The Position

Are you looking to lead an emergency management program? Do you enjoy disaster planning, grant writing, exercise design, training delivery, public outreach, and much more? The Ontario Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Emergency Manager. The Emergency Manager is part of the Ontario Fire Department Management Team and is responsible for oversight of the city’s emergency management program. The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) currently is comprised of the Emergency Manager, Emergency Management Coordinator, and an Emergency Management Intern. The Emergency Manager directly reports to the Fire Administrative Director, as a division of the Administrative Services Bureau. With a “hot” Emergency Operations Center, the OEM Team will continue Ontario’s reputation as the municipal leader in emergency management.

This position manages the City-wide emergency response program as well as prepares, reviews, and updates the City’s various emergency plans including the Emergency Operations Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The new Emergency Manager will embrace “other duties as assigned” and work with a collaborative internal and Citywide team on a variety of diverse public safety projects.

Please click here to view the Emergency Manager brochure to learn more about the position, the City of Ontario and benefits! (Download PDF reader)

Examples of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by the Emergency Manager include the following:

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  Manages the Citywide emergency response program; prepares, reviews, and updates the City’s various emergency plans.
• Develops, schedules, and conducts periodic Citywide disaster exercises of the City’s Emergency Operations Plan.
• Trains City staff in their roles and responsibilities under the Incident Command System (ICS), Standardize Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management System.
• Coordinates and arranges federal and state mandated disaster preparedness and employee training.
• Acts as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance and eligibility for state and federal funding.
• Researches, prepares, and monitors grant applications and reporting.
• Ensures the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is in a constant state of readiness and all of its systems are operational and up to date. Maintains ability to activate the EOC at all levels for incidents and planned events. Develops and implements neighborhood-scale disaster preparedness and resilience programs focused on building local connectedness and engagement.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends, legislation, and best practices related to disaster and emergency preparedness.
• Supervises and directs the activities of staff including employee selection, work assignments, performance evaluations, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.

Qualification Guidelines

Please click here to view the Emergency Manager brochure to learn more about the requirements for this position! (Download PDF reader)

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you have any questions regarding the application process.

Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. List all periods of employment, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario). List any experience that may help you to qualify for the position. List separately each position held, including different positions with the same employer. Resumes may be included but will not substitute for the employment history section. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.

Supplemental Questions

To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.