by Eric Holdeman: Emergency management in the blogosphere
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I know a thing or two about being the director of a large metropolitan county's emergency management agency. It is not an easy thing to do. Besides directing what staff you have and trying to get resources your primary activity is trying to get everyone to play nice in the regional sandbox.
With the above in mind and if you have the experience and desire for regional efforts, the Director, Office of Emergency Management in Multnomah County is open and they are looking for qualified candidates. Multnomah County is the most populous county in Oregon.
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This position is an example of associated jobs that have a nexus to emergency management. Check out GIS Analyst which is a position with USSOUTHCOM.
Previously I've written about how GIS can be a force multiplier when it comes to finding a job. This is a great example of how with training you might be able to find a position and then later transfer that experience into something else in the future.
Jeff Baranyi shared this information on the position.
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If you are searching for new position or a new career one tool you might find helpful is Glassdoor.com which has information on more than a million workplace salaries, company reviews and other materials intended to help people manage their careers.
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See two positions at Disney Inc. These are both in California. I found it interesting to read the qualifications statement on the one that listed CEM and HSEEP as part of the criteria. An advanced degree in emergency management was another criteria I have not seen much of in the past.
Regional Training Specialist, Crisis Management
Global Emergency Management Planning Manager
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The State of Oregon and their Military Department is advertising an opening for the Deputy Director for their Office of Emergency Management
As the number two position the duties are described as:
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Los Angeles County is a complex county with scores and scores of cities and other governments to coordinate with. Being the SENIOR MANAGER, CEO (OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) will be a big job for the successful candidate who ends up being appointed to the position.
Ryan Rockabrand shared this job link.
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Keith Oratz shared via a comment that there is another Business Continuity place to connect with other professionals and where jobs are sometimes posted.
See BCMIX - Business Continuity Management Information eXchange on LinkedIn
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Being at the right place at the right time--with the right qualifications is many times what is necessary to land your next position.
See if this one fits you: Senior Disaster Recovery Coordinator
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