Emergency Services Coordinator
Salary
$73,960.93 - $105,220.88 Annually
Location
Riverside
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-74168-01
Department
Emergency Management
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Emergency Management Department (EMD) seeks to fill multiply Emergency Services Coordinator positions in Riverside. The incumbent will be responsible to monitor, evaluate, develop, and implement Alert and Warning systems (WEA, IPAWS, EAS, TIS, etc.), public alert systems, and internal communication protocols; coordinate and maintain unified and effective communication strategies with stakeholders during emergencies; manage and oversee the emergency communications infrastructure (equipment and systems); recommend solutions for emergency and disaster preparedness; write and maintain emergency plans; develop and deliver training programs for staff and the public; develop and disseminate emergency communication information and materials to the public; remain current on latest technologies, best practices, and regulatory requirements; provide critical and decisive emergency management direction to EMD staff, allied agencies, departments, and partners, serving as an EMD duty officer, and performing other related duties as required Candidates with planning, managing and monitoring Federal Grants experience are highly desired.
The department seeks an Emergency Services Coordinator with experience in emergency management or working directly with Alert and Warning; as well as a public safety background; excellent organization, communication, and public speaking skills; proficient with computers with the ability to troubleshoot, and expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Additionally, it is recommended that competitive candidates possess FEMA certifications, including, but not limited to: IS-247a: IPAWS Alerting Authority Online Training; PER-304: Social Media for Natural Disaster Response and Recovery; G290-291: Basic PIO and JIC-JIS; L0388: Advanced Public Information Officer; and L-402: Liaison Officer.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD) is a public safety department that includes Emergency Planning Division (EPD), the Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency (REMSA), and the Emergency Services Division (ESD). EMD coordinates emergency management and emergency medical services in order to mitigate, prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, preferably with major coursework in emergency management, public or business administration, communications, or a related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: One year in an emergency management environment, which included primary responsibility for program coordination, project management or planning, analyzing, and recommending solutions for emergency and disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Schedule: Work extended periods, nights, weekends, holidays, and be available to work overtime as needed. The schedule will be 9/80 with occasional scheduled on call rotations where the candidate will be required to immediately answer calls and perform alert and warning duties without delay.
Knowledge of: Public alert and warning systems; the California Standardized Emergency Management System; the National Incident Management System; the four phases of Emergency Management; 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 management services; emergency communications and computer systems/applications; and techniques of training, public speaking, and 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Joe Olivares at jomendoz@rivco.orgor 951-955-9554. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
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Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:
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Are you a current regular or temporary employee with the Riverside County Emergency Management Department?
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What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in emergency management, public or business administration, communications, or a related field to the assignment?
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How many years of experience do you possess in an emergency management environment, which included primary responsibility for program coordination, project management or planning, analyzing, and recommending solutions for emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery? *If applicable, this experience must be included in your resume/application.
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How many years of experience do you possess working in a public safety agency in which your primary responsibilities involved emergency communications? *If applicable, this experience must be listed on your resume/application.
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How many years of experience do you possess in public speaking and/or public relations? *If applicable, this experience must be reflected on your resume/application.
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Please indicate whether you possess any certifications listed below. Select all that apply. *If applicable, this information must be reflected on your resume/application.
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What is your level of knowledge and experience utilizing Genasys software? *If applicable, this experience must be listed on your resume/application.
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What is your level of knowledge and experience with GIS software? *If applicable, this experience must be listed on your resume/application.
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Are you willing and able to work extended periods, nights, weekends, holidays, and be available to work overtime as needed?
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I acknowledge that if I am using education to qualify, I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed as an attachment to my application/account at the time my application is submitted. Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI) is required.
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How many years of experience do you possess where you were responsible for implementing and monitoring an emergency management function (e.g. Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health/Hazmat, Fire and Rescue, Law Enforcement, Logistics Mass Care and Shelter.) *If applicable, this experience must be listed on your resume/application.
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How many years of experience do you possess planning monitoring and managing a budget in an Emergency Services Division or similar agency? *If applicable, this experience must be listed on your resume/application.
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Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information
Website http://www.rc-hr.com