from a recognized state or Federal Emergency Management Agency training program may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 hours of training equaling one month of experience.

OR

Either three years of experience as a Public Safety Communications Officer II with the County of Riverside, or as a dispatcher for a fire department or law enforcement agency.


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Permalink Reply by Fabulous Heather Days of Summer on June 21, 2011 at 9:48pm

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Job Title: FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 06/29/11 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $27.77 - $39.27 Hourly
$4,813.48 - $6,806.52 Monthly
$57,761.81 - $81,678.27 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Indio, California
Department: Fire Department


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Description Benefits

The Riverside County Fire Department has an exciting job opportunity available for a Fire Safety Specialist in the City of Indio!





The Fire department is looking for a Fire Safety Specialist to fill a position in the Fire Planning division in the City of Indio. The planning division consists of a team of fire prevention professionals responsible for enforcing laws, codes and standards to effectively and efficiently provide fire and life safety, education, planning, engineering, enforcement and inspection services to the citizens they protect.

The Fire Safety Specialist will be under the general supervision and report to the Fire Captain assigned to the Fire Prevention Program. Incumbents are responsible for ensuring adherence to technical fire protection plans, fire defense plans and supervision of an inspection program as defined by the County Fire Department. This includes reviewing plans and conducting field inspections.

Under general direction the incumbent, reviews plans and specifications of buildings, fire protection equipment and industrial processes. In addition, provides professional advice and assistance to other departmental staff on a variety of fire protection requirements and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Reviews, researches and evaluates fire protection plans and equipment for effectiveness in fire prevention and protection; recommends alternative and/or improved fire protection plans and devices.

• Studies and evaluates building and development plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety.

• Assists in the preparation and updating of the Riverside County Master Fire Plan; analyzes community fire problems and develops improvement programs, determines the resolution of specialized fire prevention and fire protection problems.

• Reviews fire sprinkler system plans and fire protection equipment systems; determining water requirements for fire protection.

• May conduct special inspections and investigations of existing structures as it relates to fire codes.

• Reviews commercial, industrial, and multi-unit building plans and specifications for occupancy and structural requirements as it relates to fire code.

• Coordinates plan checking with other departments and makes recommendations relative to use, changes and adoption of codes, ordinances and departmental standards.

• May supervise the daily activities of Fire Prevention Technicians; interprets fire code and regulations relating to Fire Protection.

• Conducts and assists in the evaluation of personnel; counsels employees; and reviews and interprets department policies, procedures and safety practices with personnel.

RECRUITING GUIDELINES:
Experience:
Two years experience performing fire safety inspection, building construction inspection, or plans examination; An Associate Degree in Fire Protection or Building Construction Technology may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Knowledge of:
Must possess technical knowledge of codes and standards, fire safety protection system methods, procedures and building codes, and fire code requirements as they relate to construction for fire protection and fire apparatus access.

Ability to:
Read and interpret construction plans and specifications and prepares accurate reports; interpret codes and regulations for the public; establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees, subordinates and the general public; delegate, plan and supervise the daily tasks and assignments of subordinate prevention personnel; and make public presentations.

*May be required to successfully complete the Penal Code 832 course

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Permalink Reply by Fabulous Heather Days of Summer on June 21, 2011 at 9:52pm

Job Title: SHERIFF 911 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER I
Salary: $16.78 - $25.00 Hourly
$2,908.81 - $4,333.04 Monthly
$34,905.73 - $51,996.46 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Throughout Riverside County, California
Department: Sheriff's Department


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Description Benefits




$16,000 HIRING BONUS

JOIN OUR TEAM AND ASSIST IN SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY. POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN RIVERSIDE, PALM DESERT and BLYTHE.


Incumbents in this class, under direct supervision, receive emergency 9-1-1 and non-emergency requests for service from the public and other agencies; operate and control radio dispatching equipment; dispatch appropriate County, City, allied agency, and other emergency units; and do other related duties as required.

An applicant with little or no law enforcement dispatch experience will be hired as a Sheriff 911 Communications Officer I. This a trainee level class that receives on-the-job training in the techniques and procedures of dispatching and operating radio and other Command/Communication Center equipment. Direct supervision is initially exercised over positions in this class, and as training and proficiency progress, incumbents assume a greater degree of responsibility in dispatching emergency units and operating communications equipment.

Upon successful completion of an 18 month probationary period, and a satisfactory work performance record, candidates can then be promoted to a Sheriff 911 Communications Officer II.



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HIRING/RETENTION BONUS
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In addition to their regular salary, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department provides Sheriff 911 Communication Officers with a Hire/Retention Bonus in the amount of $16,000, paid over a five year period.


PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Upon Hire $800
6 Months of Service $800
12 Months of Service $1,600
24 Months of Service $3,200
36 Months of Service $3,200
48 Months of Service $3,200
60 Months of Service $3,200


ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. CANDIDATES WITH ONGOING NEGATIVE CONTACTS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR HIRE.

*Riverside County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Operates a variety of communications equipment including radio systems, enhanced 9-1-1, various telephone systems, telecommunications device for the deaf, recording equipment, and computer systems in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations, department policy and standard operating procedures.

• Receives emergency calls obtaining essential information in order to determine priority, locale and the appropriate emergency units to be dispatched.

• Determines jurisdiction, notifying or transferring calls to other agencies when appropriate; dispatches emergency equipment and personnel units to various locations in response to calls for service ensuring necessary coverage.

• Transmits information and orders to, and receives messages from County, City, allied agency, and other emergency units, typing all radio transmissions received and sent.

• Makes inquiries to local, State, and Federal national computer systems to obtain information required by deputies in the field or as requested by other law enforcement agencies.

• Reads and interprets maps to locate emergency incidents, determines jurisdiction; may respond to an emergency in the field with communications equipment and set up and operate such equipment.

RECRUITING GUIDELINES:
Experience:
One year of experience involving a substantial amount of public contact, preferably in a public safety agency.

Skill:
Sufficient skill in typing to complete 40 net words per minute.

Knowledge of:
The functions, operations, rules, and regulations of the Sheriff's Department; modern office practices and procedures and operating standard office equipment. Proper English language usage and grammar.

Ability to:
Learn the codes, techniques, and procedures in dispatching emergency units, operating radio, Telephone, Call Director, telecommunications device for the deaf equipment, multi-channel recorders, playback machines, alarm systems, CAD systems, and teleprocessing equipment; accomplish tasks in a controlled and competent manner while working in a stressful environment; follow oral and written directions quickly and accurately; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, law enforcement, fire, medical and other personnel, and the public; complete assigned tasks with accuracy and speed.

Other Necessary Requirements:
Sheriff 911 Communications Officers are required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays and may be required to work overtime.


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Permalink Reply by Fabulous Heather Days of Summer on June 21, 2011 at 9:54pm

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Job Title: VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 06/26/11 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $20.74 - $27.69 Hourly
$3,594.71 - $4,800.41 Monthly
$43,136.50 - $57,604.98 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Riverside, California
Department: Fire Department


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Description Benefits

The Riverside County Fire Department has an exciting job opportunity available for a Volunteer Services Program Manager!





Minimum qualifications require completion of basic CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training program, CERT T-3 (train the trainer) qualified and RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) experience

The Office of Emergency Services (OES) is looking for a Volunteer Services Program Manager (VSPM) to fill a position managing volunteers with CERT and RACES programs. OES maintains two active Emergency Operations Centers and is responsible for developing emergency plans and actions in response to actual or potential disasters which may impact all or part of Riverside County. OES designs and conducts exercises for different scenarios and coordinates emergency management training to insure that the County is able to respond to Natural, Human Caused and Technological emergencies.

The VSPM position will report to a Deputy Director and is responsible for planning, developing, directing, and monitoring a department volunteer services program. This position receives limited supervision and relate to volunteers directly in situations such as recruiting, interviewing, evaluation, orientation, training, and termination. Incumbents attend meetings with departmental administration and supervisors to determine service needs and types of volunteer services to be performed.

Volunteer Services Program Manager – CERT/RACES Manager
The Volunteer Services Program Manager will work with non-paid volunteers involved with CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and the RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services) programs. The CERT program provides for community self-sufficiency in order to meet the general public's urgent life saving and sustenance needs until emergency personnel arrive. The CERT program also educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic response skills.
The RACES program is a public service provided by a reserve (volunteer) communications group within government agencies in times of extraordinary need. During periods of RACES activation, certified volunteers are called upon to perform many tasks for the government agencies they serve, particularly those associated with in a time of crisis.

*This position is financed through Grant Funding and may require nights and/or weekends per department needs and training schedule.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Volunteer Services Program Manager:

• Plans, directs, and evaluates a departmental volunteer services program in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, goals, objectives, services and needs. Manage Counties volunteer programs such as VOAD, CERT, RACES and Citizen Corps.

• Provides ongoing evaluation and coordination of agency utilization of volunteer services to determine effectiveness and impact of the program, and initiates and confers with departmental administration regarding appropriate changes. Advises departmental administrative staff of existing volunteer programs and confers with them to determine the need for new volunteer programs and services.

• Directly or through subordinate staff recruits, screens, selects, orients, and places volunteers in assignments after matching their interests and qualifications with agency needs. May perform criminal and DMV background checks; refers qualified candidates to department divisions requesting help; utilizes established sources of volunteers and develops new sources.

• Develops and implements any necessary formal training for volunteers and ensures that informal or on-the-job training is provided by paid staff or volunteers; develops and implements formal in-service training for paid staff which enables them to work with and supervise individual volunteers more effectively and efficiently.

• Directly supervises volunteer staff assigned to support the volunteer services program.

• Coordinates volunteer activities with similar programs in other County, State, and federal agencies, and private organizations in the community. Creates an understanding and encourages participation in the volunteer services program and overall departmental goals.

• Prepares a variety of written materials, pamphlets, brochures, and statistical reports concerning volunteer services. Prepares and submits the volunteer services program budget and supervises the review of expenditures and maintenance of budgetary controls including the present and future needs for supplies and equipment.

• Plans and implements volunteer workshops; attends conventions, workshops, and meetings relating to volunteer programs.

RECRUITING GUIDELINES:
Experience:
Five years of experience in a community or volunteer organization with at least one year in a supervisory and/or management capacity.

Graduation from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in one of the behavioral sciences, administration, community relations, or a related field, may substitute for all but the one year of required administrative and/or supervisory experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.

Knowledge of:
The functional responsibilities of a volunteer program including principles of volunteer services, general management and understanding of the role of volunteers in relation to paid staff; the principles and techniques of program planning, implementation, and administration, including budgetary practices and control; the principles and practices of personnel management and supervision.
Experience with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.

Ability to:
Plan, organize, evaluate, and direct a volunteer program by defining program goals, evaluating progress, and implementing improvements, as needed.

Minimum qualifications require completion of the basic CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training program, CERT T-3 (train the trainer) qualified and RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) experience

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Permalink Reply by Courtney Marx on June 21, 2011 at 9:56pm

I am in Southern Indiana. I have contacted Ivy tech State College but they said I needed a Masters Degree to teach at the Evansville Location

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