Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Emergency Management
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to provide a wide variety of complex administrative duties in support of the Emergency Management (EM) Department, supporting their mission to react in an informed and consistent manner to disasters. You will need to be prepared and ready to interpret policies, work independently to solve issues, and provide guidance to any responding teams.
About Us
Are you ready to help your community prepare for a large-scale emergency? We are looking for motivated individuals to rise to the occasion! Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management prepares for, responds to, and recovers from large-scale community disasters. Some of our partners include local and state governments, industry leaders, universities, and community organizations active in disasters. Our department embraces cutting-edge technologies and innovative partnerships to bring unique solutions to complicated problems. Join our team to continue our efforts keeping our residents safe from disaster!
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Three years of clerical experience
High School Diploma or GED
We Also Value
Extensive Microsoft Office skills
Experience working in a government organization
Job Contributions
Assist with monitoring, tracking, and development of annual budget and monthly budget forecasts for Palo Verde
Oversees the Performance Measure reporting tool for Palo Verde
Obtain and maintain the Certified Agency Procurement Aide (CAPA) designation for the department
Conducts research for products, services, or solutions and makes recommendations to the supervisor
Manages blanket purchase orders for Emergency Management, processes invoices for payment, and monitors purchase order balances
Creating and maintaining records and databases for incoming revenue
Validating bank deposits by verifying accounting string information, reconciling amounts received and amounts to be deposited, and ensuring protection of funds until delivered to the appropriate person or entity
Provides oversight of the customer service reception desk, adhering to established procedures and ensuring that staff coverage is adequate and resources are available and up-to-date
Supports onboarding of new EM employees and communicates new procedures and processes
Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for Support Services and develops document templates for departmental use
Manages annual inventory of office supplies and equipment for Support Services
Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner, providing accurate information and direction to the proper resources
Performs special projects and other assignments as assigned by department management
Working Conditions
The essential job function for Emergency Management employees is to be deployed during adverse conditions to just about anywhere in our geographically large county and, further, through the Arizona Mutual Aid Compact, anywhere in the state
Deployments can be to established or makeshift EOC's, as well as liaison positions with unified command in the field
Other deployments involve setting up reception care centers, shelters, and other necessities
During times of emergency, infrastructure will be affected (electricity, technology, etc.) such that elevators, automatic door openers, etc., will be inoperable
Conditions at these locations can also range in terms of weather, proximity to other individuals, changing tasks, etc.
Ability to perform tasks in field and in adverse conditions, including but not limited to: inclement weather (high and low temperatures), confined spaces with noisy conditions, poor lighting, etc.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds (floor to waist, waist to shoulder, shoulder to overhead) and move them a distance of at least 100 feet and up or down stairs as needed; ability to lift items up to 60 pounds with assistance of an additional person and/or handcart, floor jack, etc. and carry, push, pull a distance of at least 100 feet
Ability to work in a high volume, high stress environment, dealing with interruptions, time pressures, high volume and traumatic subject matter
Ability to perform multiple, complicated, frequently changing and unscheduled tasks
Ability to work in a close physical proximity with others or in isolation
Ability to maintain concentration and vigilance, make decisions
Ability to work overtime and rotating schedules, often with little or no notice
Ability to work in essential personal protective equipment
Ability to climb and descend stairs on a regular basis
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Government Administration
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