Job description

Boone County, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for an Emergency Management Planning & Preparedness Specialist.

APPLY HERE: https://www.showmeboone.com/hr

Find out more about working for Boone County here: https://youtu.be/xCtE48jgaV4

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Responsibilities:

• Plans, analyzes, and develops the County’s emergency plans and preparedness programs, and coordinates the County’s emergency management administrative team in areas of disaster preparedness.
• Serves as a liaison between citizens and governmental agencies.
• Assists with field emergencies, response operations, community outreach events, large special event staffing, and disaster planning outside of regular work hours.
• Work schedule is subject to a 12-hour shift during a disaster or emergency operations center activation.

Status: Full-time, non-exempt, benefited

Working hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency management, business administration, public administration, or other related field and one year of experience in the research, analysis, planning, and development of an emergency plan or training program for large scale disasters or civil defense operations; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work. Must possess a clear criminal history. Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri driver’s license. Availability for afterhours staffing of special events, community outreach events, emergency operation center activations or other emergencies, as required. Available to work a 12-hour shift during a disaster or emergency operations center activation.

NOTE: A criminal background check including a national fingerprint check through law enforcement agencies and a drug test will be conducted on all successful applicants prior to their being appointed to this position.

Hourly Salary Range: $20.92 - $31.38 per hour

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Join the Boone County team and Make a Difference! Boone County Government offers a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance on day one (with options for medical/dental with NO employee premium!), a pension plan, two matching deferred compensation plans, 14 paid holidays, generous sick and vacation leave, and no-cost disability and life insurance options. Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.

Visit our website and apply at: www.showmeboone.com/HR.

Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival and the Roots N Blues BBQ Festival and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.92 - $31.38 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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