Certified Emergency Preparedness - Hybrid

22nd Century Technologies Inc. (TSCTI)

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Shift timings: 7:00 am to 4:45 pm with every other Friday off

Work schedule: Hybrid (In office Monday & Tuesday)

Job Description:

Emergency Preparedness and Exercise Design- This position will focus on developing an emergency preparedness program for Metropolitan employees.
The program should include year-round activities and should be flexible enough to teach employees in multiple work environments on how to prepare for various types of disasters. The position will also design emergency response exercises for Metropolitan's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Incident Command Posts (ICPs).
These exercises will include Metropolitan staff, representatives from Metropolitan member agencies, and other outside agencies.
This successful candidate for this position must possess at least 3 years' experience working in government emergency management.
Working in the field of utility emergency management preferred. The candidate should also possess a bachelor's or higher degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or Political Science.
Possession as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associated Emergency Manager (AEM) certs from the International Association of Emergency Management (IAEM) or similar certification from the California Emergency Services Association (CESA) is preferred.
Completion of ICS-300 and ICS-400 is also desirable but not required. Candidate should have completed the following FEMA online courses as a minimum; IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800. (FEMA courses 100, 200, and 700 are introductory online independent study courses on emergency management and incident response.
They are part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training program managed by FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI)

Employment standards

Minimum qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience; or two years in a MWD Analyst classification.

Required Knowledge of:

Principles, procedures, and practices of business management and analysis; project management; budgeting or finance; financial tracking systems; contract development and administration; pertinent laws, codes and regulations; and current office technology and equipment.

Defensive Driving training will be required for this position -

Online Safety Training Defensive Driving

Desired Degree / Concentration

Emergency management
Public Policy
Public management
Public sector experience/ federal government

Experience

Outreach / training

Emergency design exercise - Emergency exercises are structured, simulated activities that test, validate, and improve an organization's ability to respond to incidents. They are designed to evaluate plans, procedures, resources, and personnel performance in a safe, controlled environment
DEEP - structured, scenario‐based drill designed to test and improve an organization's Disaster Emergency Evacuation Preparedness (DEEP) plan by simulating real‐world emergencies and requiring staff to apply their emergency protocols
ICP - ICP exercise is a structured training activity designed to help participants practice responding to potential threats or emergencies in a controlled, realistic setting
EOC exercise – Emergency Operations Center simulated , hands‐on training activity that tests how an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) — the hub for coordinating emergency response — functions under realistic, but controlled, conditions
Experience in Tabletop function exercise - A tabletop exercise is a facilitated, discussion-based session where participants walk through hypothetical emergency scenarios to evaluate their organization's response plans, roles, and decision-making processes without the need for live drills or physical deployment of resources
Experience emergency exercise tabletop exercise, functional and full-scale exercise.

Desired Experience Below:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience ; or master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience
6 years’ experience in outreach, training, creating emergency design exercises, Tabletop function exercises. Three of those years’ experience in government emergency management
Valid California Class C Driver License that allows you to drive in the course of your employment.
No CalPERS
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

\nCompany Description

Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.

TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.

At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Description

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.\r\n\r\nHeadquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.\r\n\r\nAs one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.\r\n\r\nWith a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.\r\n\r\nTSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.\r\n\r\nAt TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.\r\n\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\n\r\n22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.