Job Description
The City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management is seeking a Coordinator for its Logistics Program to ensure the City of Philadelphia and regional partners maintain a high state of operational readiness through preparedness, coordination, and communication. Candidates for this position should possess a strong desire to work in a fast-paced, professional public safety environment, and a willingness to serve the public in the sixth-largest city in the nation.
To ensure the overall readiness of the City, the Logistics Coordinator will assist in ensuring that all OEM managed equipment, supplies, facilities, and vehicles remain in a constant state of operational readiness. This entails that all resources are used and maintained in accordance with the guidance of its funding source and that policies and procedures are developed, trained, and followed. Another component of the position will be to assist in facilitating intra-city resource sharing and coordination. Additionally, the individual will assist in the development and testing of a suite of plans to support city-wide logistics operations.
Successful candidates must be City residents within six months of hire and are required to serve as members of on-call field response teams with 24-hr response requirements during their rotation. OEM staff also periodically work during non-standard hours for extended periods, in austere field environments, and during activations of Philadelphia’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This may include nighttime, weekends, holidays, and during adverse weather. A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License is required within six months of hire.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the direction of the Logistics Program Manager, the Logistics Coordinator is responsible for a range of administrative and physical activities including, but not limited to, the following:
COMPETENCIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Licenses, Registrations, and Certification
Other requirements
Additional Information
TO APPLY: INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND WRITING SAMPLE (SHOWING YOUR ABILITY TO WRITE A POLICY OR REPORT-STYLE DOCUMENT).
Salary: $62,500
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*THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE A CITY OF PHILADELPHIA RESIDENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIRE
_PLEASE NOTE THAT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS REQUIRING ALL NEW EMPLOYEES TO PRESENT PROOF OF VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19. _
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