City of Torrance, CA

Responsibilities of the City Manager's Office include: Cable Television, Citizen Assistance, Community Relations, Economic Development, Emergency Preparedness, Labor Relations, Film Permits, Legislative Affairs, Special Events Review, Torrance Strategic Plan, and Volunteer Program.. Possess or plan to obtain Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) / Associate Emergency Management (AEM) credential.. Employees hired prior to 09/21/2010, City pays 7% EPMC (9% for Fire Chief and Police Chief).. Employees hired on or after 09/21/2010 pay the 7% EPMC (9% for Fire Chief and Police Chief).. 13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)

emergency services manager

Salary : $100,692.00 - $120,828.00 Annually Location : Torrance, CA Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 24031334 Department: City Manager's Office Opening Date: 03/26/2024 Closing Date: 4/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific DESCRIPTION The City of Torrance is looking for an energetic, collaborative, and experienced emergency management professional to serve as Emergency Services Manager! The Department The City Manager's Office manages city properties and capital improvement projects and is the focal point for economic development and community relations. Responsibilities of the City Manager's Office include: Cable Television, Citizen Assistance, Community Relations, Economic Development, Emergency Preparedness, Labor Relations, Film Permits, Legislative Affairs, Special Events Review, Torrance Strategic Plan, and Volunteer Program. The Emergency Services Manager will develop and coordinate the City's Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), develop, coordinate and maintain a comprehensive preparedness and hazard mitigation plan to assure emergency response capabilities involving all City departments, train emergency operations teams comprised of both executive and staff level personnel in emergency operations and procedures, coordinate emergency services planning between the City, School District, adjacent jurisdictions, utilities, Red Cross and other governmental agencies, and coordinates community volunteers in emergency preparedness. For more information about the duties of the position, . Monthly Salary Range $8,391.00 (Minimum) - $10,069 (Reference) - $11,720.80 (Maximum) per month. Appointments are typically made between the minimum and the reference point of the range, depending on qualifications. This position is eligible for a wage adjustment of up to 10% for meritorious work during the first year of employment. QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree with four years of experience in management research, development or organization and methods. One year of graduate study may be substituted for one year of the required experience. AND One year of experience in performing analytical duties related to programs for emergency management and/or emergency response or recovery is preferred. License And Certification Required: Possession of a valid class California Class C driver's license. Ideal Candidate Successful candidates will possess the following: <ul><li>Experience in developing and implementing disaster preparedness training and operations;<li>Experience in establishing and/or participating in emergency operations center;<li>Possess or plan to obtain Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) / Associate Emergency Management (AEM) credential.</li></li></li></ul>The Emergency Services Manager may have the following special requirements, which is not all inclusive: The work will require working outdoors when conducting emergency drills. In the event of an emergency, must be able to work indoors/outdoors under adverse conditions for an extended period of time. May be required to travel to a variety of off-site locations and be available to respond during off duty hours. Incumbents may be expected to perform the aforementioned duties in a day-to-day setting or during an emergency or response and recovery. In addition, incumbents may work in a wide variety of staff positions in the disaster response organization, including responding to operational areas and field locations to ensure coordination of mutual aid and State disaster response, regional and State operations centers, and disaster field offices. HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS Interested candidates must submit an online application and resume at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing period opens March 26, 2024 and closes on April 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of the following components: Panel Interview - 100% (Tentatively scheduled on April 23, 2024) SPECIAL NOTES Visit to find out information about our community. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. City of Torrance Inclusion Statement The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees! BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics. Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec.3.1) The City's contribution for health insurance is up to $1,470.96/month. Employee only Employee +1 Employee +2 or more Full time EE's $597.68 $1,140.36 $1,595.96 Part time $371.40 $639.24 $873.20 The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33 The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage Category A employees: City shall cover under a $100,000 accidental and $200,000 term life insurance policy Category B employees: City shall cover under a $100,000 accidental and $100,000 term life insurance policy Disability Insurance (sec 3.1) Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD) Retirement (Sec. 3.2) PERS 2%@55 Employees hired prior to 09/21/2010, City pays 7% EPMC (9% for Fire Chief and Police Chief). Employees hired on or after 09/21/2010 pay the 7% EPMC (9% for Fire Chief and Police Chief). *Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) PERS 2%@62 (Miscellaneous / PERS 2.7%@57 (Safety) "New" members hired on or after 1/01/2013 pay 50% of normal cost with three year average final compensation. Deferred Compensation (sec. 3.3) Required participation into a 457 plan, 401(a) plan, and a Retirement Health Savings Plan 401A Plan: City will match up to maximum of 0.5% of monthly base pay Sick Leave (sec.3.4) Accrual rate is 6 (six) hours per month. (Except City Manager) Admin/Personal/Vacation Leave (Sec. 3.6) (Sec. 3.8) (Sec. 3.9) Admin Leave: 8 days per fiscal year (Category A employees) Personal Leave: 3 days per fiscal year (Category B employees) (Vacation Accrual rate per month): Year 1:9.33 hours; Years 2-4: 10 hours; Years 5-9: 12.67 hours; Years 10-20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 - 24: 17.34 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours. Maximum accrual 500 hours Holidays (Sec 3.7) 13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve) Bereavement Leave (sec 3.10) Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members Reimbursable Expenses (Sec. 3.13) Category A employees: Up to $1,500 per fiscal year Category B employees: Up to $750 per fiscal year

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